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Planting

Planting

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 68 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Do you know the difference between seeding and planting?

When one sews wheat, the product grows quite quickly. When one plants a seed, it takes quite some time before it bears a fruit. The efforts of a human being are very much the same. If your efforts don’t bear immediate results you might be engaged in planting. However, the ultimate reward might take longer to materialize and will be infinitely greater. So, don’t judge yourself by immediate results. (more…)

Beautiful America

Beautiful America

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 67 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Have you ever thought about the United States of America – what a beautiful country it is? America is the country where you can start with so little and build so much. Ben Franklin built a kite, a lightning rod, and he discovered electricity. He even wrote a comment that says, “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” This man knew that if you persevered in what you did, you could develop so much. Continuously.

Even though at times we feel that we have failures and even though sometimes we feel that we are limited living in America; having constant access to so much gives us the ability to rise above in everything that we do. Did you know that most failures eventually lead to successes? But you have to persevere. This is what I wish for you every day. (more…)

Light Up The World

Light Up The World

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 66 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

What do you do when you have challenges all around you so large that they seem insurmountable? What do you do when there’s only darkness and the storms of life are closing in on you?

The light at the core of your being can illuminate the whole world. If you are aware that you are being loved beyond measure by the Creator, you can change everything around you. (more…)

What Changes Can the DC Expect with Medical Integration?

What Changes Can the DC Expect with Medical Integration?

 

New Staff:
Hiring new staff is a positive sign of growth, expansion, advancement and success. But this increase in staff number will also escalate your expenses, responsibility, training and management which may be stressful if not done in an organized manner. It is an accepted fact that a newly established integrated medical center will invariably need to hire more staff as it grows and becomes more successful. The real question is: will it be stressful and chaotic or well thought through and pleasurable?

Clinic Size:
Only eight hundred (800) square foot of minimum space has typically been necessary.

Clinic Schedule:
Office hours are mostly the same, except that usually after the first 4-6 months of initial organization, the clinic becomes much busier and requires more hours because of the volume which has increased drastically.

Equipment:
Initially, because of the overall initial investment and managerial expansion of tasks, it is recommended not to purchase any new equipment. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous consultants convince their clients to invest a large sum of money with the misguided expectation that the return on investment (ROI) will be well worth it. What the clients are not often aware of, is that these consultants benefit from substantial financial kickbacks from the equipment suppliers and therefore will try and convince the client to make the purchase as soon as possible.     
Truthfully, it is preferable and highly advisable to purchase equipment only when needed and when the clinic is in a stable financial situation. Just as well it is critical to make sure that the staff will be well trained in the use of the equipment. It is sad to say but, a national review of clinics inventory clearly shows that there are thousands of clinics which have purchased way too many pieces of equipment while never really amortizing the initial cost or even get the full clinical benefits. So about how much equipment will indeed be necessary to operate a successful medical integrated center? The cost will be about $8,000 to about $18,000. Again I advise all my clients, that this money will be necessary only when the clinic is stable financially. I cannot overemphasize, the importance to make sure that the clinic expansion be progressive, calculated and very well planned. This will make the difference between a well-liked center where patients truly feel that the broadening services has been indeed a blessing to everyone both clinically and financially

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The Nation’s #1 Medical Integration Program

COA’s Medical Integration is USA’s most trusted and reputable program. Dr. Dahan, America’s most recognized expert authority on Medical Integration has guided thousands of doctors reach their ultimate potentials. Dr. Dahan owned and managed his two clinics for twelve years in Southern California before he became a consultant. His direct and simple approach as well as his ability to take very complex business and life issues and translate them into real life lessons, has been the hallmark of his success. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Dahan was exclusively chosen to host the Doctors Daily Live Radio Show, addressing physicians’ issues while influencing doctors to reach higher potentials. With brilliant marketing strategies, unmatched healthcare consulting experience and clinic integration expertise, Dr. Dahan has so much to offer. A gifted speaker and accomplished writer, Dr. Dahan shares his advice in his unique, informative manner. His Wisdom Podcasts are downloaded by 52,000 global listeners daily. Dr. Dahan also writes blogs for the VJ Posts and has appeared on the Charlie Harary Radio Show.

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Being Blessed

Being Blessed

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 65 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Do you know what it means to be blessed?

