Questions to Ask Before Bringing on a Provider
Do you have enough patients? Do you have enough staff? Is there enough space? What is the work schedule and locations needed? What does this practice need? What qualities are you looking for in a physician? What does the practice have offer a physician? How are we going to find the physician? How are we […]
How Do I Best Use Social Media to Build my Practice?
Using social media to engage current and prospective clients is fast becoming a non-negotiable part of marketing. At the same time, it can become overwhelming to know where to begin or how to approach some of the different platforms. The best way to use social media to build your practice is in providing valuable information, […]
How do I start building my brand?
Every successful brand has a creative personal logo, business card, website, or landing page at minimum, and social media accounts. These all need to be branded with the same information across all mediums. Make sure it is easy to contact you. If you join a group or academia, they may provide you with some of […]
Top 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of ODAC Expert Conference
ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic, and Surgical Conference January 13-16, 2017 in Miami, FL 1.) Get in early and make the most of your time by attending pre-conference workshops 2.) Attend General Session 3.) Stop by the Derm In-Review Photo Booth and post your memories to Twitter and Facebook: @DermInReview. You could win $150 gift card! 4.) […]
Keys for Practice Success in 2017
The way patients choose physicians is changing, so physicians need to change the way they grow their practices. The keys for success in 2017 are taking the same old proven practice concepts and doing them in a new way. Whether you are a practice owner, partner, or an employee, these tips apply to every dermatologist. […]
Interview Questions
Interview Questions What type of salary are you interested in? Is it a base salary, collection, or a combination? Are you an independent contractor (1099) or an employee (W2)? Is the position full-time or part-time? Who are the administrative authorities when it comes to payroll, preauthorizations, insurance, prescriptions, and creditability? What types of staff are […]
Looking For An EMR?
This content is not offered as, and should not be relied on as, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice in specific situations and to ensure the content is up to date. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND BILLING SOLUTIONS A secure practice management system with an integrated billing system is crucial for any practice’s prosperity. […]
Should I Take On An Associate?
It’s important to make sure you should hire an associate physician before you start the process. Finding the right physician for your practice can be time-consuming, but it’s well worth preparing for that process before embarking on your journey. Consider the following questions, and make sure you can answer them all satisfactorily before hiring another […]
Stepping Toward Success
Take a deep breath, step back and be pro-active in your response. Here are 12 suggestions to help you cope and survive — and thrive — in any economic environment. 1. Understand Your Current Financial Picture Review your current financials and other historical information about your practice so you know where you stand. As Albert […]
The Sunshine Act
Search Sunshine Act Data on CMS.gov The Physician Payments Sunshine Act created the Open Payments Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The program is designed to create greater transparency around the financial relationships of manufacturers, physicians, and teaching hospitals. The Sunshine Act tracks payments to physicians and teaches hospitals to […]
Understanding PQRS Requirements
Understanding the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Requirements in 2014 from Practice Fusion This content is not offered as, and should not be relied on as, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice in specific situations and to ensure the content is up to date.
Website SEO Audit Checklist
The following checklist/guide is intended to help us ascertain the on-page SEO of your website(s) for the whole website (as opposed to individual pages and blog posts). This document does not cover off-site SEO at all. RESOURCES Google’s SEO Starter Guide Moz’s Beginners Guide to SEO Omnicore Agency’s On-Page SEO Guide WEBSITE Is website responsive […]
Dermatology Links
Aim at Melanoma www.aimatmelanoma.org American Academy of Dermatology www.aad.org American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. www.aarda.org American Contact Dermatitis Society www.contactderm.org American Hair Loss Council www.ahlc.org American Porphyria Foundation http://www.porphyriafoundation.com/ American Society of Dermatologic Surgery www.asds.net Ataxia-Telangiectasia Children’s Project www.atcp.org Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome/Gorlin Syndrome (BCCNS Life Support Network) http://gorlinsyndrome.org/ Camp Discovery (for young […]
Employee Vs. Contractor
This content is not offered as, and should not be relied on as, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice in specific situations and to ensure the content is up to date. The pros and cons of both types of employment is an issue that every physician struggles with at some point during […]
IRS Business Links
This content is not offered as, and should not be relied on as, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice in specific situations and to ensure the content is up to date. Starting a Business Selecting a Business Structure EIN Number Business Taxes Record Keeping When Do I Start My Tax Year? Check […]