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Pros and Cons of Hiring MDAs
Every day, physicians face new challenges that result from the evolving medical industry. Many have turned to outsourced services such as medical distant assistants (MDAs) to help their practices deal with these changes. Before you jump on board, get to know the pros and cons of hiring MDAs. The Good 1. Lowered costs Running a…
Read MoreEstablishing a Safe Distant Workplace for Your MDA
Some medical practices have begun to outsource services and hire distant employees. As a result, the need to establish systems to accommodate remote workers has grown even more important. When you hire your own medical distant assistant (MDA), how do you create a safe distant workplace for them? Identify and manage occupational hazards Medical practice…
Read MoreSigns Your Medical Practice Is in Trouble
Medical practices require effective systems and processes to manage and maintain. Any kinks that are not straightened out could result in burnout, patient dissatisfaction or worse, folding. Here are some signs your practice is in trouble and what you can do to avoid going under. Sign #1: Workflows are all over the place Your workflows…
Read MoreCommon Outsourcing Questions by Physicians
To the knowledgeable, outsourcing is the next big step towards better, value-driven healthcare. However, a substantial portion of medical professionals is not ready to start their own practice, much less subscribe to the trend of outsourcing. Such reservations stem from a lack of understanding, so we offer our own takes on some common outsourcing questions…
Read MoreTop Reasons Why Physicians Outsource
Medical practices, like podiatry, have been struggling to keep up with the never-ending changes geared toward digital healthcare. Imposed use of electronic health records and increasing insurance verification requirements slow them down. These pain points barely skim the surface of the many reasons why physicians outsource. Outsourcing as a Cost-Cutting Tool The 2016 Deloitte Global…
Read More5 Medical Distant Assistant Interview Questions
You finally received the resumes of your medical distant assistant candidates. They have the skills you look for in a future member of your team so it should be easy to move on with the next step of the selection process, right? If you sit on the fence, then here are some medical distant assistant…
Read MoreEssential Skills to Look for in Medical Distant Assistants
Searching for the perfect fit for a job entails some very important considerations. Even greater care is required when dealing with distant positions in medical practices. Knowing the essential skills to look for in medical distant assistants will help ensure you hire highly-qualified individuals. Excellent Communication Skills Any working relationship requires effective communication between colleagues.…
Read MoreGeneral Medical Distant Assistants versus Virtual Medical Scribes: Spot the Difference
Medical professionals find medical assistants and scribes familiar. However, with technological advancements came the new breed of medical paraprofessionals who get to work remotely. In this blog, we compare general medical distant assistants versus virtual medical scribes. A Briefer on Remote Workers Bottleneck Medical Distant Services (BMDS) sprang from the business outsourcing agency Bottleneck Distant…
Read MoreOptimal IT Components for Medical Distant Assistants
New technologies continue to emerge in healthcare. Hiring remote workers is one such trend that can improve your practice. In order to fully embrace it, you first need to learn about the optimal IT components for medical distant assistants. Both healthcare providers and consumers find emerging technology promising according to a study in the Journal…
Read MoreReasons to Use Zoom for Medical Distant Assistants
Technological advancements in healthcare can be daunting but telecommunication has slowly become part of the day-to-day operations of some organizations. Take for example a Phoenix-based hospital that has utilized Zoom to expedite their systems and processes. With its proven functionality and integrity, you would want to explore the possibility of applying Zoom for medical distant…
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