Consider Hiring a Practice Management Consultant
Scott Beals, DO
Dermatology Surgery Center-Crestview, Niceville, Andalusia
Crestview, FL
1. The most important thing I learned from starting a practice 10yrs ago, make an investment and get a good practice management consultant
2. Too many areas to consider when starting a practice
3. Start an electronic medical record
4. Keep up with medicare and government regulations
5. Get a high qual …
Scott Beals, DO
Dermatology Surgery Center-Crestview, Niceville, Andalusia
Crestview, FL
1. The most important thing I learned from starting a practice 10yrs ago, make an investment and get a good practice management consultant
2. Too many areas to consider when starting a practice
3. Start an electronic medical record
4. Keep up with medicare and government regulations
5. Get a high qual … Continue reading "Consider Hiring a Practice Management Consultant"
One of the most challenging aspects of practicing medicine is ensuring consistently effective communication with patients.
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Dermatology is a relatively small and incredibly unique discipline within medicine.
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When I first started I wish that I had realized that you don’t have to be an expert in everything right off the bat.
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