The 4 Lease Types You Need To Know

Jan. 19, 2021

Understanding the differences between lease types is essential to comparing the rates in order to evaluate what you are getting for you money. In this episode you'll learn the 4 basic lease types and the terms commonly used in leases so that you can make an informed decision. 

Should You Rent or Buy Space For Your New Practice (Business)?

Jan. 12, 2021

One of questions I’m most frequently asked is—Should I rent or buy the space for my new practice or business? In this episode I tell you the things you want to consider regardless of whether you want to initially rent or buy the space.

Understanding The New E & M Coding Changes

Jan. 05, 2021

E & M coding changed on Jan.1, 2021. The biggest change is that you code E &M office-based services based on either time or medical complexity. In this episode I'll tell you about what these changes mean to you and your bottom line. 

Tips For Preparing For Insurance Negotiations

December 30, 2020

I know how overwhelming it can be when you are trying to negotiate the terms of your insurance contracts. During this episode, I'll walk you through your next steps to making the contracting process easier. And I have a special bonus for you, click here to download Key Contract Terms. 

 

First Steps In Negotiating Your Insurance Contracts

December 23, 2020

Have you thought that some insurance contract is better than no contract? Especially when you are first starting out you think--"Let's just get a contract in place so I can start getting paid." Or maybe you're thinking--"I HAVE to participate with this payor."  Your initial contract serves as the basis for all future contract renegotiations.  Don't settle. Learn how to negotiate for your best contract from the beginning.

Couch to Opening Your Doors

December 15, 2020

Customer Service Is Key To Your Practice's Success

December 9, 2020

Doctors are sometimes so focused on delivering their medical expertise as a commodity that they seem to forget the customer service component of providing care. Have you ever thought about whether patients are clients or customers?  In this episode, I tell you the very personal story of my recent visit to the ER with acute onset complete heart block and my customer service experience.

Everything CAQH (that you need to know)

December 1, 2020

CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) is nothing more than a giant database of credentialing information. Insurance companies and other credentialing entities pay to access  the information but is free for YOU, the provider. In this episode I walk you through why you want to use CAQH and then the step-by-step process to registering so you can do it yourself.

Contracting 101

November 24, 2020

You have made one of your first major decisions. You want to take be in network with at least one insurance company. But now what? I bet you are wondering where do I start? In this episode, I will walk you through

• When you should  start the whole contracting process
• How to figure out who are the insurers in your area
• How many insurance companies you should initially contract with
• And, the steps you need to take to get a contract

Why you need a business plan

November 17, 2020

Perhaps you are thinking the answer to why you need a business plan is obvious. But I have a surprise for you. The answer is not what you may think. 

The reason to write a business plan is for you. Sure--you may eventually show it to someone else--like a partner or if you are trying to get financing. But the real reason is that it is a road map for you and your business. 

Figuring out your business' capacity

Nov. 10, 2020

How many patients or clients do you need in order for your practice or business to be full (at capacity)? In order to figure out how successful your business is going to be or how to scale it depends on understanding your capacity. In this episode, I talk about some of the considerations when figuring out what your capacity is.