As the manager of a medical office, you understand how crucial it is to provide quality patient care while also maintaining efficient operations. One way to achieve this is by hiring a medical scribe. In this article, we will explore what a medical scribe does, why your office might want to hire one, and how to find the right candidate. What is a Medical Scribe? A medical … [Read more...] about 5 reasons to hire a medical scribe
7 classic tips for work-life balance
The line between work life and personal life is more blurred than ever for today's office manager. But you need be able to turn off work and focus on family and other responsibilities, as well as recreation and taking care of your own well-being. Here are seven tips—classic but still valuable—for reclaiming your life beyond work. Set boundaries: It's important to set clear … [Read more...] about 7 classic tips for work-life balance
10 tips for stronger business writing
Understand your audience: Before you start writing, think about who will be reading your document. Knowing your audience will help you choose the appropriate tone and language for your writing. Keep it clear and concise: Avoid using jargon and complicated language. Use simple and clear language that is easy to understand. Keep your sentences short and to the point. Use active … [Read more...] about 10 tips for stronger business writing
Get to work on time if you expect others to be punctual
As an office manager, your job requires you to be punctual and reliable. You are the person your team looks up to for guidance and direction, and being on time sets the right example. If you find yourself constantly running late for work, it can impact not only your productivity but also that of your entire team. So, here are a few tips to help you get to work on time. Plan … [Read more...] about Get to work on time if you expect others to be punctual
Model Policy: Office Temperature
The purpose of this model policy is to ensure a comfortable and healthy work environment for all staff and patients by maintaining appropriate temperature settings in the medical office. … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Office Temperature
Model Policy: Progressive Discipline and Employee Termination
You must establish a written policy or procedure giving you the right to use progressive discipline. This Model Policy is a fairly generic version, which allows for warnings, followed by suspension and ultimately termination. But you’ll need to modify the Model Policy to reflect your own progressive discipline procedures and the terms of discipline provisions contained in any … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Progressive Discipline and Employee Termination
Model Policy: Patient Billings Collection and Financial Policy
The centerpiece of juggling all of these requirements is to establish a financial policy that tells patients how they will be billed for the services they receive. In addition to laying the legal groundwork for billing and collection, including by a third party collection agency, a well-crafted financial policy plays a key role in providing effective communications with … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Patient Billings Collection and Financial Policy
Model Policy: Patients Rights and Responsibilities
In addition to explaining patients’ rights and responsibilities, and thereby establishing the basis of a successful collaboration, this Patient Rights and Responsibilities Policy, helps your practice comply with U.S. law called the 1998 Patients’ Bill of Rights Act. … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Patients Rights and Responsibilities
Model Policy: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
All medical practices need infection control policies and procedures. And with regard to one particular form of infection— bloodborne pathogens that get into the bloodstream via puncture or piercing by contaminated needles or other medical sharps— QA measures must include a specific exposure control policy that meets the requirements of the federal workplace safety law called … [Read more...] about Model Policy: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
Reminder: 2022 MIPS data submission period ends March 31
MIPS Eligible clinicians can submit their 2022 data through March 31. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened the data submission period for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participated in the 2022 performance year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Data can be submitted and updated until 8 p.m. ET March 31. How … [Read more...] about Reminder: 2022 MIPS data submission period ends March 31