No one wants to think it can happen in their own practice, but it does. Employees steal. Not all employees, of course, not even most employees. But from time to time, someone feels it necessary to take advantage of their employer by giving themselves “a little extra.” Employees who steal may justify their actions by […]
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Ah, summer. Longer days, warmer weather, kids out of school, vacations and-for medical practices-schedules that can turn chaotic if steps are not taken in advance to keep things running smoothly. Ensure that your office schedule stays on track this summer using the following steps. Determine when providers will be away. Knowing when each provider in
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In an effort to reduce no-shows and ensure that provider schedules run smoothly, practices of all types-medical, dental, chiropractic and veterinary-routinely call patients a day or two ahead of their visits to remind them that they have an appointment. While this is effective, it’s also time-consuming. Recognizing that staff time is a valuable asset, some
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If a doctor is in practice long enough, he or she will most likely be named in a medical malpractice suit. Practitioners in certain high-risk specialties may be accused of wrongdoing several times over the course of their careers. The vast majority of malpractice suits are dismissed or settled out of court, and when payouts
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