http://www.pnc.com/healthcare en-us Copyright 2011 PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Informative Industry Podcasts PNC Bank PNC Bank is a highly diversified and growing financial services organization spanning the retail, business and corporate markets. PNC Bank's healthcare podcasts help keep you current on industry developments, and provide informative banking commentary for healthcare institutions. PNC Bank is a highly diversified and growing financial services organization spanning the retail, business and corporate markets. PNC Bank's healthcare podcasts help keep you current on industry developments, and provide informative banking commentary for healthcare institutions. David Gallello david.gallello@mcmurry.com clean PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Meeting with your banker is an important step when planning the future growth of your practice. In this podcast PNC offers insight on keys topics to prepare to cover. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_Podcast_1_Planning.mp3 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 3:38 clean hc, healthcare, banking, growth, practice PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Bringing new patients into your practice should be an ongoing activity. In this podcast, we’ll offer some marketing tips to help small practices get the word out, without breaking the bank. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HCPodcast2Marketing.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 3:41 clean hc, healthcare, banking, growth, practice, marketing, strategy PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare If you’re thinking about starting or expanding your practice, funding will be one of your first concerns. As a practice owner, you may be tempted to turn to friends and family for loans. In this podcast, we’ll tell you about some of the better borrowing options out there. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HCPodcast3Funding.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 4:09 clean hc, healthcare, banking, growth, practice, funding, lending, lenders PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare In the first podcast of this two-part series, we'll provide information about maximizing your purchasing power and mitigating your risks when you buy an existing practice. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_BuyingAndSellingBizPart1.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 5:54 clean hc, healthcare, banking, practice, funding, lending, lenders, sell, buy, selling, buying, purchasing, medical PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare In the second podcast in this two-part series, we'll provide information about finding the value of your practice and planning to sell before the sale is imminent. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_BuyingAndSellingBizPart2.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 5:26 clean hc, healthcare, banking, practice, funding, lending, lenders, sell, buy, selling, buying, purchasing, medical PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare In the first podcast of this two-part series, we'll provide information about maximizing your purchasing power and mitigating your risks when you buy an existing practice. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/De_BuyingAndSellingBizPart1.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 5:53 clean hc, healthcare, banking, practice, funding, lending, lenders, sell, buy, selling, buying, purchasing, dental PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare In the second podcast in this two-part series, we'll provide information about finding the value of your practice and planning to sell before the sale is imminent. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/De_BuyingAndSellingBizPart2.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 5:27 clean hc, healthcare, banking, practice, funding, lending, lenders, sell, buy, selling, buying, purchasing, dental PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare If the word “taxes” immediately calls to mind April, fast-forward your calendar by a few months and take a closer look at your tax picture before the end of the year. This podcast offers ways to get your finances in shape ahead of the deadline. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_Year-EndTaxPlanning.mp3 Fri, 5 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 4:28 clean PNC, Health Care, Healthcare, Doctor, Dentist, Physician, Small business, Taxes, Planning, Retirement, Savings, Banking, Cash flow, Invest, Equipment, Purchase, Conference, Gifts, Bill, 2012, 2013 PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Since the financial crisis, though, banks are increasing their diligence and vigilance in underwriting loans. This means that even small practices may need to step up their financial reporting and oversight. The following podcast may help point you toward an approval. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_IncreaseChanceofCreditApproval.mp3 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 6:15 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Practice, Cash flow, Liquidity, Credit, Approval, Accounts receivable, A/R, Lender, Loan, Value, Taxes, Tax return, Forecasting, Projections, Revenue, Client, Patient, Accountant, Efficiency, Best practices, Finance, Checks, Health Care, Healthcare, Doctor, Dentist, Physician, Small business PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare However solid and secure they seem, paper checks in fact contain enough coded information for a motivated thief to find a way into your bank account and start pilfering. Online banking transactions are safer, faster and more efficient. The following podcast explains how online banking can benefit your practice. