Mitigating Risk

Mitigating risk as the pandemic persists

Written by: Robin Ntoh with Physicians Practice on December 15, 2020– Tactics to consider as you contemplate emerging risks and refine your COVID-19 response. As COVID-19 cases rise around the United States, the welcomed uptick in appointment volume that many physician practices experienced in August and September is in danger of evaporating. At this point, all we know for…

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Physician Burn Out

Overcoming physician burnout in the midst of a global pandemic

Written by: Lisa Grabl with Physicians Practice on December 14, 2020– Addressing burnout is crucial to your long-term happiness and success as a physician. Physician burnout was a problem before COVID-19 appeared, and the pandemic has only increased the levels of burnout among all of our healthcare providers. During a recent webinar with Locumstory.com, Dike Drummond, The Happy MD,…

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Is now the time to start your own dental practice?

Is now the time to start your own dental practice?

Written by: Tyler DeStefano with DentistryIQ on March 8, 2019– Taking the big step of buying your own dental practice can be daunting. But if that’s your goal, you should start looking for a practice now. The idea of owning and running a business can be daunting. You are not only a dental provider, you are also a business…

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Medical Practice

Written by: Teresa Iafolla with eVisit on January 28, 2016– So you’re launching your own practice—and probably feeling a little intimidated, right? As you’re getting started, you’re likely to run into some key decisions that could impact your eventual success. How do you avoid those common mistakes that could work against your medical practice? We’ve gathered together a list of…

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Covid Dental Med

How 4 practices are creatively mitigating COVID-19 risk and gaining patients in the process

Written by: Justin Bosco with Dentistry iQ on October 26, 2020– Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year, dental practices have had to quickly adapt to new infection control policies and new expectations from patients. While most dentists and patients alike are adjusting to the “next normal,” some practices have also found innovative and creative ways to…

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Eight ways to keep your dental practice safer during COVID-19 crisis

Written by: CURADEN with Dental Tribune on March 30, 2020– KRIENS, Switzerland: During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the dental profession forms one of the most threatened groups. Close contact with patients, exposure to bodily fluids and the handling of sharp instruments all increase the risk of infection. So what can you do to keep yourself,…

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COVID Protection

How to Stay Safe When You Return to Practice

Written by: Denise M. Claiborne, PhD, RDH and Muge Akpinar-Elci, MD, MPH with Dimensions of Dental Hygiene on 4/2/2020– The COVID-19 emerging global crisis will reshape the dental environment and how oral health professionals prepare for patient treatment. Occupational safety and health must be at the forefront of dental facilities during all forms of patient care. Because COVID-19…

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Patient Engagement: Making an Emotional Connection

Written by: Bob Levoy with Physicians Practice— Establishing an emotional connection with patients will differentiate your practice in ways that will be profoundly meaningful and appreciated by your patients. Patient satisfaction doesn’t guarantee patient loyalty. On the contrary, satisfied patients frequently change doctors because of insurance coverage, convenience, and long wait times among numerous other…

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A QUICK WAY TO CONNECT WITH PATIENTS

Written by: Steve Vargo with IDOC— The longer I study what makes some doctors more influential with patients than others, the more I appreciate the ability of some to build strong connections with the patients they serve. In a fast-paced healthcare environment where some doctors and their staff are seeing patients at a rapid pace,…

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