What’s all this talk about having a good “culture” in your practice to attract great candidates for staff these days. You’re supposed to put it in your job ads and talk about it with applicants. But what is it really? Culture is a squishy term – it has many different connotations. Some think of it […]
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When it comes to running a healthcare practice, keeping the front door wide open is only half the battle. You’ve got your state-of-the-art website, a killer referral program, and you’ve perfected that warm, welcoming front-desk greeting … and so your new patient numbers are working for you. But what about the metaphorical back door? Did
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The hottest topic in most practices these days is hiring staff. Practice owners are usually hoping to find a unicorn to add to their team. The term “unicorn” is often used to describe highly skilled, sought-after candidates who bring a unique blend of qualities to a practice. The second biggest dilemma after hunting for and
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Owning and running a practice can be very challenging at times, with often weighty decisions to be made and lofty goals that may seem out of reach. At such times, the people around us can have an influence on what we do and how far we go. The answer to the question, “Can you fly
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In an era marred by an invisible war – where tales of fear, scarcity and uncertainty are a routine occurrence – it’s not surprising that a pervasive sense of tiredness has infiltrated our daily lives and practices. How do we transform life’s chaos into a clear path forward – gaining the strength to rise above
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For private healthcare practice owners, “life is a jungle sometimes” rings particularly true. Maybe not as extreme as Jurassic Park, …but close some days. As a professional, you probably did not anticipate the amount of business acumen and skills you would need to have to run a fabulous practice and meet all your goals, financial
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Some things need to change. Sometimes it will be a surprise what those things are. Here is a little story to set the stage: The Pot Roast Ends A young woman was preparing a pot roast for dinner, following a recipe that she had learned from her mother. She cut off the ends of the
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As a practice owner in Canada, you might be wondering how to manage vacations for your team. Here are some answers and tips on how to create and implement vacation policies for your staff. Vacation Time and Pay Vacation time and pay are the period and the amount of money that you must provide to
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Running a healthcare practice efficiently while providing patient-centered care is a delicate balancing act. Here are some tips to help you achieve that perfect balance. 1. Effective Scheduling Start with a well-organized appointment schedule. Ensure that each appointment has an appropriate amount of time allocated based on the type of procedure or treatment needed. The
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As the warm days of summer come to an end, it’s time for healthcare professionals to trade in their sandals for scrubs and get back to the hustle and bustle of their practices. Much like students heading back to school in the fall, returning to full production in your healthcare practice can be both a
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In the beginning, embarking on a journey as a healthcare professional is often marked by an undeniable sense of excitement, a profound desire to make a difference, and the promise of idealist outcomes for your patients. The path is illuminated by the optimism of helping others, providing excellent care, and positively impacting lives. However, as
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In today’s vast online landscape, getting a new patient to find and choose you on Google or other search engines like Yahoo, Bing, and YouTube can be quite a challenge. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can help them find you. What’s the Buzz About SEO? Think of SEO like a special compass that
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