Medical Practice Trends https://medicalpracticetrends.com Management, Marketing, & Technology Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:14:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 noemr,ehr,emr,training,pqri,hipaa,hitech,electronic,medical,records,eprescribing,erx,emr,implementation,medical,practice,medical,practice,management,medical,practice,trendsMedical practice management,EMR implementation and training, technology and productivity for the workplaceMedical practice management strategies and solutionsPeter J Polack MDinfo@emedikon.comPeter J Polack MD The Biggest Mistakes Practices Make With New NPs and PAs, with Heather Healy [125] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/heather-healy-onboarding-nps-pas/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/heather-healy-onboarding-nps-pas/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:30:40 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7449 Heather Healy has over 20 years in clinical and executive nursing roles, serving as a Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Advanced Practice Providers and Consultant to the Arizona State Board of Nursing – her focus is on the professional advancement of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers through support with orientation, on-boarding, contracting, […]

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]]> Heather Healy has over 20 years in clinical and executive nursing roles, serving as a Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Advanced Practice Providers and Consultant to the Arizona State Board of Nursing – her focus is on the professional advancement of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers through support with orientation, on-boarding, contracting, compensation, compliance, and mentoring skills.

In this episode, we talk about some of the biggest mistakes that practices make when onboarding Advanced Practice Providers like PAs and NPs.

Heard in this episode:

Nursingpro.com

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/heather-healy-onboarding-nps-pas/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) Stop The War on PAs and NPs, with Brent Lacey, MD [124] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/stop-the-war-on-pas-and-nps-with-brent-lacey-md/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/stop-the-war-on-pas-and-nps-with-brent-lacey-md/#respond Thu, 14 May 2020 08:30:48 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/10-money-myths-physicians-believe-with-brent-lacey-md-copy/ Dr. Brent Lacey is a gastroenterologist with a passion for financial management and career coaching. He writes about personal finance and practice management at thescopeofpractice.com. In a recent article, he ignited a firestorm of debate surrounding the use of PAs and NPs in medicine. He joins me to clarify his opinions and offer some best […]

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]]> Dr. Brent Lacey is a gastroenterologist with a passion for financial management and career coaching. He writes about personal finance and practice management at thescopeofpractice.com.

In a recent article, he ignited a firestorm of debate surrounding the use of PAs and NPs in medicine.

He joins me to clarify his opinions and offer some best practices on integrating PAs and NPs to your practice.

Mentioned in this episode:

thescopeofpractice.com
FREE GIFT: The Ten Day Simple Clinic Makeover
Free Downloads (Including budget tool and others)

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/stop-the-war-on-pas-and-nps-with-brent-lacey-md/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) How Physicians Are Navigating COVID-19 with the founder of KevinMD.com, Kevin Pho, MD [123] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-physicians-are-navigating-covid-19-with-the-founder-of-kevinmd-com-kevin-pho-md-123/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-physicians-are-navigating-covid-19-with-the-founder-of-kevinmd-com-kevin-pho-md-123/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:30:59 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7443 Physicians are burned out and the debate rages on about when and how to open up the country. But there are a few bright spots we should keep our eye on according to Kevin Pho, MD. Few people have their pulse on the mood of physicians like Dr. Pho – the founder and editor-in-chief of […]

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]]> Physicians are burned out and the debate rages on about when and how to open up the country. But there are a few bright spots we should keep our eye on according to Kevin Pho, MD. Few people have their pulse on the mood of physicians like Dr. Pho – the founder and editor-in-chief of KevinMD.com.

KevinMD publishes multiple articles per day from doctors, patients, and other healthcare professionals; there’s plenty of wisdom, opinion, and real-life healthcare stories.

