July 2018

On July 12, 2018, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed reforms that would bring us one step closer to a modern health care system that delivers better care for Americans at a lower cost. The proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program would streamline clinician billing and […]

We have all worked with them at one time or another, and it’s likely that many of you are working with them right now … difficult people. They are emotionally draining, take a toll on your attitude, job satisfaction, productivity and life outside of work. Although difficult personalities and the conflicts associated with them are

A physician liaison, or physician relations manager, is a professional salesperson dedicated to representing your vein practice in an effort to establish and strengthen the relationship between existing / potential referring physicians and your practice. By maintaining an open line of communication with referring physicians, and performing diligent community outreach, physician liaisons maintain and grow

Assess  – Improve – Maintain A well-planned customer service initiative, combined with a professional image, not only differentiates your vein practice from your competition, but it sets the tone for the entire patient experience. Due to the increased availability of providers offering treatments for venous disease in most communities across the country, patient satisfaction needs

At least once a month our firm is contacted by a physician looking to become a “vein doc” and start a new practice. Others contact us looking to open a satellite office, often 20 – 2000 miles away from their current location. This article will cover the necessary steps that I would recommend physicians follow