The prior authorizations game is no game at all. Our patient’s well-being is at stake, and so is our own. The stress and frustration associated with prior authorizations contributes to burnout for physicians, nurses, and other staff members. It is easy to be overwhelmed by the magnitude of effort required to obtain approval for certain tests. This should in no way deter us from … [Read more...] about Prior Authorizations Need Priority Solutions
Growing the Practice
Preventing Fistful of Dollars Embezzlements
Lucrative embezzlement schemes perpetrated by individuals trained in the management of your books are very real threats. This is not just the stuff of crime novels. The term white-collar crime makes it sound so clean and victimless. The opposite is true. This is a crime that can ruin practices and lives. As you work harder to dig out from the hole, the stress associated with a … [Read more...] about Preventing Fistful of Dollars Embezzlements
Prevent Embezzlement by Sweating the Small Stuff
There are more ways to separate you from your money than you can imagine. Novel embezzlement strategies occur but are likely rare. Much more frequently, a trusted staff member will resort to one of the tried and true methods. These approaches can be countered. Even novel or complex schemes can be slowed. Understanding the common approaches to embezzlement helps guide your … [Read more...] about Prevent Embezzlement by Sweating the Small Stuff
The Dollars and Sense of Preventing Embezzlement
Petty Theft Can Hurt Too Embezzlement opportunities are certainly not limited to the theft of items, both large and small. The word embezzlement makes most of us think of money— where the bigger risks lie. Simple petty cash theft and complex financial schemes take their toll. Embezzlement robs your practice (you) of its (your) hard-earned profits. In the more egregious … [Read more...] about The Dollars and Sense of Preventing Embezzlement
Nursing Recruitment Strategies
The process of nurse recruitment is laborious and can be time consuming, much like physician recruitment. You may need a nurse right now, but it is important to avoid just getting somebody to cover. If you need to fill a gap, make sure there is adequate oversight and training. Always keep in mind that you are not just trying to replace a cog in the machine. You frequently … [Read more...] about Nursing Recruitment Strategies