Posts Tagged ‘Practice Management’
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 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…
Read MoreTips Before Hiring Your Medical Distant Assistant
Depending on your recruitment process, a new staff member can cost up to $20,000. Expenses cover not only their wages but also the physical and human resources required to bring on an additional team member. Unlike in-house staff, it is much more affordable when hiring medical distant assistants (MDA). They will not take up physical…
Read MoreSystems Failure Equals Death: Why Systems and Processes in Your Practice Matter
Several organ systems comprise the human body. Altogether, they drive the many physiological processes that keep the body running. Much like our own bodies, medical practices need functional systems and processes to exist and thrive. Medical practice management does not differ from managing a business. In order to succeed, physicians must keep their practice’s cogs…
Read MoreHanging Out Your Shingle Scares You: Practice Preparedness Shows Why
Practice preparedness determines the first few choices physicians make out of medical school. Epocrates’ 8th Annual Future Physicians of America Survey in 2013 revealed that 69% out of more than 1,000 medical students would choose to work in a group practice or hospital upon graduation. Respondents reported four reasons for this active choice to steer…
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