Lynn Homisak, PRT, CHC

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Three ‘Fire Prevention’ Techniques For Your Practice

06/13/2018

Mrs. Jones stormed out of your office today because she waited too long to be seen! Suzie called in sick, leaving you shorthanded! You overhear an argument escalating at the front desk about an overdue bill! Mr. Johnson returned his night...

Mrs. Jones stormed out of your...

06/13/2018

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Adjusting To The Affordable Care Act

10/02/2014

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

I can’t help but wonder how many of us in healthcare know enough to respond honestly to our patients’ burning question: “Can you help me understand the Affordable Care Act and how it affects me?” For the answer to this question, sooner or...

I can’t help but wonder how many...

10/02/2014

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Strategies For Getting Your Practice To Stay On Schedule

01/29/2013

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

When I am called into a practice to analyze office flow, one of the areas I investigate is why the schedule gets backed up. I start to pinpoint the suspected bottlenecks by asking the same question to both doctors and staff: “In your...

When I am called into a...

01/29/2013

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What Would You Do In These Practice Management Scenarios?

08/05/2016

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

As we grow, we learn. At least, I hope we do. Over the years, I have indeed learned that the best lessons are from our personal experiences. Since I have this great venue to share my experiences, here are a couple of real life practice...

As we grow, we learn. At least,...

08/05/2016

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Preventing Embezzlement In Your Office

11/14/2013

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

I generally don’t get twisted up about the many office troubles I see. I acknowledge them, analyze them and help fix them. What I have noticed, however, is that every so often, the topic of embezzlement resurfaces, typically after another...

I generally don’t get twisted up...

11/14/2013

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Worthy Footnotes From A Health Coach To Help Doctors Stay Healthy

06/05/2020

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

I know some doctors who believe their title bestows magical power, a power that grants immunity from illness, enables the ability to work long hours, reduces sleep requirements and allows one to pass on nourishment or exercise. They believe...

I know some doctors who believe...

06/05/2020

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Six Surefire Ways To Lose Patients

08/07/2015

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

It seems to me that instead of always fixating on how to build our patient base, we need to pause, take some time and consider reasons why patients are prone to leave a practice. Here are six ways to ensure their sendoff. Oh, in case you are...

It seems to me that instead of...

08/07/2015

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How A Positive Attitude At The Top Can Spur Staff Productivity

11/08/2012

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

It is no secret that the attitude of one’s practice starts at the top with the doctor(s) and trickles down to staff. If the doctor walks into the office in high spirits, smiling and ready to take on the day, that positive energy transfers to...

It is no secret that the...

11/08/2012

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Why Your Practice Needs Rules (Even When Coworkers Are ‘Family’)

05/04/2018

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

You’ve heard the expression “You can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family.” Very true.

You’ve heard the expression “You...

05/04/2018

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Are You Really Listening To Your Staff?

09/05/2014

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Truth … I enjoy my work. Part of that is because it offers the opportunity to meet and speak with hundreds of doctors and staff who are fresh out of school, decades in practice and everywhere in between. This happens sometimes in person in...

Truth … I enjoy my work. Part of...

09/05/2014

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