Because many of your practice expenses are fixed, seeing 1-2 additional patients each day can have a huge impact on the bottom line. A few open slots on the schedule or a couple of no-shows each day may make the difference between a good month and a bad one. Here are five ways to help […]
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How many discount coupons, promo codes, sales or other special deals do you take advantage of in the average week? If you’re like most consumers, probably quite a few. Supermarkets have savings cards, department stores and large retail chains almost always have several coupons in circulation, online retailers tempt us with free shipping, and even
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When budgets are tight, paying for staff to attend out-of-town practice management workshops and association meetings might not be possible, but that does not mean staff development and education should fall by the wayside entirely. There are a number of low-cost and even no-cost ways to help your employees continue to learn and grow, several
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Everyone has a favorite partner: Batman & Robin. Stapler & Staples. Lucy & Ethel. We asked our Facebook fans to tell us the office object or person that is the peaches to your cream, and boy did we receive some outstanding responses! It’s clear who and what you guys most rely on in your office
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Are you feeling worn down and drained from your time in the office? That daily grind does more than exhaust your mental resources. It may also subject you to serious physical strain or hazardous conditions that are made more dangerous by the fact that you don’t realize them. Here are some hidden dangers to watch
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The concept of the morning huddle has been around in medical and dental office circles for years. Practices that engage in this daily ritual, which is essentially a short, standup staff meeting with a focused agenda, say that it improves office function on a daily basis and boosts morale. If you’ve not yet tried out
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Promoting your practice to attract new patients is (or should be) part of your ongoing business plan. Advertising in the yellow pages or local newspaper, having an up-to-date and user-friendly website, and offering educational seminars are all good ways to make patients aware of the services you provide. That said, the most effective and least
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The economy is reportedly beginning to turn around, albeit slowly, which is good news. But we’re not out of the woods yet and your practice may be feeling the pinch as patients struggle to pay you. Certainly, they value your services and want to keep their accounts current, but buying food and paying utility bills
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Patients pay dearly for the care they receive, either out-of-pocket or in the form of ever-increasing insurance premiums, and they have high expectations when it comes to both quality care and customer service. It’s difficult for most patients to accurately assess clinical quality, but you can be sure they’re able to spot good (and bad)
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Have you ever Googled your practice? If you haven’t, you should. The Dieringer Research Group released a study that revealed 40 percent of Internet users in the US changed their opinions of brands due to information they gathered online. Knowing this statistic, it’s time to take action. First, if you have a practice Web site,
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