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/TheNewBreakthruOnlineBanking.mp3 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 5:47 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Practice, Cash flow, Liquidity, Transactions, Security, Fraud, Prevention, Efficient, Time, Bills, Billing, Staff, Deposit, Remote, Processing, Accounts receivable, A/R, Online banking, Client, Patient, Accountant, Efficiency, Best practices, Finance, Checks, Health Care, Healthcare, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Physician, Small business PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare When you join a new practice, your function may seem self-evident. You’re coming on board to see patients and share the caseload. But do you really know what’s expected of you? Every practice is different, and the fewer surprises you encounter, the greater your chances of finding a happy fit. This podcast shares strategies to help facilitate a smooth transition. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_TransitionIntoNewPractice.mp3 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT 5:50 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Physician, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Practice, New, Transition, Strategies, Staff, Relationships, Office, Experience, Professional, Job, Switch, Client, Patient, Best practices, Health Care, Healthcare PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Knowing what your practice is worth is an essential resource for estate planning and making business decisions. And when you start to think about selling your practice, having regular valuations that you’ve updated over the years will give a prospective buyer that much more confidence that you’re asking a fair price. This podcast reviews the three practice-valuation methods. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/BenefitsOfProfPracticeValuation.mp3 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT 5:09 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Physician, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Practice, Valuation, Strategies, Asset-based, Approach, Method, Market, Income, Retire, Executives, Value, Appraisal, Office, Professional, Client, Own, Sell, Buy, Purchase, Best practices, Health Care, Healthcare PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Thinking about retirement is no longer a future event for many Americans; most of us recognize the need for careful planning throughout our working years. This planning often entails saving and investing with the goals of meeting cash flow needs in retirement, preserving capital and managing risk. This podcast reviews the threats you're up against. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/FiveChallengesOvercomeAchieveRtrmntGoals.mp3 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT 5:52 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Physician, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Practice, Patient, Retirement, Save, Invest, Strategies, Retire, Planning, Cash flow, Capital, Market, Risk, Management, Asset, Allocation, Interest, Rate, Inflation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Healthcare PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Patient payments are the lifeblood of your practice, and they can be a challenge to collect. Whether it’s the copayment, the deductible or the insurance payments, breakdowns often crop up in the payment process. The good news is most practices can improve their payment processes. Here’s how. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_ImprovingPatientPayments.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 5:56 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Treasury Management, Challenge, Cornell University, Communication, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, Payroll, Payment, Checks, Credit card, Technology, Solutions, Outsourcing, Insurance, Copay, Deductible, Patient, Sales, Doctor, Dentist, Physician, Nurse, Health care, Practice, Patient, Best practices, PNC Healthcare Business Banker PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare When your practice has a banner quarter or year resulting in a significant profit, congratulate yourself but don’t rest on your laurels. An occasional bounty is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your practice’s financial underpinnings for years to come. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_HowToHandleABounty.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 6:28 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Physician, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Practice, Patient, Retirement, Save, Invest, Investment, Contingency, Operational, Accounts, Cash Flow, Interest, Checking, Capital, Liability, Strategies, Retire, Planning, Cash flow, Capital, Spend, Bounty, Profit, Cash, Entrepreneur Magazine, Money Market Fund, Management, Asset, Allocation, Interest, Rate, Health Care, Healthcare PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Your practice, like any business, spends money to make money. But how and where you do so involves numerous tactical decisions that can easily slip your notice. Even if you work with a bookkeeper and an accountant, periodically checking your financials will give you a better sense of how your practice is spending its money. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_GetAHandleOnCommonExpenses.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT 5:42 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Physician, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Practice, Patient, Retirement, Save, Invest, Investment, Insurance, Expenses, Tenant, Office, Space, Payroll, P and L statement, Comparison shopping, Compare, IT, Software, Broker, Cash Flow, Strategies, Capital, Spend, Cash, Entrepreneur Magazine, Medscape, Management, Interest, Rate, Health Care, Healthcare PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Cash is the lifeblood of any business, and healthcare practices are no exception. Forecasting your cash inflows and outflows can help you foresee potential shortfalls and give you enough time to put a solution in place. This podcast explains how to create a cash-flow projection and use it effectively. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_EaseFinancialPressurePoints.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT 5:56 clean PNC, Banking, Small business, Physician, Dental, Doctor, Dentist, Practice, Patient, Financial, Projection, Outflows, Inflows, Term loan, Financing, Credit limit, Medical Economics magazine, Billing, Expenses, Bills, Small Business Association, Revenue, Accounts, Cash Flow, Strategies, Planning, Capital, Cash, Inc. Magazine, Health Care, Healthcare, Winmark Business Solutions PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare When you spend so much time taking care of your patients, it can be challenging to be asked to attend to additional concerns. This podcast offers tips on how to handle time-consuming office tasks and maximize your efficiency. