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- EMR’s – Amazing Charts - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Barbara PhillipsThere are a multitude of Electronic Medical Records/Electronic Health Records software available on the market today. Some are free and others can cost literally tens of thousands of dollars. I cannot give comment on many of them, however, I can tell you about the one I use. (If you have a ...
Views: 812 - Avoiding Potential Legal Issues - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Barbara PhillipsAll health care professionals including advanced practice clinicians (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) want to prevent any potential legal actions related to the excellent care they provide. Let me first start off by saying, I am not an attorney and I don’t play one in real life, ...
Views: 793 - Get Rid Of Your Waiting Room - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Barbara PhillipsNurse Practitioners and other clinicians can no longer continue business as usual. Our patients (clients, customers) deserve and expect much more. Gone are the days when a white coat gives one cart blanche to treat patients and staff indifferently behind the ruse of being busy. There is no ...
Views: 904 - Business Ideas: Urinary Incontinence Practice - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Barbara PhillipsI am frequently asked "what kind of business can I have"? While there are several forms of business, most NPs and PAs choose a clinical practice. And while most chose primary care, more are choosing a niche or specialty practice. One such niche is urinary incontinence (UI) care. A continence ...
Views: 1363 - Preparing Your Business for Your Absence - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsLike many of you, I am the solo provider in my office. So when I am away, there are several things I need to take care of. Here are some things for you to think about when you are away for vacation, illness, continuing education or what-have you. 1. Let your patients know of your plans ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Business Tip: 7 Steps to Getting It Done - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsMost entrepreneurs, if they are honest, will admit they have too much to do and things sometimes get lost in the shuffle. You are wearing at least half-a-dozen hats at any given moment. There are many systems out there to help you get it done, but let's look at just 7 steps you can take without ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - The Face of Your Business - The Front Desk - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsThe front desk and your receptionist can make or break your practice. Here are some tips to keep the face of your practice professional, yet refreshing and friendly. 1. Decide the atmosphere that you want in the front office. Do you want it calm and friendly, clinical and professional, or ...
Views: 1253(3 votes) - You Did Insure it Didn't You? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsShortly after we opened our office, there was a mishap. The floor above us flooded one night. The next morning, a portion of the ceiling was laying on the exam table and our exam room laptops were sitting in water. That incident brought home quickly that our business insurance was well worth the ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Business Tip: Before You Market - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsSome Questions to ask yourself before your begin your marketing. Most businesses open up and assume people will come. This is especially true of health care practices. After all, everyone needs health care services. But don't fool yourself. Just because your shingle is up, it does not mean ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - A Website for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsMore and more a website is becoming essential for any practice. The big question is how do you get one. While it is possible to go out and hire someone to build you a website, it's also possible to design and create a website for those of you who want to do it yourself. Website planning is the ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Business Tip: Income Goals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsCome January 1st, most people start thinking about their goals for the coming year. Goals are a big deal however... and I think waiting until the end of December or into January is a bit late to get started. Now is the time to really starting thinking about and writing down your personal and ...
Views: 1057(3 votes) - Business Tip - Random Tips & Pearls for your Business - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsMarketing: Getting the word out. Not all practices and businesses have flyers and brochures. I recently met with an NP who uses Vista Prints for business cards, post cards and brochures. Her office even had a double sided sign in the window that she received for free from Vista Prints. ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Business Tip: Building Your Cash Reserves - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsCertainly you have heard from financial experts that you should have a three month cash reserves at all times. The premise behind this is to protect you should you get sick, loose or job or have unexpected expenses crop up. This is even more important for your business. In fact, three months ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Taking Care of the Provider & the Business Owner - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsMany of us are at work all day, taking care of everyone and everything else. Many business owners are also hard at work all evening and each weekend getting caught up on billing, policies & procedures, marketing or just finishing the day's paperwork. Practice owners are entirely aware that ...
Views: 870(3 votes) - Attracting New Clients to Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsA question that comes up frequently is about attracting new clients. This is especially true for the business that is just starting up. Most of us don't have thousands of dollars just sitting around to use for marketing. But there are several ways in which you can find those first few ...
Views: 944(4 votes) - Want to improve? Ask your clients - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsIf you're in business, chances are you looking for ways to improve your service, as well as market your business. One of the best marketing tools available is word-of-mouth. Truly nothing else beats it. We are all looking for proof from someone else. As a business owner, we want to know ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Practice Owners Need to Know the Cost-Per-Patient - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Barbara PhillipsNurse Practitioner business owners need to understand the cost of doing business, especially in terms of reimbursement in order to assess the viability of their practice. One of those metrics is determining what it cost the practice to see each patient. It is vital for you to know this ...
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