Practice Management Connections

04/04/2022

While technical skills are obviously important, often the deciding factor in why one administrative candidate receives an offer and another does not boils down to which has the best communication skills:

The increased demand for practice leadership in today’s job market means you may very likely have multiple offers on the table. Conversely, most practices look at multiple candidates because they are unsure their top pick will accept their offer. In reality, you’re probably already leaning towar...

01/17/2022

Healthcare and healthcare support roles were highly ranked in U.S. News and World Report's annual list of best jobs released Tuesday, accounting for nearly four in 10 of the 100 best jobs across all industries:

Information security analyst took the top spot in the annual list, followed by nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical and health services manager and software developer.

12/23/2021

Wishing you a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season!

12/07/2021

With the holiday season in full swing, it's easy to get distracted, but don't let 2022 sneak up on you! If you're planning on growing your team next year, starting the process early is essential:

As a recruiting firm specializing in the recruitment of practice leadership professionals, we know a thing or two when it comes to growing your healthcare practice. In short, we’ve observed that practices generate the most growth and success when they stick to one simple rule in regards to hiring:...

11/12/2021

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11/03/2021

The task of finding and hiring a new team member can be a lengthy and time consuming process if done entirely in-house, which is why many practice owners delay getting started. It's this initial delay, however, that causes many of the problems:

As a recruiting firm specializing in the recruitment of practice leadership professionals, we know a thing or two when it comes to growing your healthcare practice. In short, we’ve observed that practices generate the most growth and success when they stick to one simple rule in regards to hiring:...

10/27/2021

Have you been considering a career move, but aren't sure if now is the right time? Here are 7 telltale signs it's time to start searching for a new position:

Every job has its good days and bad, but what are the signs you need to be polishing up your resume? At PMC, we work with practice leaders every day, and these are the things they tell us are the telltale signs that you need to be looking for. There is a noticeable change in […]

10/21/2021

National Cybersecurity Awareness month follows a prolonged period of ransomware attacks on healthcare systems and providers:

In this episode of SoundPractice, Mike Sacopulos interviews Julie Chua, Director of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Division within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Information Security on cybersecurity in healthcare.

10/14/2021

Making a positive addition to your team is both challenging and critical to the long-term success of your practice. For this week's post, here are ten great quotes to help inspire you to find your next great team member:

“Hire people who are smarter than you are—whose talents surpass yours—and give them opportunities for growth. It’s the smart thing to do and it is a sign of high personal humility.” ― Bruna Martinuzzi, The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow, founder of Cl...

10/08/2021

How does your practice handle negative reviews online? Is it best to respond, or just ignore them entirely? Knowing how to manage your practice's online reviews is critical to projecting the right kind of image to patients and future employees alike:

Bad reviews are a part of the landscape in a digitally connected world, but they can hurt your practice and your ability to attract employees. What do you do if you get a bad review? First, determine the validity of the review. False or deceptive reviews can often be removed. Sometimes patients get....

10/05/2021

Does the leadership position you're considering offer long-term growth, professional development, and allow you to serve in a practice that will benefit from the skills you have to offer? The intangible benefits of a position are often overlooked:

When looking at changing practices, financial compensation is often one of the first things to be compared. It’s easy and quantifiable. As you evaluate and compare different opportunities, though, it’s helpful to look beyond the compensation package to see how the less tangible benefits fit into...

09/28/2021

While salary is obviously a major point to consider when evaluating a potential job opportunity, there are many intangible job benefits that practice leaders often overlook. Here are a few to think about as you compare offers:

When looking at changing practices, financial compensation is often one of the first things to be compared. It’s easy and quantifiable. As you evaluate and compare different opportunities, though, it’s helpful to look beyond the compensation package to see how the less tangible benefits fit into...