July/August 2021

Journal of Medical Practice Management

July/August 2021

Vol. 37, No. 1 · 10 articles

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  1. Training Primary Care Physicians on Electronic Health Record Use During COVID-19

    JMPM July/August 2021 Christopher Scuderi, DO, Eli M. Lourie, MD, MBI, L. Kendall Webb, MD, Charles Haddad, MD, Gina Patel, PA-C, Lori Bilello, PhD

    This article discusses three innovative ways to successfully train physicians at their practices: short Zoom training sessions; peer remote trainers; and personalized optimization sessions.

  2. Tips From Women Physician Leaders for Future Women Physician Leaders

    JMPM July/August 2021 Deborah M. Shlian, MD, MBA

    The challenge for the future is for women physicians to move into top management roles.

  3. Social Media: Benefits, Challenges, and Pitfalls for Physicians

    JMPM July/August 2021 Juliana VanAlstine, Janis Coffin, DO, FAAFP, FACMPE

    Social media use is growing steadily, and physicians must understand the risks and avoid the possible violations to achieve success.

  4. Potential Bias Found in Patient Payer Type Affecting Satisfaction Surveys

    JMPM July/August 2021 Chloe Cooper, BS, Kelly Little, MPH, Dan Hayward, MBA, Rohali Keesari, MPH, PharmD, Mhd Hasan Almekdash, PhD, MA, MS, Cornelia de Riese, MD, PhD, MBA

    Patient satisfaction is becoming increasingly important for reimbursement. This study aims to evaluate the association of various patient payer coverages and satisfaction scores.

  5. Motivating Employees Without Carrots and Sticks

    JMPM July/August 2021 Laura Hills, DA

    This article suggests that there are flaws in using carrot-and-stick management with healthcare employees and that there are other motivational strategies that are far more effective.

  6. Improving Medical Practice Management by Recording Interactions on Microsoft Teams

    JMPM July/August 2021 Michael Levy

    This article presents the ins and outs of recording interactions—including voice, chat and instant messaging, screen sharing, and video meetings—on the Microsoft Teams platform.

  7. Impact of Imposter Syndrome on Physicians’ Practice and Leadership Development

    JMPM July/August 2021 Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL

    Recognizing that many trainees and newly minted physicians feel like imposters, this article offers guidance to those unable to internalize and accept their success.

  8. Emotional Intelligence Strategies to Advance Profitability

    JMPM July/August 2021 Susan Fink Childs, FACMPE

    Earning the trust of patients through emotional intelligence strategies and establishing fair payment policies leads to better patient–practice relationships as well as healthier finances.

  9. Business Acumen Essentials to Sharpen Your Skills and Improve Results

    JMPM July/August 2021 Patrick J. McGuigan, DPS, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, FLMi

    *Business acumen* is the capability to bring about positive results or outcomes. Sharpening your acumen starts by acknowledging that your behavior can directly affect and improve business outcomes.

  10. An Incentive Plan That Enhances Productivity

    JMPM July/August 2021 John McDaniel, MHA, Neil Baum, MD

    This article presents a bonus plan that is equitable and serves as a motivator to provide outstanding service to the patients in the practice.