My own interpretation of being blessed is that you have abundance in all good things. It also means that your joys, like the stars at night, are too numerous to count. It means that your victories are more abundant than all the grains of sand on all the beaches and all the oceans all over the world. It means also that lack and struggle actually only serves to make you stronger.

It also means that beauty, order, and abundance are your constant companions. It means that every pathway that you choose leads you to that which is pure, good, and lovely. Every doubt and fear can actually be replaced by a deep, binding trust – something that serves to you as an evidence that there is a higher power all around you.

That is what a true blessing means. If this is what you have in your life, then you are truly blessed. If it’s not what you have in your life then change it by changing yourself. You can change everything around you. These blessings can become yours. It can happen – and you can do it.

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Light & Dark

Light & Dark

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 64 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

What is the difference between light and darkness? When men build a dam, it is to generate electricity. The goal is to allow the water to flow as it did before. The real goal is for it to vigorously cascade, moving through and activating the turbines so that the water attains a higher level than it had originally done – so then it creates electricity.

It’s an interesting concept, that darkness cannot exist in the presence of light. Darkness is no more than the absence of light that is the definition of darkness. Darkness lacks the power to create and to build. Light, on the other hand, has absolutely no way to battle against darkness. When it appears, the darkness melts away. (more…)

The Sun Is Always Shining

The Sun Is Always Shining

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 63 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

A wise man once wrote, “The sun is always shining. Even when it is night on one half of the globe, there is sunshine on the other… Even where it is dark, the brightness is present through the stars.” What an amazing concept.

Only a truly wise man could say such a thing. What this means is that you have the power within yourself to overcome any challenge at any time. Even though it may seem that you’re not able to, you have that power within yourself. There is power in believing in yourself and knowing that you can overcome it. Take that strength and hold on to it with every fiber of your body and overcome it. (more…)

Vulnerable

Vulnerable

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 62 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Some people are often afraid or somewhat uncomfortable with being vulnerable. Vulnerable means to be accessible, to be defenseless, to be exposed, and often, to be liable or ready. But to be vulnerable can be such a great opportunity for you to be who you truly want to be. For instance, just saying “I’m sorry” means that you don’t have any cover-ups. You can apologize for the mistake you’ve made.

The person who has an inner wholesomeness does not fear saying “I’m sorry” ever. They are honest about themselves and they can be vulnerable as to what happens. Vulnerable about their emotions and for that, they’re agreeing to be who they are. Now that is because it doesn’t shatter the core of their identity. They know who they are and they believe in their mission. (more…)

Thank You

Thank You

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 61 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

When wisdom is imparted to you, you must say, “Thank you.” For the value of time, the dignity of simplicity, the influence of examples, and the virtue of patience. To learn of the success of perseverance and the worth of character. The obligation of a duty and the improvement of talent. The pleasure of working; the powers of kindness. The joy of originality. All these, empower you to be a better person. For this, say “Thank you.” (more…)

Trust

Trust

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 60 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Do you know the difference between faith and trust? Faith has limitations, an example of that is if a person were drowning in water and was holding onto a straw. Faith is what keeps you going, it keeps you thinking and believing that you will make it. As long as you’re holding on to that straw, something is there to save you. But you still need the straw. (more…)

5 Best Ways to Improve Employee Efficiency in an Integrated Medical Center

5 Best Ways to Improve Employee Efficiency in an Integrated Medical Center

Managing hundreds of my clients’ clinics for the last 26 years has taught me that irrespective of how many staff members a clinic adds, you first need to make sure that your employees’ time is used proficiently. As a matter of fact, I can say that unequivocally that my top producing and most successful clients are those who spend valuable time making sure that their staff members are very happy with their jobs.

So, here are my recommendations:

Take the time to train:

Although learning on the job can be effective and may even seem that you will save time and money, studies have shown that requesting employees to learn on the fly can be extremely inefficient. Instead of having your staff work with no little or no guidance, take the extra day to teach them the necessary skills to do their job properly. Then don’t just stop there. There are many ways you should support your employee’s development with individual mentoring, classes, seminars… Remember, the better trained they are and the more productive they will be.

Match Tasks to skills:

If you truly want to maximize your employee’s efficiency you need to clearly and honestly evaluate your employee’s skills and match them with the best suited position. An extroverted, friendly and creative person would probably be best suited for a front desk reception to welcome your patients and make everyone feel comfortable. Asking your employees to be “great” at everything is just not reasonable. So, before giving an employee a task ask yourself: is this the person best suited to perform this task? If not, find someone else whose skills match your needs. 

