Staffing shortages in medical practices is a growing concern. This issue not only affects the efficiency and quality of care but also places increased stress on existing staff and can lead to burnout. Addressing this problem requires a multi-faceted approach, combining innovative strategies with proactive management. Here’s a look at some practical steps that medical practices can take to mitigate staff shortages and improve overall practice management.
Topics: medical practice issues, administrative burdens, medical office leadership, personnel management, medical office training
Creating and maintaining an employee manual is a vital management responsibility; it can also be one of the most frustrating tasks to confront. In this article, we provide you with 10 guidelines, policies, and issues to cover in your employee manual. Use this information as needed to protect your physician, employee, and practice.
Topics: medical office, medical office manager topics, administrative burdens
Whether you are new to Practice Management Institute, a certified professional, enrolled in, or inquired about medical office training, you have probably interacted with Kathleen Riexinger at some point. She has worked with PMI for two decades and recently received a well-deserved promotion to Director of Student Experience. She chose the new title, said PMI President/CEO David T. Womack, and it fits her to a tee.
Topics: Practice management, medical office manager topics, medical practice issues, medical office staff, administrative burdens, medical office leadership, medicare compliance
Mix together long hours, hectic schedules, heavy caseloads, COVID-19 chaos, and office politics, and you get a toxic recipe for medical practice burnout. Don't ignore these signs! Medical office managers can reduce the effects of stress and burnout with strategies that support providers and staff. Learn best practices to avoid burnout, protect your practice, and increase patient satisfaction.
Topics: Practice management, time management, medical office manager topics, medical practice issues, medical office staff, administrative burdens
When demands at work leave you overwhelmed or exhausted, knowing where to turn for support is important before stress builds and spreads into other areas of your life. Relief starts with giving up some control, said Practice Transformation Coach Debbie Rozanski.
Topics: Practice management, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical practice issues, administrative burdens
Your Family Doktors, a 25-year-old family practice in Webster, TX, faced many operational challenges over the past year as the COVID-19 pandemic sent healthcare into a tailspin. Office Manager Ashton Ardila, CMOM, CMIS, shared some of the hurdles and frustrations her team faced, and how the practice has persevered.
Topics: Practice management, CMOM, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office manager topics, medical office compliance, medical office staff, administrative burdens
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week submitted a 357-page proposal for publication to the Federal Register detailing proposed changes to the Privacy Rule under the HIPAA & HITECH Act standards.
Topics: medical office compliance, HIPAA, administrative burdens