The Journal of medical practice management : MPM
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This two-part article deals with the role of the physician when disaster strikes. This second part expands on the role of the physician andpractice in the community and details how the physician and staff can work within the network of the medical societies, hospital systems, government agencies, and others in the event of a far-reaching disaster such as Hurricane Katrina or September 11. It also discusses what the physician can do to educate patients as to how to prepare to meet a disaster.
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The new patient's experience of your practice from th very first time he or she calls your office can influence the kind of relationship you will have as well as the patient's satisfaction and loyalty. This article suggests specific techniques hat turn new patients into loyal, established ones. ⋯ This article also offers strategies for following up with new patients and provides sample text for letters to send to new patients and for developing a new-patient get-acquainted checklist. Finally, this article includes strategies for turning new patients into strong referral sources.
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Buy-ins and buy-outs provide an opportunity for both existing owners of medical practices and prospective new physicians. For physicians, buy-ins represent the chance to have a financial stake in the practice, under the physician control and direction. This article explores helpful guidelines for valuing the practice and provides perspective in viewing the situations of buy-in and buy-out.