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/7WaysToBeMoreProductive.mp3 Tue, 4 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT 5:47 clean Healthcare, Practice, Efficiency, Time, Staff, Tasks, Assistants, Procedures, Administrative, Instructions, Schedules, Education, Billing, Lateness, Appointments, Assignments, Consistent, Predictable, Supplies, Best practices PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare You know how important it is to hire the right team members, but how do you find them? This podcast offers tips on writing a job description that works. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/The_Art_of_the_Job_Listing.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT 5:31 clean PNC, Healthcare, Practice, Position, Job listing, Job description, Description, Office staff, Employee, Hire, Worker, Candidate, Responsibilities, Duties, Requirements, Administrative assistant, Expertise, Experience PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare As a healthcare professional, you know every minute saved will ease your stress and improve your practice. This podcast offers ideas to help your office run more smoothly. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/4WaysToImproveYourOfficeEfficiency.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT 5:49 clean PNC, Healthcare, Practice, Efficiency, Routines, Schedules, Responsibilities, Duties, Time, Productive, Tasks, Office staff, Employee PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Running a healthcare practice calls on not just your medical skills but also your leadership abilities. This podcast offers tips on strengthening your leadership skills. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/8_Ways_to_Improve_Your_Leadership_Skills.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT 5:33 clean Healthcare, Practice, Leader, Manager, Leadership, Passion, Creativity, Communicate, Honesty, Office staff, Employee PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Building a successful partnership takes dedication and long-term commitment. According to the CMO Council, up to 60% of strategic business partnerships fail, and untangling yourself from a broken partnership can be messy. While there are no guarantees a partnership will work, considering the following basic questions in advance may help you decide whether it makes sense to move ahead. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/HC_ThePowerofPartnership.mp3 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT 5:45 clean Patient, Partner, Partnership, CMO Council, Business partnership, Healthcare partnership, Strategy, Business, Doctor, Money, Income, Exit strategy, Physician, Physician practice, Dental, Dental practice, Dentist, Healthcare, PNC Bank, Business Insights PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Doctors and dentists may put off the switch from paper to electronic health records for plenty of reasons: Change is hard, the office is busy, staff is resistant. But the medical world is moving inexorably to electronic health records, known as EHR. It’s not really a question of if you’ll make the change, but when. This podcast shares the reasons EHR can benefit your practice, from containing overall costs to providing better care. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/BI_HCDN_WhyWaitToGoDigital_CC.mp4 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT 6:26 clean PNC, Banking, Healthcare, Doctors, Dentists, Medical Practice, Electronic Health Records, EHR, Personal Health Record, PHR, Prescription Accuracy, Clinicians, Patients, Providers, Contain Costs, Medical Records, Digital Records, Go Digital, National Center for Health Statistics, Medicare, Better Care, Cloud-based Record-keeping System PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Paying down debt and thinking about retirement may be the last things on a new doctor's mind. But they are important if you want to manage your finances wisely. One of the best ways to help you on your path to wisdom is to use a financial advisor. How will you know if an advisor is right for you? In this podcast, we give the most essential elements to look for to find a solid, certified financial planner who makes you comfortable and is looking out for your best financial interests. Your planner should be invested in your total financial health — which means a lot more than handing you marketing materials. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/FinancialPlanningForYoungDoctors_CC.mp4 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4:48 clean PNC, Banking, Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, Debt, Retirement Planning, Doctor, Dentist, Medical Practice, Dental Practice, Tax Advice, Estate Planning, Financial Appraisal, Certified Financial Planner, CFP, Registered Investment Advisor, RIA, Financial Planner Costs, Debt Management, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Payoff, Investments, Family Planning, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA PNC Bank PNC Bank: Healthcare Personal information fuels identity theft: Social Security numbers, addresses and dates of birth are big targets. Unfortunately, that means patient data, which is plentiful in medical offices, is a highly desired commodity by cyberthieves. In the 15 months between January 2015 and April 2016, for example, email fraud spiked 270%, according to the FBI. This podcast isolates the variety of ploys criminals use to pilfer data over email in healthcare. In addition, the podcast offers techniques from the Identity Theft Resource Center to help avoid becoming a victim of email fraud. http://content.mcmurryis.com/pnc/hc/EmailFraud_CC.mp4 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT 5:51 clean PNC, Banking, Healthcare, Email, Fraud, Cybercrime, Patient Data, Patient Records, Identity Theft, Personally Identifying Information, PII, Identity Theft Resource Center, FBI, Security, Cybersecurity, Identity Access Management, Medical Offices, Dental Offices, Data Management