Summary:
In this SoundPractice podcast, the hosts talk with Tracy Spears, founder of the Exceptional Leader Lab, about what makes a great practice leader.
In this SoundPractice Episode, we talk with Tracy Spears , Founder of the Exceptional Leader Lab, about the characteristics of thriving practice leaders. Leading staff in a constantly changing regulatory and reimbursement environment while simultaneously overseeing financial and A/R management, process improvement, and an exceptional patient experience is not for the faint of heart.
What are the characteristics that drive an effective practice leader to create a strong culture with a solid balance sheet and a group of physicians and employees who thrive?
Read Tracy Spears' "You've Been Promoted! Strategies for Successful Leadership Transition' from The Journal of Medical Practice Management here .
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Physician advocates Michael Sacopulos, JD (healthcare attorney, author, speaker) and Cheryl Toth, MBA (business writer, speaker - former practice consultant and healthcare tech executive) bring you the best thought leaders, crisp humor, and pithy tips for developing a practice that thrives.
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