Set Focused Goals:

So many articles have been written about making sure that goals are “SMART”- specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Each time you want to assign a new task, ask yourself if it fits these requirements. Statistics have shown that applying the SMART method will save you much aggravation and will show your employees that you are well organized and conscientious about your office growth.

Incentivize and Reward:

Employees like many of us like to be recognized when a job is well done because it makes, they feel appreciated and is also encourages them to continue increasing their productivity. It is well known that the people who refer the most patients to a clinic are the ones who truly feel loved and special by the doctor. Give employees the opportunity to shine and when they do, make sure you acknowledge them with great praises. 

Give Honest Feedback:

Performance reviews are essential and critical to measure employee’s efficiency levels. Be honest in your evaluation and don’t ever be afraid to discuss your employee’s performance. If your feel an employee is not pulling their fair share of responsibility, sit down with them and clearly outline their shortcomings. As soon as you have made your point clear, offer them a list of suggestions and directives to help them become better in their position. By properly guiding them and showing them how they can improve their ways, will encourage them to sharpen their skills and regain confidence in their position.   

Your staff is the backbone of your office. Train them, guide them, support them, thank them and they will outperform your expectations for a long time. 

The Nation’s #1 Medical Integration Program

COA’s Medical Integration is USA’s most trusted and reputable program. Dr. Dahan, America’s most recognized leading expert authority on Medical Integration has guided thousands of doctors reach their ultimate potentials. Dr. Dahan owned and managed his two clinics for twelve years in Southern California before he became a consultant. His direct and simple approach as well as his ability to take very complex business and life issues and translate them into real life lessons, has been the hallmark of his success. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Dahan was exclusively chosen to host the Doctors Daily Live Radio Show, addressing physicians’ issues while influencing doctors to reach higher potentials. With brilliant marketing strategies, unmatched healthcare consulting experience and clinic integration expertise, Dr. Dahan has so much to offer. A gifted speaker and accomplished writer, Dr. Dahan shares his advice in his unique, informative manner. His Wisdom Podcasts are downloaded by 52,000 global listeners daily. Dr. Dahan also writes blogs for the VJ Posts and has appeared on the Charlie Harary Radio Show. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5147408/

A 5-Point Checklist to Improve Healthcare Employee Performance

https://journals.lww.com/joem/Abstract/2013/10000/Improving_Employee_Productivity_Through_Improved.3.aspx

https://www.verywellhealth.com/get-maximum-performance-from-your-employees-2317049

Get your FREE medical integration book and find out all the details on how you will successfully integrate your clinic!

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The Nation’s #1 Medical Integration Program

COA’s Medical Integration is USA’s most trusted and reputable program. Dr. Dahan, America’s most recognized expert authority on Medical Integration has guided thousands of doctors reach their ultimate potentials. Dr. Dahan owned and managed his two clinics for twelve years in Southern California before he became a consultant. His direct and simple approach as well as his ability to take very complex business and life issues and translate them into real life lessons, has been the hallmark of his success. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Dahan was exclusively chosen to host the Doctors Daily Live Radio Show, addressing physicians’ issues while influencing doctors to reach higher potentials. With brilliant marketing strategies, unmatched healthcare consulting experience and clinic integration expertise, Dr. Dahan has so much to offer. A gifted speaker and accomplished writer, Dr. Dahan shares his advice in his unique, informative manner. His Wisdom Podcasts are downloaded by 52,000 global listeners daily. Dr. Dahan also writes blogs for the VJ Posts and has appeared on the Charlie Harary Radio Show.

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Be Different

Be Different

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 59 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Many people have the will, the notion, and often the ambition to be different. Now, being different, what does it mean? Does it mean dressing like everyone else, acting like everyone else, thinking like everyone else?

Being different means so much; you can be yourself. That’s different enough. As a matter of fact, there’s no one like you. There is no other human being like you. You are the only one, a unique creation that walks in this earth, that walks, talks, thinks, acts, and is like you. That’s it. (more…)

No Worries, No Cares

No Worries, No Cares

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 58 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

As I was driving by today, I saw a man on a bicycle with flip-flops, a t-shirt, a suntan, shorts, enjoying his ride. He had a drink in his hands and he seemed as though he had no care and no worries at all. He seemed quite relaxed. He looked truly happy. He was just waiting at the light to cross the street with his bicycle. It occurred to me that there are people in this world who enjoy their day, even though don’t seem to have much.

