Posts in Physician
The Confidence Trap: Trading Ego for Exponential Impact: Jamey’s Story

By Miranda Dorta

In the world of entrepreneurship, the mindset of "I'm the only one who can do it right" is as seductive as it is dangerous.

This ego-driven mentality feels empowering in the moment, fueling your ambition and sense of being indispensable. But it inevitably becomes a blinding mind trap, causing you to shut out other perspectives and discount the strengths of your team.

Escaping the heroic individual contributor mindset requires discomfort - relinquishing total control and redefining your self-worth beyond being the star performer. 

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Empowering Wellness Through Nutrition and Self-Care

By Miranda Dorta

A profound shift is underway in healthcare, one that focuses on the transformative power of nutrition and self-care. This shift is not just a trend but an important movement towards holistic, patient-focused care. Medical providers stand at the forefront of this shift, playing a vital role in guiding patients toward a path of wellness through nutrition and self-care. By incorporating nutritional or health coaching services, not only can you enhance your patients' well-being, but you can also create a profitable income source for your practice.

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The Importance of Clear Communication in a Healthcare Practice

By Tracy Cherpeski

In a healthcare practice, clear communication is not just a nicety, but a necessity. As a business consultant, I have witnessed firsthand the significant impact that effective communication can have on the overall operations and success of a healthcare practice. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of clear communication in a healthcare setting and provide practical insights for provider-owners to enhance communication with their teams.

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Navigating Winter Blues as a Provider Owner

By Miranda Dorta

As we find ourselves amid the winter season, many find themselves caught in the aftermath exhausted from the previous month of festivities, family gatherings, and the hustle and bustle. Not to mention, the looming task of crafting New Year’s resolutions to kickstart the “new year, new you” mentality. However, for practice owners and those managing private practices, the winter season can bring about particular challenges that contribute to what is commonly known as the "winter blues."

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A Path to Equitable Patient Care

By Tracy Cherpeski

When the healer's hand unknowingly carries the weight of bias, the very essence of medicine is at stake. 

Healthcare is a realm where science and compassion ought to be the norm. However, healthcare providers are not immune to the subtle, yet impactful presence of bias. This blogpost will illuminate the hidden facets of implicit bias in medical care and explore potential paths to a more just and equitable patient experience.

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Thriving Together: Overcoming Professional Isolation in Physician-Owned Practices

By Tracy Cherpeski

Behind many successful physician-owners lies a silent struggle: a deeply-felt sense of professional isolation.

Physician-owned practices have a profound community impact by fostering personalized patient care, promoting local economic growth, and preserving a sense of familiarity and trust within their community. Unlike a hospital or larger practice where social contact and networking is practically built-in, owning a practice, or any business, can feel quite isolating. As a physician-owner, your team is likely made up of just you, possibly a small handful of other providers, and your clinical support and administrative teams. 

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Navigating Healthcare Challenges for Post-College Individuals: Insights and Solutions

By Miranda Dorta

Transitioning from college to the professional world brings a range of new responsibilities for young adults, including managing their healthcare. Many individuals encounter difficulties accessing appropriate healthcare services, particularly in finding OB/GYNs, primary care doctors, and affordable care options. 

In a perfect world, national healthcare plans would not be dependent upon employment or income; however, in America that is not the case. By sharing the challenges young adults/post-graduates face once stepping out of the cocoon of schooling, we hope to share the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare.

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