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National Compliment Day
Friday, January 24th was National Compliment Day, which. . . wasn’t a real holiday, but a good excuse to say something nice to someone. In case you missed it, why not celebrate today, or make a point to incorporate more compliments into your practice and your personal life daily? Think about your team. The staff of individuals who support you…
The Power of an Hour
We are now in the third week of January which means 2025 is in full swing and there are no more holiday excuses allowed. . . well, other than today, Martin Luther King Day. If you are closed in observance of this great civil rights leader’s accomplishments and birthday (he would have been 96 on January 15th), I’ll give…
Only Compare Your Own Apples
I speak with doctors everyday who are concerned about the health of their practices. Sickeningly low reimbursement, increasing overhead costs, staff turnover, and heightened pressure on physicians to do more for less make every passing year feel a little more difficult to get ahead. Although it may seem this way, I want to make something clear. It…
Small Schedule Modifications that Have Big Impacts
First and foremost, Happy New Year! I hope that you enjoyed some time off after completing your December “to do” list (if you missed any, go back and search your email for weekly Pro Tips) and are ready to take a fresh approach in the new year, improving efficiency, production and peace of mind. This week I…
Sticking to the Rules and Extended Reporting Deadline
1. Make 2025 the year you stick to the rules (yours and CMS’). Start with Routine Foot Care (feel free to search the resource library for “Notice to Patients Regarding Routine Foot Care’ and ‘Surgical Scheduling Policy’). Next move onto your Financial Policies. Last week we sent one example and below is another involving deposits…
Take Out the Trash Before Christmas Break
With Christmas Eve on Tuesday and Christmas and the first night of Chanukah on Wednesday, this week may be a short one for you and your staff. With that in mind, I’ll keep this week’s “to do” simple. . . Clean out the fridge: Throw away the leftover takeout box that’s been in there since…
