This is the curse of many working woman with children, and one that I struggled with until both kids moved out of the house (for the second and third times.) Here's a heartfelt and interesting post and comments from Penelope Trunk's blog Brazen Careerist. She is...
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What is Your Office Policy on Doing (Other) Work at Work?
I've been very meticulous about not doing anything that has to do with this blog while I am at my real job. I do know, however, that there are others in my organization who do work that is not related to the practice while being paid by the practice. At a previous...
Grownup Back to School: Make Fall a Time to Reorganize Your Virtual Backpack and Pencilbox
LifeHacker had a great post today that I thought was worth sharing. It's about using the change of seasons as a catalyst to get yourself reconoitered and back on track. The article advises you to: De-clutter your computer Empty your Inbox - he uses the trusted trio...
Learn This: Game Systems for Those Of Us Who Don’t Know the Difference Between Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft Consoles
Twenty years ago we bought our son a Nintendo. That was the last time I felt up-to-date on the game system world. Today gaming isn't just for kids anymore. It's for kids and adults of all ages; it's for fitness, eye-hand coordination, relaxation, sports improvement,...
Prepping for a Microsoft Field Trip: Watching House Calls for Healthcare Professionals
Yep, I'm heading to the Microsoft campus this week to take part in HUG, the Health Users Group Conference. I'm doing my homework and trying to get the most out of my visit by catching up on what Microsoft is doing in the healthcare sector. I found two great videos by...
Nuance (Dragon) Comments on Blocking the Consumer Edition from EMR Integration
My August 20th post (read it here) noted that Dragon voice recognition software has been quietly gaining acceptance as a mainstream solution to hefty transcription costs and EMR integration. 10% of the healthcare providers in the United States are currently using...
Who’s Using Voice Recognition? 70,000 Healthcare Providers, That’s Who
Five years ago I worked for a physician who used Dragon to dictate his office notes. He put in the time to teach Dragon his voice and successfully dictated, edited, and printed his own notes. He eliminated all transcription costs, and was a favorite of the staff as no...
Healthcare Games: Do Gas Cards and Lotteries Make Patients Behave Differently?
Here are two of the newest healthcare games on the market. First up, Rite Aid: They're giving $30 gas debit cards with the transfer of a prescription to their store. If the Rx stays with Rite Aid, consumer's name stays in play to win the gas lottery -- a $2,600 gas...
Why are More Healthcare Management Job Postings Looking for Certification?
If you are working in practice management, you might want to explore the gold standard in certification through the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). Disclaimer: I am Board Certified and a Fellow in the ACMPE but I receive no compensation for...
How to Ask for a Raise
My son called me today and asked me how to ask for a raise. Here is how I told him I'd like an employee to ask me for a raise: Make an appointment with your boss and let her/him know that you'd like to discuss your compensation. Do not e-mail this request to your boss...
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