You could tell that this man did not have a lot but in truth, irrespective of his material possessions, this man seemed quite content. The ultimate life, to be happy with what you have, not to be in constant pursuit of more or greater, or better, but just to be content. (more…)

Good Vs Evil

Good Vs Evil

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 57 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

It is interesting that in our present world there is always a struggle between good and evil. Every human being faces this. Only very few people in this world, who are chosen to be special people, don’t have that struggle. In every struggle, there are ups and downs. Times when the evil in us gets the better of us. There are also times when the inherent good within us triumphs.

Our world is a world that allows for the existence of greed, hate, and suffering… But also for goodness, sharing, and loving. Although the Creator created such a world as to reflect the infinite goodness and perfection, He also shrouded all of this in a veil of distinctive evil. (more…)

Best in Words

Best in Words

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 56 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Here’s a play on words: I found out that the best age is courage. The best mile is smile. The best stand is understand. The best end is friend, and the best day is today.

These words all have combinations which should make you better. Use it. (more…)

The Carpenter

The Carpenter

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 55 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

There was a story that I read once about an elderly carpenter who was ready to retire. He told his employer who was a contractor, that he had made plans to leave the house building business, and wanted to live a more leisurely life with his family.

The contractor was so sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. Of course, the carpenter said yes. But, in time it wasn’t easy to see that his heart was not in it. The carpenter did not do as well as he should have and built a shoddy house. Well, it’s unfortunate that this is the way he ended his dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work the employer came to inspect the house and he handed him the front door key, and said, “This is your house, my gift to you.” (more…)

What Research Has Been Done in Reference to Billing and Coding for Medically Integrated Centers?

What Research Has Been Done in Reference to Billing and Coding for Medically Integrated Centers?

What Research Has Been Done in Reference to Billing and Coding for Medically Integrated Centers?

Managing a healthcare practice comes with a long list of complex challenges that need to be solved on a daily basis. Anyone who is involved in the operational aspects of a medical integrated office or healthcare facility understands that there are many situations that require making educated and rule-based decisions based on a variety of factors.

Dr. Dahan, COA’s senior consultant, has established over 1256 integrated medical centers in 45 states for the last 26 years and therefore has an unprecedented advantage over any competition. Since 1994, he has designed a comprehensive database of codes and billing methods for each state. Reports show that many clinics fail miserably to successfully collect on the services they perform because they are simply not trained properly. These clinics are performing the services, but they are not getting paid the full fees they deserve.

Here is a brief overview of critical protocols which require careful attention:

Diagnosis:

Doctors need to know how to choose the most relevant diagnosis which must not only reflect the correct code describing the patient’s condition but will also be accepted and reimbursed by the payor. The applicable diagnosis must also be listed in a precise order to demonstrate relevancy; this process done incorrectly will not only delay payment but could most likely deny full treatment approval.

Fee schedule and codes bundling:

Another common mistake is not knowing how to choose a legitimate fee schedule which must be precisely selected to support a reasonable percentile according to each local demographic. All codes must be skillfully organized and or bundled. However, although code bundling can be beneficial in many instances, there is potential for issues to occur when a patient requires a service that doesn’t fall into a set of codes that can be bundled. This again, can put a provider at risk for not being reimbursed for the additional services. In this situation, there is also unfortunately the potential for a healthcare provider to avoid performing a particular service or procedure, or to bill the patient more than they should, in order to ensure they receive full payment for all procedures provided. This tactic of over-billing is referred to as upcoding, and is an illegal medical practice.

CPT Modifiers:

In cases where procedures are altered from the norm, or additional services are added, code modifiers are used to reflect the changes for billing and reimbursement purposes. In some cases, a healthcare billing professional may forget to include the correct modifiers with their CPT codes, which again prevents the provider from receiving the full reimbursement for the services performed. Or, on the other hand, the payer may overlook a CPT modifier and therefore reimburse less than what is due to the provider.

When done correctly, CPT code bundling and using modifiers does improve the billing and collecting process for healthcare practices.

Reading the few comments listed above, one can easily realize why it is very important for all professionals to be properly trained and to understand how to use the different types of medical codes and modifiers correctly when considering medical integration.

