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Protecting your practice data
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
You may think that your computer vendor is responsible for safeguarding your data, but third parties can only do so much.
Opinion
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Evolve your website
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Many potential patients are searching for your services online, so your website cannot be an afterthought.
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OSHA revisited
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Standards most applicable to medical offices are those dealing with personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, and...
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Firing patients
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
One might assume that, just as patients are free to accept or reject their doctors, physicians have an equal right to reject their patients; to a...
News
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Don’t keep your patients waiting
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Everyone works at a different pace. Determine the number of patients you can comfortably see in an hour, and book only that number.
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Pay an annual visit to your office
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
When did you last take a good look at your waiting room?
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New Year’s resolutions
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
I can't presume to know what issues need addressing in your practice, but I do know the ones I get asked about most often,
Audio
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Starting a podcast
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
With podcasts, you have a better chance of standing out in a crowded online world.
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Starting a blog
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
Starting a physician blog can provide your practice with promotional and marketing benefits that you may have a difficult time finding elsewhere...
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EHR: A progress report
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
EHRs will inevitably be a part of most of our lives. And for those who take the time to do it right, it will ultimately be an improvement.
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No-shows
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
The most common reason for missed appointments, however, according to multiple studies, is that patients simply forget that they have one.
Opinion
Medical assistants
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
It makes sense to understand how the use of MAs has changed private medical practice, and how the most effective MAs manage their roles.
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Employment and buyout agreements
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
These are not negotiations to undertake on your own. Enlist the aid of a consultant or attorney (or both) with ample medical practice experience...
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More practice merger options
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- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
When joining any group, read the agreement carefully for any clauses that might infringe on your clinical judgment.
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Merging small practices
- Author:
- Joseph S. Eastern, MD
A little planning and negotiation can prevent a lot of grief, regret, and legal expenses in the future.