Building a Highly Effective Team
February 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM PST / 1:30 PM MST / 2:30 PM CST / 3:30 PM EST
Are you an architect or a firefighter? Often times we spend all of our time managing the things that are going wrong, and less time building our team. The result is not surprising, we stay in that cycle until we have to cry "uncle" and get out of the pattern. Here is your chance to step out of the daily routine and refresh your efforts to develop a highly effective team.
Analyzing and Negotiating PPO Contracts
March 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM PST / 1:30 PM MST / 2:30 PM CST / 3:30 PM EST
Revenue analysis includes understanding your expected vs. actual reimbursement. Learn from a successful PPO contracting expert about analyzing present contract rates and strategies for successful re-negotiation.
Health Care Social Media: Considerations for Policy Development
March 14, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
More than 700 million people use Facebook, including most -- if not all -- of your patients, employees and colleagues. Thoughtful planning can help transform Facebook, Twitter, blogs, YouTube, yelp and other social media entities into useful tools for engaging with patients and promoting your practice. In this webinar, we will look at pitfalls to avoid when embarking on use of social media.
Surviving the Stress of Being Sued and Minimizing the Risk That It Will Happen Again
March 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
When faced with the harsh realty of a malpractice lawsuit, many physicians experience anxiety, anger, fear, depression, and other typical reactions known as "litigation stress syndrome." A medical malpractice lawsuit may take from two to six years to resolve, and during that time these reactions can take their toll on a physician, spouse and other family members. There are ways, however, to successfully cope with the trauma of being sued.
Avoiding Embezzlement: Strategies to Protect Your Practice
April 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
One in six doctors will experience embezzlement at some time during their practice years, but the right strategies can protect your practice
Interpreters and the Medical Practice: What every physician should know about the ADA and LEP
May 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
According to the US Census Bureau's year 2000 census, almost 47 million people or 18% of the US population speaks a language other than English at home. According to a study reported in 2006 in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, an estimated 10 million people in the US are identified as hard of hearing and close to 1 million people are functionally deaf. Ensuring effective, meaningful communication between physicians and their patients can be a challenging task; however, good communication is essential to establish and maintain a meaningful physician-patient relationship. In the case of a patient with limited English proficiency or who is hearing impaired, physicians are ethically and legally obligated to assess the communication needs of the patient and take the necessary steps to achieve effective communication.
It's Not Magic, It's Good Management: Tips, Strategies & Legal Issues for Medical Managers
June 5, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
This webinar will review the attributes of good managers, and will help you build your talents and skills to become an even better manager.
Improving Patient Safety through Medication Management
July 24, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT / 1:30 PM MDT / 2:30 PM CDT / 3:30 PM EDT
Medication related malpractice claims are the fastest growing and most costly allegation facing physicians. Drug-monitoring programs have been effective in monitoring patients' access and use of controlled substances; however, patients continue to experience medication-related injuries even in the absence of controlled substances. Most medication-related injuries are preventable by using effective management documentation and education techniques. This webinar will take a look at the most common medication-related allegations and present ways to prevent patient injury and decrease physician liability.
