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Helping your doctor manage the practice
Dr. David Black Oral & Dental HealthcareA lot of contemporary literature I have seen in recent months has emphasized the need for leadership by the doctor instead of management. This literature defines the difference between leading and managing as having the team follow a leader, versus managing as a function of supervising day-to-day operations. The reason for this emphasis is that the doctor is the primary producer in the office and often does not have time during the day to manage the team.
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A personal touch makes for a happier holiday season
Fred Berns Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile your competitors scramble to get out their holiday cards, why not do something this season that most of them don't do? Get personal. Share your seasonal sentiments face to face if you can, or by phone if you can't.
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4 ways dentists can help with the opioid crisis
Scott Murray Oral & Dental HealthcareThe national opioid crisis and the shocking death toll that comes with it has a lot of people scrambling to determine the best way to deal with the issue. This is especially true for people in medical professions who have to decide when to prescribe medications and determine the dosage.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Go slow for a better deal
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Big Tobacco releases court-ordered ads
Michelle R. Matisons Medical & Allied HealthcareIt is difficult to separate Thanksgiving Day from the beginning of the Christmas season, and many of us don't have a problem with that. From Black Friday specials to the Macy's Christmas-themed Thanksgiving parade to the countless number of holiday-focused commercials, Thanksgiving operates as the first day of Christmas for the majority of advertisers and consumers.
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Survey: Healthcare jobs remain plentiful and pay well
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAccording to a 2017-2018 salary guide by Health eCareers, responses collected from nearly 20,000 healthcare job seekers collected between March 16 through June 8 suggest a downslide in annual pay for health IT professionals, but salaries otherwise for those in healthcare are still high. And these findings bode well for those in the healthcare field.
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Beyond dentistry: Helping patients’ long-term health
Scott Murray Oral & Dental HealthcareWe all know cardiovascular disease remains a major problem in our society. People often hear about how diet, exercise and doctor visits are some of the most effective ways to prevent a heart attack or a stroke.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Asking for free rent
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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3 ways dentists can support our veterans
Scott Murray Oral & Dental HealthcareOn Veterans Day weekend, people all over the nation take extra time to recognize and thank those who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. While it's great to take part in these events, it's equally important to recognize there are things dentists can do all year to support veterans. Some ways might seem obvious; others may surprise you.
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GOP crafting tax bill as bipartisan ACA stabilization proceeds
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationAfter the Republican Party's failed efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act, the GOP has turned its attention to rewriting the IRS tax code. But that doesn't mean they've given up on healthcare completely.
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