As the shortage of rheumatologists is expected to worsen, practices and fellowship programs are asking how to attract top talent. Here are tips for how individuals can raise rheumatology’s profile and reach out to med students and new rheumatologists…
Developing & Leading a Research Team
Translational research is designed to investigate a particular disease process to achieve an improved outcome for patients. Here are some insights into how to bring together the right people for a research team and keep that team focused…
How to Save Money on Overhead Expenses
Running a rheumatology practice can be expensive. Here are some tips to save money on expenses, while still investing in the growth of your practice and avoiding penny pinching…
How to Thrive—Not Just Survive—as a New Manager, Part 1
The transition from employee to manager in a rheumatology practice can be daunting. But according to experts, setting clear roles and responsibilities and cultivating professional relationships with your employees ultimately help make you and the practice successful…
No Time Theft Here: One Practice’s Success Story
Practitioners at Orthopaedics and Rheumatology of the North Shore, in Skokie, Ill., have implemented practices for hiring and personnel management that help prevent employee time theft. Communication is open, employees are invested in the practice, and managers work to ensure employees are listened to and have clear guidelines to work by…
Stop Time Theft: Why Employees Waste Time & the Toll It Takes
Do your employees waste time during the day or get easily distracted by personal issues? In a rheumatology practice, time equals money and time theft can affect all aspects of the practice—from office morale to patient satisfaction. Here are a few tips for keeping employees and managers on track to create a more effective working environment…
Get Employment Records In Writing
With employees in your medical practice, timely documentation is key.
Motivating Employees
Motivating employees might be a subject that administrators and managers shy away from, but it is true that employers can increase productivity, quality, and service through positive motivation in the office.