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NOV/DEC 2003
Office Morale
Left unchecked, poor morale can poison an entire office and even affect patient
care. The good news is that you can create and cultivate positive morale and it
doesn’t have to cost big bucks.
Employee Payscales
Paying employees fairly and keeping pace with both the competition and internal
salary ranges is critical to retaining quality people. How to be equitable and
squash the rumor mill.
Fraud and Embezzlement
Employee fraud is more common than your think, and medical practices are
especially vulnerable if the physician doesn’t keep an eye on the books. What you need to know to protect your practice.
SEP/OCT 2003
Confrontation
By Barbara Alden-Wilson
Addressing conflict may be difficult, but avoiding it leads to low morale,
resentment, even financial consequences. To triumph over controversy, adjust
your perception of the problem.
Anthropology
Although not as action-packed an Indiana Jones makes it appear, anthropology—the study of humankind, its culture, language, history, and social relationships—can offer a rich and satisfying career for physicians.
Retainer-Based Practice
Faced with decreasing satisfaction in how they practice medicine, some
physicians are giving up traditional practice. Instead, they provide
personalized luxury medical services to those who can afford to pay.
JUL/AUG 2003
Making Friends in a New City
Finding ways to make personal connections in a new city.
Airport Medicine
If variety is something you like in your work life, airport medicine may be
right for you. With patients from every culture and the challenge of
distinguishing everyday aliments from exotic illness, the hours may be the only
thing about the job that’s routine.
MAY/JUN 2003 • Technology issue
e-Communication
From e-mail with patients to virtual visits and e-scripts, technological
advances are changing the practice of medicine—even for technophobic physicians.
Electronic Medical Records
Easier to use and more affordable than ever, electronic medical record systems
still present a challenge for most practices. Careful planning and
implementation are key to a smooth transition and realizing their full
potential.
On-line Degrees
On-line degrees are more popular than ever, but learner beware: Evaluate
programs for costs, content, and accreditation carefully. Not all degrees are
created equally.
MAR/APR 2003
Geriatrics
Geriatrics is the hot specialty these days, as the number of elderly skyrocket
and baby boomers start pushing 60. With demand outstripping supply, it’s a subspecialty worth considering.
Fund Raising
Their skills as communicators and educators help make physicians excellent
fundraisers, but a few tips can make the process easier and more effective.
Jan/Feb 2003
Medicaid
By John Zicconi
Citing low reimbursement and increased paperwork, some physicians are refusing
to care for Medicaid patients. Will it force the government to address the
problem or merely make the crisis worse?
Office Sales
To make certain health products available to time-pressed patients, as well as
boost profit margins in their practices, physicians are turning to product
sales. Is this the right move for you?
2002
Nov/Dec 2002 • Managing People issue
Administrator Harmony
By Christine A. Hinz
For physicians and administrators to overcome distrust and age-old conflicts
about quality of care vs. bottom line, both sides must work on building
relationships based on respect and communication.
Unions
Experts say the day is coming when every physician must decide whether to join a
union. The issue is controversial and confusing, but it’s not going away.
Retaining Employees
Finding the right employees is akin to striking gold. Keep those workers by
keeping them on cloud nine. Tips for hiring and retaining quality staff.
Sept/Oct 2002
Pain Control
Lack of knowledge, fear of regulatory scrutiny, and diagnostic challenges can
present hurdles to the treatment of pain. However, standards and tools exist
that can help you practice and prescribe without undue fear of litigation.
Rural Practice
You won’t get rich, but if you like a sense
of community and seeing a wide variety of patients, a rural practice setting may
be right for you. Jobs are abundant and the government has repayment options
for medical school loans.
Bartering
Bartering may be an ancient type of economy, but it has new twists for today’s medical practices.
July/Aug 2002
Cultural Care
By Cynthia Myers
As the population in the United States becomes more diverse, providing
culturally competent care presents challenges for physicians. How to overcome
issues of language, trust, and time constraints.
Correctional Medicine
Correctional medicine can be good for physicians, prisoners, and society as a
whole. Is it right for you?
May/June 2002 • Compensation issue
Incentives
Today’s job-seeking physicians can expect attractive salaries and tempting incentives,
but beyond money, keep in mind the emotional remuneration and what’s in it for your family. And don’t forget to play fair.
Pay Trends
Specialists net the biggest gains in salary surveys, while geography and payer
mix also play a role. Think classic supply and demand with interference.
Negotiating
By Christine A. Hinz
Learn how to negotiate like a pro. The keys to success are preparation,
self-awareness, and professionalism.
MAR/APR 2002
Nursing Shortage
Too few nurses could mean fierce competition between hospitals and physician
practices. It also means rethinking how RNs are used and what can be done to
retain existing nurses and recruit new ones.
Specialty Clinics
Boutique clinics offer a marriage between medical care and luxury lifestyle. For
patients who need specialized care and are willing to pay for it, such
facilities are an oasis of excellence .
Jan/Feb 2002
Diversity in Medicine
By John Zicconi
Minorities entered medical schools in record numbers in the early 1990s, but
recent court decisions have called into question using race as an admission
criterion. With minority enrollment down in the last several years, diversity
advocates question the quality of care minority patients will receive in the
future.
Doctors Volunteer
Volunteer physicians are keeping the uninsured from falling through the cracks.
Not only do the patients benefit from the health care they receive, the doctors
say their entire communities reap the rewards of healthier, more productive
citizens.
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