Discussed in this episode:

– Physician burnout in the age of COVID-19
– Strengthening the doctor-patient relationship using telehealth
– Social Media best practices for doctors
– How slashing red tape has lead to patient benefits

Links:
KevinMD.com

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-physicians-are-navigating-covid-19-with-the-founder-of-kevinmd-com-kevin-pho-md-123/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) Protect Your Practice: COVID-19 Legal Liability & Employment Law Advice from Attorney Terin Cremer [122] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/protect-your-practice-covid-19-legal-liability-employment-law-advice-from-attorney-terin-cremer/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/protect-your-practice-covid-19-legal-liability-employment-law-advice-from-attorney-terin-cremer/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:30:43 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7440 Terin Barbas Cremer is an Attorney in Tampa Florida focusing on Employment and Business law. Prior to starting her own firm, she was the Chief Human Resources Officer and Associate General Counsel of a national financial services company co-employing over 20,000 people. Now, she works with a variety of businesses, including medical practices, helping them […]

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]]> Terin Barbas Cremer is an Attorney in Tampa Florida focusing on Employment and Business law. Prior to starting her own firm, she was the Chief Human Resources Officer and Associate General Counsel of a national financial services company co-employing over 20,000 people. Now, she works with a variety of businesses, including medical practices, helping them navigate the liability and employment questions that have come up during the coronavirus pandemic.

Discussed in this episode:

  • Liability in the face of PPE shortages
  • Potential lawsuits from employees
  • How to limit your liability and reduce your chances of a lawsuit
  • Paid employee leave requirements of The Family First Coronavirus Response Act
  • Status of the Paycheck Protection Program

More from Terin Barbas-Cremer:

Barbar-Cremer – Employment and Business Law
Legal News Blog
Contact Terin (Mention MPT Podcast for a waived initial retainer and free consultation!)

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/protect-your-practice-covid-19-legal-liability-employment-law-advice-from-attorney-terin-cremer/feed/ 1 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) How to Improve Patient Experience Through Employee Engagement with Kristin Baird [121] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-to-improve-patient-experience-through-employee-engagement-with-kristin-baird/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-to-improve-patient-experience-through-employee-engagement-with-kristin-baird/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:30:44 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7437 Kristin Baird has over 30 years of experience in patient care, healthcare marketing, business development, and administration… she has a nursing degree and a master’s in Health Services Administration. Kristin has also written several books on healthcare leadership and service excellence. Now she’s the CEO of the Baird Group, a consulting group that specializes in […]

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]]> Kristin Baird has over 30 years of experience in patient care, healthcare marketing, business development, and administration… she has a nursing degree and a master’s in Health Services Administration.

Kristin has also written several books on healthcare leadership and service excellence. Now she’s the CEO of the Baird Group, a consulting group that specializes in customer service improvement and mystery shopping for healthcare organizations.

As heard on this episode:

http://baird-group.com/

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-to-improve-patient-experience-through-employee-engagement-with-kristin-baird/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) How Medical Practices Can Weather The COVID-19 Storm with Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, CEO at MGMA https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-medical-practices-can-weather-the-covid-19-storm-with-dr-halee-fischer-wright-ceo-at-mgma/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-medical-practices-can-weather-the-covid-19-storm-with-dr-halee-fischer-wright-ceo-at-mgma/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:30:49 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7434 Medical practices are under pressure like never before, and Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, CEO at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), who represents practices and groups that deliver more than half of the healthcare in America, discusses: The financial impact of COVID-19 on medical practices How practices are dealing with PPE shortages Pending stimulus legislation and the […]

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]]> Medical practices are under pressure like never before, and Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, CEO at the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), who represents practices and groups that deliver more than half of the healthcare in America, discusses:

  • The financial impact of COVID-19 on medical practices
  • How practices are dealing with PPE shortages
  • Pending stimulus legislation and the benefits for medical practices
  • Remote work in medical practices
  • Telehealth reimbursements
  • How MGMA is advocating for you

A value-packed episode for all practices!

Medicine is the most noble profession there is, and I think you're seeing that nobility play out across the country - @DrHalee / @MGMA
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As heard on this episode:

MGMA.com
MGMA COVID-19 Action Center
MGMA COVID-19 Resource Center
Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright on LinkedIn, Twitter

 

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/how-medical-practices-can-weather-the-covid-19-storm-with-dr-halee-fischer-wright-ceo-at-mgma/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) Coronavirus: Leadership Advice from Disaster Physician Dan Diamond, MD [119] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/coronavirus-leadership-advice-from-disaster-physician-dan-diamond-md-119/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/coronavirus-leadership-advice-from-disaster-physician-dan-diamond-md-119/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:30:14 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7431 Dr. Diamond is an expert in equipping teams as they navigate change and stress. (Stress?!? WHAT STRESS??) He’s also an international disaster physician. He was the Director of the Medical Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center following Hurricane Katrina and led first-in medical response teams to disasters like those in Haiti, The Philippines, […]

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]]> Dr. Diamond is an expert in equipping teams as they navigate change and stress. (Stress?!? WHAT STRESS??) He’s also an international disaster physician. He was the Director of the Medical Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center following Hurricane Katrina and led first-in medical response teams to disasters like those in Haiti, The Philippines, and Honduras.

