Today I’m going to help you answer your questions about Social Security benefits. Many of our clients nearing retirement age ask us… Where do I go to see my Social Security earnings statement? When should I start taking benefits? How much money can I expect to receive? Maybe you’ve had some of the same questions. […]
How to Make A Professional Email Signature
Today I want to talk about a simple marketing opportunity that many independent healthcare providers, and small business owners in general, overlook. I’ll give you a hint. It’s hidden in what we use to communicate every single day. I’m talking about email. More specifically, I want to hone in on that short tagline that gets […]
How to Increase the Online Visibility of Your Healthcare Practice
How easily can patients find you online? If you search for your specialty on Google, does your practice appear in the local results? There used to be a time when businesses thrived without a strong internet presence. But that’s simply not true anymore. Your online business identity is quickly becoming the primary way people find […]
Understanding Cash Flow: 4 Strategies to Increase Working Capital in Your Practice
Cash flow is the most important measure of the financial health of your practice. Healthy cash flow means that you have more money coming in than going out. A steady stream of cash allows you to pay your staff and your bills on time. In this post, we’ll cover exactly why cash flow is so […]
The Doctor’s Guide to Employee Embezzlement
Employee embezzlement is a pervasive problem in private practice healthcare. Fraud occurs in more than 50% of medical and dental practices. The problem persists because of a lack of internal controls and managerial oversight. Why do employees steal from your practice? What are some examples of fraud schemes? How much does the average perpetrator get […]
Using Patient Collection Scripts to Communicate Effectively
Patient collection scripts can be a very helpful training tool to teach your front-office staff and those involved in patient billing and accounts receivable management on how to communicate effectively. As high deductible insurance plans continue to grow in popularity, effective communication with patients from the moment they schedule their appointment to the time they […]