Rural areas feel the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic in a disproportionate way with greater challenges, including older populations, more health problems, economic disadvantages, and fewer and less sophisticated medical facilities, and more. Where I practice, West Alabama—the center of the stroke belt—exemplifies these characteristics. This area was underserved before the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Proves a Need for Health System Overhaul to Salvage the Future
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Managing Patients and Your Medical Practice During COVID-19
Coping with COVID-19 Life always seems to come at us fast. With the coronavirus pandemic, changes are occurring on a minute-by-minute basis. If we are not able to adapt, we will get left behind. Or worse. Managing patients and your medical practice during COVID-19 has been enormously challenging for everyone. Our patients look to us not only for their health care. They … [Read more...] about Managing Patients and Your Medical Practice During COVID-19
Bugs in the Spreadsheet?
Once you have seen your patients and managed your money, you’re then faced with the monthly meeting. For most practices, this includes a review of the financials. Unless you have an accounting degree, the spreadsheets often provide little truly actionable information. We must change this! Sadly, most of us spend a great deal of time reviewing productivity reports. When the … [Read more...] about Bugs in the Spreadsheet?
Medical Practice Cash Management
How to Manage the Cash in Your Practice Managing cash in your medical practice is a bit like driving on the interstate. Yes, there are certain rules designed to keep you safe—don’t drive 100 mph, don’t weave in and out of traffic— but assuming you aren’t being reckless, there is a broad range of acceptable practices that really are just dependent on what you are comfortable … [Read more...] about Medical Practice Cash Management
Case Study: NQ Felt She Was Best for the Job
NQ has been with the practice for 10 years and has always been a dependable employee. She works in billing and typically has limited interaction with the clinical staff. Occasionally, NQ had disagreements with the office administrator. When that office administrator retired, NQ let others know she wanted the position and believed she was the most qualified to fill it. When a … [Read more...] about Case Study: NQ Felt She Was Best for the Job