With the rise of managed care, doctors are required to see more patients in a day than they did a generation ago. This can lead to long wait times, rushed visits, and overall less satisfied patients – not to mention doctors who feel like they’re working on an assembly line. Here are several ways to make your schedule run more smoothly. 

Standardize the schedule – Though many providers only want to work on “their” schedule, attempt to standardize the schedule and minimize changes as much as possible. This will lower the number of errors and reduce they disruption that proprietary schedules can cause. Providers may not like this at first, but a smooth schedule makes both doctors and patients happy.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

What are the traits a Practice Manager must possess to be effective in the upcoming healthcare system? How will healthcare reform change the job of a Practice Manager? Will there be fewer jobs available for Practice Managers?