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Jason Whitener
Member Since: 01/26/16
Post: 35 of 45

One thing I would add to this list: Send out a letter announcing the transition to patients of
record going back at least three years. This is a great opportunity to let your current patient base
know about the exciting things going on at the practice (expanded hours, improved aesthetics,
practice staying in the family, etc.) Our transition clients have found this to be a great way to
reactivate many patients that may have gone dormant and now have a reason to come back in to
meet you and see the improvements.
Congratulations and best of luck! ■

10/18/2017

BlackhorseMarketing
Member Since: 11/15/16
Post: 36 of 45

There are going to be varying opinions on hiring the new manager. Mine would be to find
someone with strong business sense and organization. Perhaps someone that doesn't have any
medical experience. That way you can train them in a way you're most comfortable.
Also, I'd suggest targeting someone else simultaneously that can help you develop a system
that you can be comfortable with, help you fill in the blanks that you say you have as far as the
front office. Steering clear of consultants, as mentioned before, you could talk to a manager that
has been a part of an office that has experienced growth within an office, because, like you said,
you don't want to floor it from 0-60mph right away. ■
10/23/2017

ToothNinja99
Member Since: 01/07/10
Post: 39 of 45

I have talked to a few consultants and practiced under a few models. Everything can be
gleaned from plumbing the DT archives. It's all here at your fingertips.
After spending five years on here I went to Breakaway and it was nothing new (not detracting from a practice management course.) Just saying the basics of a successful practice have been
around for decades. There is no magic silver bullet. Identify the systems, improve the systems,
work the systems and constantly make sure it's all being done. Or, spend the money and have
someone spoon-feed it to you. Only you know what your time is worth.
My only bit of advice: Find a strong OM who knows all this stuff so you can concentrate on
the back and most of your work is already done. That will require an office that collects enough
to afford one and keeping a reasonable OH around 50 percent. ■

11/3/2017

Sandy Pardue
Member Since: 08/21/02
Post: 42 of 45

Come to the Townie Meeting in Orlando this April. You will learn so much and take home
tools to help you work on the practice and gain confidence in the area of practice management. ■
11/5/2017

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