by Mary Pat Whaley | Mar 24, 2013 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Day-to-Day Operations, Finance, Headlines, Innovation, Physician Relations, Practice Marketing
Most readers know that I have a special interest in helping physician practices survive and thrive, and have been writing recently about different models of care that physicians are adopting to make private practice financially viable. Here’s an interview with...
by Abraham Whaley | Oct 24, 2012 | A Career in Practice Management, Day-to-Day Operations, Leadership, Physician Relations
We recently had the opportunity to observe three Presidential debates. Undecided voters watched the responses from both President Obama and Governor Romney to determine who they would like to vote for. Some people were interested in learning more about each...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 6, 2012 | Human Resources, Physician Relations
Learning “mindful meditation and communication” skills may sound to some doctors like a luxury for which they don’t have time, but new research from the University of Rochester confirms it may be well worth the investment for physicians...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jan 10, 2012 | Innovation, Leadership, Learn This: Technology Answers, Physician Relations, Practice Marketing, Social Media
Grand Rounds is a weekly summary of the best healthcare writing online, featuring stories, opinion and analysis from doctors, nurses, patients, researchers and administrators, as well as journalists. Each Tuesday, a different blogger takes the helm, publishing a new...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Oct 16, 2011 | A Career in Practice Management, Leadership, Physician Relations, Practice Marketing
It’s taken me a long time to realize that I’m part of a seriously small group that likes, or at least tolerates change well. People universally HATE change and will do most anything to avoid it. So what is a manager to do when charged with making change...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 4, 2011 | Physician Relations, Practice Marketing
Click here to go to Medsider to hear Scott Nelson interviewing me on ways sales reps can help physicians in new ways. When I consult with companies who want to understand new ways to work with medical practices, I advise them to consider more carefully the role the...
