The summer months can go either way at the medical practice. Maybe your workflow has slowed down a bit since young patients don\u2019t need sports physicals during summer break and adult patients are taking vacations. Or maybe you\u2019re slammed, hustling to cover absences while your staff and doctors take time off.<\/p>\n
In any case, it\u2019s important to focus on staying at the top of your game<\/strong> during this uneasy season. This week, Power Your Practice offered you a wealth of unique tips on enriching your practice for staff and patients alike. Let\u2019s take a look back.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Support Your Staff Through the EHR Adoption Process Go Green! How & Why to Make Your Practice Eco-Friendly Don\u2019t Let Tax ID Issues Derail Your Payments Avoid Shutting the Doors at Your Medical Practice Politics, Religion & Probing Questions: How to Handle the \u2018Touchy Subjects\u2019 How is your practice staying on top this summer? Tweet us at @PracticePower and let us know!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The summer months can go either way at the medical practice. Maybe your workflow has slowed down a bit since young patients don\u2019t need sports physicals during summer break and adult patients are taking vacations. Or maybe you\u2019re slammed, hustling to cover absences while your staff and doctors take time off. In any case, it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[55],"class_list":["post-3298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-growth","tag-power-5-week-in-review"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>The move to digital records may be one of the biggest, most challenging transitions your practice ever faces. Pay proper attention to the pressure it places on your staff, and provide them the support they need to achieve successful adoption.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>As hospitals and MSOs in your area begin becoming environmentally friendly, consider doing the same. Not only will it lower your utility costs, it will improve the perception eco-conscious patients gain of your practice.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>EINs, SSNs, NPIs\u2026 the tax ID terminology facing docs and administrators can become hard to parse out. Have the right forms and info available to make sure your claims are clean and your billing process stays efficient.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The statistics about the state of the industry for small-practice physicians may be unsettling, but there are plenty of ways to plan ahead in these uncertain times to ensure continued success for your practice. Start strategizing to stay open.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Perhaps you don\u2019t mind being asked about your faith, private life or political beliefs. But if you do, it\u2019s smart to decide how to handle taboo topics before you’re drilled with sensitive questions.<\/p>\n