Big data. Cloud computing. Machine learning. Artificial intelligence. It’s hard to go a week without reading some technology news headline with one of these buzzwords. But what does it all mean? One thing is for certain. Technology today is allowing us to analyze and learn more from our data than ever before. This is exciting […]
Do I Have An ADA Compliant Website?
Your website is the front door of your practice. It’s where new patients go to learn more about you, read testimonials, and compare your services to your competitors. Current patients may visit your website to schedule an appointment, complete any pre-visit survey, and pay their bills. Your business website is a valuable asset for marketing […]
Concierge Medicine: 5 Things to Consider Before Joining an Affiliate Network Company
Concierge medicine is a young industry model gaining much talk and consideration among independent doctors. Personally, I think that the model is a good one and worth serious consideration for primary care. I have seen ambitious doctors start their own concierge practice and those that do can be successful on their own. However, most doctors […]
A 3-Step Hiring Framework: How to Prepare to Find the Best Candidate
Mise en place (French pronunciation: [mi zɑ̃ ˈplas]) is a French culinary phrase which means “putting everything in its place.” In culinary school, you are taught the discipline of mise en place well before you first fire up the stove. As a cooking technique, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Mise en place is a […]
Knowing When to Hire: 3 Things Doctors Should Consider Before Placing a Help Wanted Ad
If you’re in business for yourself as a dentist or physician in private practice, sooner or later you will be faced with the decision to make a new hire. But before you start writing the placement ad for your new hire, it’s important that you clearly define whether or not hiring is actually the right […]
The New CEO: What it Means to Lead in Private Practice
It has been said that that the famed consulting firm McKinsey & Company calls on a new CEO as soon as they complete their first 90 days on the job. The first 90 days as a new leader in an organization is usually spent assessing the current situation and building relationships. Mostly information gathering and […]