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October 8, 2009 9:23 AM by Gretchen Moen
It has been a very busy fall for ECFC. In addition to general patient care and all the day-to-day administrative issues, we are faced with another task. The state of MN has mandated that all recipients of state-sponsored health insurance have access to Read More...
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Another Membership Practice
September 14, 2009 11:35 AM by Jill Rollet
We've noticed just a couple of practices across the country that are turning to a so-called membership plan to help curtail costs for patients. The model requires patients to pay a flat rate monthly or annually and then covers office visits, routine tests Read More...
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The Joys of EMR
August 31, 2009 12:54 PM by Gretchen Moen
This past month we have been working toward dragging our office into the 21 st century. As I have mentioned in the past, the state of Minnesota required all healthcare providers to have electronic billing by July 15, 2009. In addition, EMR is an essential Read More...
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Are You Ready to Start Your Own Practice?
August 13, 2009 8:28 AM by Aaron Hartle
Should you open a practice? If so, what kind? During these unstable economic times it is difficult to decide if now is the time to take the risk and open your own clinic. A stable job with a guaranteed hourly wage is tempting. Even if it means you are Read More...
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Alternative Healings
July 27, 2009 8:25 AM by Joseph Marra
A few posts ago I wrote of adding alternative healings to my practice. Well, I must tell you that it has become a significant part of my practice now. Many people are looking for a more natural approach with less medication, and Reiki Energy Healing and Read More...
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Tools to Initiate Word-of-Mouth Buzz for Your Practice
July 14, 2009 3:05 PM by Aaron Hartle
Advertising has always been a difficult area for me. I know I need to spread the word about my clinic, but I cringe at the amount of money it costs to advertise. Despite all the money spent on advertising, I have found that word-of-mouth contacts are Read More...
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NP Practices Are Perfect for Healthcare Homes
July 7, 2009 3:24 PM by Gretchen Moen
Summer is rolling along at ECFC. Thankfully, our June has been busier than May was. Within the next three weeks our state has mandated that all medical claims be filed electronically (July 15). The state has contracted with an organization to allow free Read More...
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Avoiding Burnout
June 15, 2009 2:16 PM by Aaron Hartle
Seventeen months ago when I opened Pace Clinic I was excited to be out on my own. No more working for somebody, I could set my own hours, come and go as I please, and do my own thing. I have thoroughly enjoyed working for myself. However, even though Read More...
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An Explosion of NP Practices
June 15, 2009 8:46 AM by Gretchen Moen
Around town, recently, I have been hearing about a few NPs thinking of branching out and starting their own healthcare businesses. A PNP is thinking of opening a behavioral health clinic to work with children who have sensory processing disorders, including Read More...
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Swine Flu Disaster!
May 6, 2009 4:09 PM by Gretchen Moen
Do you have your disaster plan ready?? The avian flu spurred organizations to evaluate their disaster plans and to revise or add provisions in response to a national biohazard or infectious disease disaster. Our county health department has been holding Read More...
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You Need to Advertise
April 29, 2009 7:46 AM by Joseph Marra
You may question whether media access is a true benefit to ones business or a threat. As I opened my first Urgent Care Center I had my reservations about advertising. It was obvious that I would receive opposition from the medical community in regard Read More...
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Don't Get Sued!
April 15, 2009 7:43 AM by Aaron Hartle
During my 2 years attending graduate school in the University of Utah Family Nurse Practitioner program I remember hearing the phrase about being sued, "it's not a matter of IF but WHEN." This has always worried me, especially now that I am a business Read More...
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Financial Hard Times
April 9, 2009 7:30 AM by Gretchen Moen
February was a tough month for ECFC. Our patient visits were down and our receipts even lower. We typically see a decline in receipts the first couple of months of the new year as patients are recovering from the holidays, have new insurances and new Read More...
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Essential Office Technology
April 2, 2009 8:43 AM by Joseph Marra
Computers can be a very worthwhile investment. Many day-to-day operations can be managed by this technology. Web sites are a great example of cost effective advertisements that pay for themselves. My web site http://www.urgentcarecenter.us/ introduces Read More...
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Tips for Keeping Care Affordable
March 18, 2009 8:46 AM by Joseph Marra
Many times in my day to day practice I run into patients who have financial instability. These patients have difficulty paying their daily bills, let alone medical ones. Sometimes as a provider of care you need to be resourceful for your patients' sake. Read More...
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