There's no 'quick fix' for problems of a practice

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Physicians who have problems in their practices need to approach solutions much as they would treat a patient. Whether the problem is cash flow, patient dissatisfaction or increased competition, physicians should first diagnose the extent of the problem. They should then take an active role in fixing the problem. Physicians need to also give their fixes time to go into effect and then monitor the results. Finally, physicians should praise individuals involved in the changes and look for new ways to improve the practice. Physicians should not look for quick-fix solutions.

Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified

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Move to capitation can bring rewards, risks to specialists

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Specialists are increasingly being paid on a capitation basis by physician organizations, HMOs and medical groups. Capitation involves paying a specialist on a per member per month basis, rather than on a fee-for-service basis. The biggest advantage to specialists is that risk is significantly reduced. However, under capitation contracts, specialists' relationship with primary care physicians may drastically change.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Medicine, Health care industry, Column, Medical specialties

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Talk to your patients about ... organ donation

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Physicians should discuss the possibility of organ donation with patients. The decision to be an organ donor is best made before a crisis. Patients should discuss the issue with family members and then fill out necessary organ donor cards. By encouraging patients to consider organ donation, physicians will be helping to meet the high demand for organ donors.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Editorial, Medical care, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue donation

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