The Office
News
Don’t keep your patients waiting
Everyone works at a different pace. Determine the number of patients you can comfortably see in an hour, and book only that number.
Opinion
Pay an annual visit to your office
When did you last take a good look at your waiting room?
News
No-shows
The most common reason for missed appointments, however, according to multiple studies, is that patients simply forget that they have one.
Opinion
More practice merger options
When joining any group, read the agreement carefully for any clauses that might infringe on your clinical judgment.
Opinion
Merging small practices
A little planning and negotiation can prevent a lot of grief, regret, and legal expenses in the future.
Opinion
Selling your practice
My previous column...
Opinion
Practice valuation
Too often, physicians are not receiving a fair return on the equity they have worked so hard to build over several decades.
Opinion
Should you dismiss that patient?
Contrary to what seems to be the popular opinion, there are no statutory laws that I am aware of that directly apply to patient dismissal, beyond...
Opinion
Closing your practice
A paucity of good employees is just one of many reasons given by physicians who have decided to close up shop.
Opinion
COVID-19: Can doctors refuse to see unvaccinated patients?
In the end, every private practitioner will have to make his or her own decision on this question.
Opinion
Finding employees during a pandemic
I have had job listings for both front- and back-office positions posted on all the major job boards and other employment portals for months.