Practice Management
These articles culled from recent issues of Podiatry Management magazine are focused upon podiatric practice management-from office management to staff issues, from coding/reimbursement to medical economics, from patient relations to multidisciplinary issues, from practice building to keeping up with the digital world. In short, this section is devoted to the "how-to's" of practice growth and prosperity.
[April 2024] Understanding Your Key Financial Statements These reports provide valuable practice information.
[April 2024] How to Measure Performance Management The truth is: employees can make or break a practice.
[April 2024] Problems Addressed During an E/M Encounter Appropriate documentation prevents audits and clawbacks.
[April 2024] The Healthcare Compliance Manager It’s one of the most important jobs in your practice.
[April 2024] The Twisted Plate It’s a simple but useful biomechanical model.
[March 2024] The Time to Start Succession Planning Is Now It’s never too early to develop an exit plan.
[March 2024] Becoming an Effective Leader of a Podiatric Practice Which leadership style(s) works best for you?
[March 2024] Healthcare Professions Merit Badge and Podiatric Medicine Update Our medical specialty is now more accurately depicted.
[March 2024] Future Star in Podiatric Medicine: Richard Bruno, DPM He exemplifies the concept of paying it forward.
[March 2024] Ask Any Chef Restaurants and practices both require a lot of “behind-the-scenes” cooperation.
[March 2024] Practical Chiropody: A Look Back We have come a long way from a century ago.
[March 2024] Patient No-Shows It’s a multifaceted challenge for modern physicians.
[March 2024] Taking Advantage of Health IT: Part 1 Here’s how to apply new technology, care collaboration, and telemedicine.
[February 2024] Financial Controls in the Healthcare Practice Use emotional intelligence to trust and verify.
[February 2024] Implementing Change in a Medical Practice Here are some strategies for success.
[February 2024] Are You Getting Your Message Across to Your Patients? If the answer is no, consider an alternative presentation style.
[February 2024] Your Podiatric Charts: Avoid the Pitfalls These common documentation mistakes can be costly.
[January 2024] Is It Time to Add a Provider to Your Busy Practice? Here are some factors to consider.
[January 2024] Be a Goldfish It’s healthier to just move on from mistakes (and negativity) rather than linger on them.
[January 2024] Podiatry Faces New Challenges in 2024 It’s up to you and your staff to find solutions.
[January 2024] Telemedicine: Physicians Would Be Prudent to Mitigate Liability Risk These tips will help keep you out of trouble.
[January 2024] Intentionality: Think, Prepare, Focus, and Reflect Try using this four-step process.
[November 2023] A 40-Year Retrospective Look how far we have advanced in four decades.
[November 2023] The Link Between Physician Stress, Burnout, and Disruptive Behaviors These steps can help you better adjust to practice pressures.
[November 2023] Toss Out the Term “Competency-Based” Replace it with “mastery-based” residency education.
[October 2023] Adopting a Policy Program When “anything goes” in a practice, you’re in for problems and confusion.