As the volume of medical information online continues to grow, this translates to patients becoming more reliant on online searches to find health information and healthcare providers. This is part of the more significant shift from health care being a purely provider-driven system to becoming...
Improving efficiency is core to operating a successful, profitable medical practice. The right processes must also be in place to ensure there is error-free operating supporting to accommodate the growth of patient numbers. Achieving smooth and efficient operations empowers practitioners to give greater attention where it is...
2019 will bring great opportunity for clinics focused equally on best in class productivity and client experience. The growing accessibility of data allows healthcare professionals to improve productivity and create more personalised and positive experiences for patients; however, the changing healthcare landscape also poses several challenges. For...
The costs of being a healthcare provider are on the rise, and when you combine that with higher demand from patients for a more personalised, affordable service and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to run a financially viable organisation. As such, clinics and physicians must look for...
So, you are thinking about starting your private practice, but you want to balance it out with other responsibilities as well. Alternatively, your medical practice has grown considerably; you have some support staff who need leadership, as well as external consultants who need data to provide...
Have you ever wondered why healthcare marketing targets mainly women and families? Therefore, many practices are missing out on attracting more male patients. What would be the advantage for a practice to adopt a marketing message to change the norm of men avoiding healthcare? What if there...
Demographics always play a vital role in deciding on some of the critical factors of your business. When setting up your practice, you need to leverage the data from demographics to make strategic decisions. Of course – a good rule of thumb is to find out...
With medical practices facing usual business challenges – and lagging 20 years behind other businesses in using Lean Six Sigma to drive profits, there is no better time to adopt Lean Six Sigma for the Medical Practice and improve profitability by improving processes. Lean Six Sigma principles,...
Managing your private practice can be a smooth experience if you hire a ‘competent’ manager. As with anything senior role, during the quiet times leading, and managing a well-run practice is a breeze. However, it is during times of high patient volume, and the introduction of new...
As the owner of a medical practice, you must remain aware of the different risks that you are exposed to. While it is common for businesses to face a certain amount of risk at all times, in health care, you must be vigilant. The nature of...