Category Archives: Director’s Pointers

Advice and comment from ES4P faculty on various business concepts, issues, principles, and techniques applicable to physicians.

No Hiding From The Business Of Medicine

Real story!  Two physicians, two different departments in an academic medical center, basically do the same surgical procedures.  Physician A is slightly more productive, producing 5% more wRVUs than B.  Each has a profit/loss statement issued at the end of … Continue reading

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Catch Up To ICD - 10

ICD - 10 is here and many may have not noticed.  The true impact will be in a window from 4 - 8 weeks from now when the revenue effects become clear. What is being noticed is the amount of … Continue reading

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Managing Direct Reports

All physicians at sometime or another will have people directly reporting to them. How to manage those direct reports is a necessary skill if you want to become a good manager and leader. Here are some tips for you to … Continue reading

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Confusion and More Smoke and Mirrors - Roger Orsini, MD, MBA

I found this latest report very interesting in light of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its purpose. That, according to a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, nearly 20 percent of U.S. consumers — 42.9 million people … Continue reading

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“Good” Managers Communicate

Arguably, the most important skill necessary to be a “good” manager is to communicate effectively. Effective communication begins with engaging your subordinates by asking them questions.  A “good” manager asks his or her subordinates for their observations and suggestions. When … Continue reading

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