Lynn Homisak, PRT, CHC

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Happy Or Unhappy At Work? How To Read Your Staff’s Telltale Signs

06/16/2017

My epitaph would never read, “If only I had worked just one more day!” Does that mean I didn’t or don’t like working? No. Yet after reading, “Over a lifetime, workers spend an average of 90,000 hours on the job,” I thought wow, that is a lot...

My epitaph would never read, “If...

06/16/2017

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What Should You Expect From Your Employees?

04/09/2014

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

I have had a number of requests for me to discuss the qualities that define an exceptional staff person. The following is an excerpt taken from our SOS Employee Manual and clearly outlines employees’ behavioral expectations. Feel free to...

I have had a number of requests...

04/09/2014

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Does Your Practice Have Adequate Staff?

12/07/2021

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Here the author shares instances in which staff shortages or inefficiencies can impact one's practice.

Here the author shares instances...

12/07/2021

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How To Manage Difficult Patients

05/03/2002

John Guiliana , DPM, MS;

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Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Is there a particular patient or two you dread seeing in your office? If a vote took place among physicians as to what kind of patient provokes the most distress in healthcare providers, we would bet many providers would answer “patients who...

Is there a particular patient or...

05/03/2002

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Ten Ways To Manage Your Time Productively

12/23/2015

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Here are a few time-tested sayings that can help us make the most of our days in our practices.

Here are a few time-tested...

12/23/2015

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Remembering ‘Whatshisname’ When Treating Recurring Patients

05/10/2013

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Has this ever happened to you? You run into one of your patients outside the office and of course when you see him, you know who he is but his name temporarily escapes you. As he walks up to greet you, he confidently says, “Hello, Dr....

Has this ever happened to you?...

05/10/2013

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When Patients Don’t Want To Pay Their Co-Pays

02/26/2019

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

 We’ve all treated those patients who don’t pay after your practice renders services or are resistant to paying co-pays. Here are some suggestions for handling these situations.

 We’ve all treated those...

02/26/2019

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Don’t Let Complacency And A Fear Of Change Affect Your Practice

01/27/2015

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Are you familiar with the age-old tale of the frog and the pot of boiling water?  According to the story, if you place a frog directly into a pot of boiling water, it will immediately jump out. Well, wouldn’t you? However, if you put...

Are you familiar with the...

01/27/2015

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Why Your Practice’s Financial Success Is Tied To Staff Performance

05/01/2012

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

In a recent article, George Taylor writes that he considers an engaged employee “an economic engine for your practice.”1 He makes a lot of interesting points that mirror ideas I firmly adhere to and advocate. That is, there is an undeniable...

In a recent article, George...

05/01/2012

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The (Not So Secret) Secrets Of Success, Part II

04/11/2017

Lynn Homisak , PRT, CHC;

Here is Part II of what I feel were the best takeaways from the DPM Blogs I have written for Podiatry Today over the past five years.

Here is Part II of what I feel...

04/11/2017

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