We cover the importance of self-compassion, kindness, and vulnerability – and how you can make the biggest positive impact on your team’s culture.

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/coronavirus-leadership-advice-from-disaster-physician-dan-diamond-md-119/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) BONUS: Marketing Made Simple with J.J. Peterson, PhD – StoryBrand Chief of Teaching and Facilitation https://medicalpracticetrends.com/marketing-made-simple-with-j-j-peterson-phd-storybrand-chief-of-teaching-and-facilitation/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/marketing-made-simple-with-j-j-peterson-phd-storybrand-chief-of-teaching-and-facilitation/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:30:49 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7429 J.J. Peterson is the Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand, Co-Host of the Building a StoryBrand Podcast, and co-author of the new book out today: Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business. J.J. breaks down the successful StoryBrand formula and discusses the best ways to use it in your medical practice. […]

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]]> J.J. Peterson is the Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand, Co-Host of the Building a StoryBrand Podcast, and co-author of the new book out today: Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business.

J.J. breaks down the successful StoryBrand formula and discusses the best ways to use it in your medical practice.

As heard on this episode:

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/marketing-made-simple-with-j-j-peterson-phd-storybrand-chief-of-teaching-and-facilitation/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) 10 Money Myths Physicians Believe, with Brent Lacey, MD [118] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/10-money-myths-physicians-believe-with-brent-lacey-md/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/10-money-myths-physicians-believe-with-brent-lacey-md/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:30:46 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7427 Dr. Brent Lacey is a gastroenterologist with a passion for financial management and career coaching. He’s helped hundreds of clients pay off millions of dollars of debt, and he writes about personal finance and practice management at thescopeofpractice.com. In this podcast, Dr. Lacey talks through his popular financial presentation, 10 Money Myths Physicians Believe. As […]

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]]> Dr. Brent Lacey is a gastroenterologist with a passion for financial management and career coaching. He’s helped hundreds of clients pay off millions of dollars of debt, and he writes about personal finance and practice management at thescopeofpractice.com.

In this podcast, Dr. Lacey talks through his popular financial presentation, 10 Money Myths Physicians Believe.

As mentioned in this episode:

thescopeofpractice.com

Free Downloads (Including budget tool and others)

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/10-money-myths-physicians-believe-with-brent-lacey-md/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD) 4 Ways We Can Fix American Healthcare with Robert Pearl, MD (Bonus: Coronavirus @ SXSW) [117] https://medicalpracticetrends.com/4-ways-we-can-fix-american-healthcare-bonus-coronavirus-sxsw-117/ https://medicalpracticetrends.com/4-ways-we-can-fix-american-healthcare-bonus-coronavirus-sxsw-117/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:30:58 +0000 https://medicalpracticetrends.com/?p=7424 Dr. Robert Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest physician group. Now, he’s a Forbes contributor, and a professor at both the Stanford School of Medicine and Graduate School of Business, Co-Host of the Fixing Healthcare Podcast, he runs RobertPearlMD.com where you can find his latest musings, and author […]

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]]> Dr. Robert Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest physician group. Now, he’s a Forbes contributor, and a professor at both the Stanford School of Medicine and Graduate School of Business, Co-Host of the Fixing Healthcare Podcast, he runs RobertPearlMD.com where you can find his latest musings, and author of the best-selling book “Mistreated – why we think we’re getting good healthcare – and why we’re usually wrong”

We discuss 4 ways to fix American healthcare (Integration, Capitation, Technology, Leadership).  Dr. Pearl also weighs in on the Coronavirus, and its impact (warranted or otherwise) on major events like SXSW in Austin, where he’s scheduled to speak in just a couple weeks.

As heard on the show:

RobertPearlMD.com
Mistreated
Fixing Healthcare Podcast

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]]> https://medicalpracticetrends.com/4-ways-we-can-fix-american-healthcare-bonus-coronavirus-sxsw-117/feed/ 0 info@emedikon.com (Peter J Polack MD)