It’s hard to believe, but December is here again – and in a few short weeks, we’ll be getting ready to launch into 2023. Now is the time to get on top of outstanding admin, accounting, and to-do tasks so that you’re well-placed to hit the ground running in January. Here’s what to do.

Having an exit strategy is vital in any industry – including healthcare. Whether you’re looking ahead to retirement or are weighing the pros and cons of acquisition or expansion, you’ll want to ensure that your medical practice valuation is as high as possible. Here’s what to consider in both the long and short term.

Your patients are your practice’s lifeblood. But acquiring new patients requires a significant investment in marketing and resources, which is why it’s vital to keep new patients coming back. Here’s what to know about staying in touch with patients post-visit – and using their feedback to continue to shape your practice for the better.

A motivated team is vital to a great patient experience. While elements such as pay, benefits, and autonomy all help boost employee engagement, team-building exercises are another opportunity to foster a positive practice culture. Here’s how to get your team feeling connected and inspired to do their best.

Organizational culture is critical to your medical office’s success. It’s the glue that brings and keeps your team together, creating a sensibility that infuses your entire brand experience. But a culture can’t just be applied from above. To truly “stick” in an authentic, long-lived way, culture must be co-created with staff at all levels. Here’s how to foster a shared, communal culture in your medical office workplace.

The patient experience doesn’t begin and end in the consultation room. Patients interact with a number of different personnel, from the front desk staff to nurses and assistants. These interactions shape your patients’ experience and overall perception of your practice, so ensuring that your staff properly reflects your brand and company culture is vital. Here’s what to think about when considering a new hire.

Local SEO is a big deal. This is the algorithm that works to surface your healthcare practice when people in your area are searching for specific services, treatments, or products. With 46% of Google searches involving users looking for local information, ranking highly on local searches is critical to the success of your practice – even for specialists or those delivering telehealth care. 

Your patient mix shapes how your healthcare practice does business. Knowing who you’re serving and what they need allows you to deliver an exceptional experience and plan for the future. Here’s what you need to know about understanding your patient mix and how you can make sure that you’re meeting your patient’s needs. 

To properly engage with patients, you need to understand them. While each individual is unique, there are broad generational trends around what they want from their healthcare providers and how they prefer to engage with their treatment. Here’s what to be mindful of in order to ensure that you’re engaging patients, young and old.