The Nation’s #1 Medical Integration Program

COA’s Medical Integration is USA’s most trusted and reputable program. Dr. Dahan, America’s most recognized leading expert authority on Medical Integration has guided thousands of doctors reach their ultimate potentials. Dr. Dahan owned and managed his two clinics for twelve years in Southern California before he became a consultant. His direct and simple approach as well as his ability to take very complex business and life issues and translate them into real life lessons, has been the hallmark of his success. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Dahan was exclusively chosen to host the Doctors Daily Live Radio Show, addressing physicians’ issues while influencing doctors to reach higher potentials. With brilliant marketing strategies, unmatched healthcare consulting experience and clinic integration expertise, Dr. Dahan has so much to offer. A gifted speaker and accomplished writer, Dr. Dahan shares his advice in his unique, informative manner. His Wisdom Podcasts are downloaded by 52,000 global listeners daily. Dr. Dahan also writes blogs for the VJ Posts and has appeared on the Charlie Harary Radio Show. 

 

https://www.medirevv.com/blog/6-actionable-tips-to-improve-medical-coding-operations

https://www.lightspeedinc.com/five-rules-to-improve-coding-efficiency-throughput-and-accuracy/

https://www.physicianspractice.com/coding/five-ways-improve-coding-your-medical-practice

https://www.m-scribe.com/blog/improved-medical-coding-efficiency-improves-your-bottom-line

Get your FREE medical integration book and find out all the details on how you will successfully integrate your clinic!

If you’ve been contemplating medically integrating your clinic to provide the BEST diversified healthcare without compromising your philosophy, this is YOUR opportunity to join our group of 1256+ centers in 45 states and create the wave of the future!

The Nation’s #1 Medical Integration Program

COA’s Medical Integration is USA’s most trusted and reputable program. Dr. Dahan, America’s most recognized expert authority on Medical Integration has guided thousands of doctors reach their ultimate potentials. Dr. Dahan owned and managed his two clinics for twelve years in Southern California before he became a consultant. His direct and simple approach as well as his ability to take very complex business and life issues and translate them into real life lessons, has been the hallmark of his success. In the fall of 2019, Dr. Dahan was exclusively chosen to host the Doctors Daily Live Radio Show, addressing physicians’ issues while influencing doctors to reach higher potentials. With brilliant marketing strategies, unmatched healthcare consulting experience and clinic integration expertise, Dr. Dahan has so much to offer. A gifted speaker and accomplished writer, Dr. Dahan shares his advice in his unique, informative manner. His Wisdom Podcasts are downloaded by 52,000 global listeners daily. Dr. Dahan also writes blogs for the VJ Posts and has appeared on the Charlie Harary Radio Show.

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Concerned or Worried

Concerned or Worried

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 54 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

What is the difference between being concerned or worried?

Concerned means that you truly care about something and you have either an opinion, an idea, or a thought that might influence what you’re doing or what is happening. Worried means that you have a lack of faith or a lack of trust in the Creator, as much as the possibility of failure within yourself of something that might not be able to be accomplished; so, you worry.

If you think about those two terms, being concerned or worried, which one truly should you use at any given time when situations arise? Concerned means that you care but at the same time you know something needs to be done about it. Worried means you’ll also do something about it but you don’t think it’s going to be positive. You don’t think it’s going to come out okay. You have a feeling that things are (more…)

Today is Important

Today is Important

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 53 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

It is very important to understand the preciousness of time. Today is the most important day of your life. Now you might say, so was yesterday and so could be tomorrow. The truth is, what you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. What will happen over the next few hours is dependent on what you do today.

All of life and all of the future is based on what you do at the moment, when you think about it. As you think about this moment right now, it will determine what type of future you’re going to have later on. Of course, there’s the past and there’s the present, and there’s also the future. (more…)

Diamonds

Diamonds

Daily Wisdom  – Motivational Podcast – Day 52 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond

Did you know that when diamonds are found they are usually found in dirt? They have to be extracted, cleaned up, polished, and often cut. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done for a diamond to be either appreciated or understood. If you see a diamond in the rough, you wouldn’t know that this precious stone has actually a huge monetary value on the market.

This is the same as it is with people. Often, you meet people who seem to be, to a certain extent, “rough”. Rough on the edges, rough in their beings, in their appearance, or sometimes perhaps rough in just the way they act. But, behind that dust, behind the things around it that makes it look rough, there is a true diamond that lives there, and that is the real person that you see behind. (more…)