Archive for June, 2008
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Managing any type of office is a challenge – add patients and insurance companies to the mix, and the feat is even more difficult. When working in this type of environment, the little tasks are often pushed aside or forgotten. Unfortunately, these are the tasks that ultimately run your business: ...
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
The result of today's rising co-payments and deductibles is increased accounts-receivable for medical practices. Although the first priority is always treating patients, collecting payment for services keeps practices in business. Consequently, many doctors use collection agencies.
When considering a collection agency, ask for references; time-tested references are ideal. Try to determine ...
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
It's Men's Health Week, and who do we have to thank? Former Senator Bob Dole and former Congressman/current Governor Bill Richardson. They created the bill in 1994 to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This year it's June ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
It’s the feeling of unease that makes me the most nervous. This morning I read another article in the newspaper about the state of our economy and, to say the least, it was not optimistic.The housing market is declining, the unemployment rate is increasing, and budgets are getting tighter.
Many companies ...
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008
June 1st marked the beginning of National Headache Awareness Week. So, if you weren't aware of your headaches before, this is your window of opportunity.
Actually, it's mostly about stress. The National Headache Foundation says stress is the most common cause of headaches. Not a surprise. Stress creates muscle tension, which ...
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Do you ever wonder what your patients do in the reception room? Most patients ask themselves, "When will they call my name?" Whether a patient comes in early or the doctor is running behind, it's inevitable that patients will be in the reception room for an extended length of time.
So, ...
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