Tuesday, January 31, 2012

STOP WAITING FOR PERFECT CONDITIONS



Are you waiting for everything to be perfect before launching out toward a dream, a plan for your practice, a change in your priorities?  STOP!  Stop waiting for someone else to do it; for permission; for different circumstances or people; for an absence of risk; for more self confidence; on and on.  Instead of saying, “We’ve never done that before.”; say, “We have the opportunity to try something new.”  Instead of saying, “I’ll never get better.” or “She’ll never accept that.”; say, “I’ll try one more time.” Or “Perhaps she’s ready to try something new.”  Instead of saying, “It’s not my job.”; say, “I’ll be glad to take that responsibility.” or “I’ll try.”

Choose incremental improvements for yourself, your practice, your skills, your relationships over waiting for perfect.  In so doing, you’ll achieve sure and steady progress.

Monday, January 2, 2012

TIME TO INCREASE FEES


You’ve no doubt long heard the recommendation to increase your fees at least annually.  Wondering how to do so?  Suggestion:  Order Dr. Charles Blair’s Revenue Enhancement Program which analyzes procedures and fees for every ADA procedure code by percentile according to zip codes.  For information or to place an order, call 1-866-858-7596 or visit www.practicebooster.com.  Incidentally, for 2012, Dr. Blair is recommending a 2.5% fee increase for general and specialty practices.  However, before setting the 2.5% increase, doctors should make certain their current fees reflect the quality of care provided in their office and are commensurate with the fee profile in their particular zip code.