Perfecting Your Practice

When it comes to practicing medicine, being a great leader is a critical piece to success. Having strong leadership skills can improve team communication, patient outcomes, and your own personal success. Learn what it takes to be an effective leader in order to be a better healthcare professional. We’re talking with Leslie English, CEO of Dale … Continue reading "What Leadership Looks Like – Ep 34 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

How do you know when the time is right to expand your healthcare practice? And what are the steps to take in order to get there? Every practice—like every business—is different, with unique needs and factors to consider. Hear the experience of one dentist who recently expanded his practice to accommodate growth. Host Chris Panebianco interviews … Continue reading "Managing Practice Growth – Ep 33 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

When it comes to practicing medicine, being a great leader is a critical piece to success. Having strong leadership skills can improve team communication, patient outcomes, and your own personal success. Learn what it takes to be an effective leader in order to be a better healthcare professional. We're talking with Leslie English, CEO of Dale Carnegie in Central New York.

How do you know when the time is right to expand your healthcare practice? And what are the steps to take in order to get there? Every practice — like every business — is different, with unique needs and factors to consider. Hear the experience of one dentist who recently expanded his practice to accommodate growth. Host Chris Panebianco interviews Jacob L. Revercomb, D.D.S., D.I.C.O.I.

Today’s healthcare climate is more crowded and complicated than ever. Take dentistry, for example–the industry is facing increased consolidation, competition, and cash crunches. To understand what makes today’s dentists tick, we surveyed more than 400 dentists about everything from what keeps them up at night to their financial goals to how they’re planning for the … Continue reading "Survey Says … Results of BHG’s National Dentist Study – Ep 32 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Today’s healthcare climate is more crowded and complicated than ever. Take dentistry, for example--the industry is facing increased consolidation, competition, and cash crunches. To understand what makes today’s dentists tick, we surveyed more than 400 dentists about everything from what keeps them up at night to their financial goals to how they’re planning for the future. Tune in to hear the results and insights from BHG's National Dentist Survey, which we discuss with our Market Research Manager, Melody Williams.

The healthcare payment market is rapidly changing as patients’ out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to rise. Healthcare facilities are faced with mounting receivables and increased procedure abandonment, and patients aren’t getting the treatment they need. This episode examines the industry’s challenges and explores potential solutions. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a … Continue reading "Patient Lending: The State of the Industry – Ep 31 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Understanding behavioral differences can help us be better bosses, colleagues, and practitioners. Today’s guest is Allison Whiting, a consultant who has experience with DiSC behavioral assessment tools. Hear what she has to say about having more awareness about each other’s behaviors so that we can communicate more effectively. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by … Continue reading "Understanding How Behavior Impacts Work – Ep 30 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Need a website, but not sure where to start? Already have a site, but it needs an update? Tune in for insights on everything from defining your audience, key messages and goals to the technical aspects of building a site. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial … Continue reading "Where to Start When Building a Website – Ep 29 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

The healthcare payment market is rapidly changing as patients’ out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to rise. Healthcare facilities are faced with mounting receivables and increased procedure abandonment, and patients aren’t getting the treatment they need. This episode examines the industry’s challenges and explores potential solutions.

Understanding behavioral differences can help us be better bosses, colleagues, and practitioners. Today's guest is Allison Whiting, a consultant who has experience with DiSC behavioral assessment tools. Hear what she has to say about having more awareness about each other's behaviors so that we can communicate more effectively.

Need a website, but not sure where to start? Already have a site, but it needs an update? Tune in for insights on everything from defining your audience, key messages and goals to the technical aspects of building a site.

Learn how one organization is making positive change in its local community, as well as how business owners can help nonprofits further their missions through their support. Special guest: John Tumino, homeless advocate and founder of Syracuse, N.Y.-based nonprofit In My Father’s Kitchen ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading … Continue reading "Activating Community Change – Ep 28 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Learn the basics of email marketing for your healthcare practice or business. Special guest: Andy Zebulske ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more about BHG’s working capital loans, business startup loans, credit cards, and patient financing, visit BankersHealthcareGroup.com.

In the spirit of the holiday season, we're talking about how to create positive change within and give back to your community. This episode's special guest is John Tumino, homeless advocate and founder of Syracuse, N.Y.-based nonprofit In My Father's Kitchen. John shares the story about why he started his organization, which feeds and cares for the homeless, and the many lives he's affected. John and our host also talk about House Calls for the Homeless, which provides medical care to the unsheltered homeless in Syracuse, N.Y. BHG donated $15,000, which provides much needed start-up assistance for House Calls for the Homeless to provide:Immediate and long-term medicationsTransportation for a patient to a hospital or healthcare facilityAny patient medical costs not covered by Medicaid

Email is one of the most effective ways to market your healthcare services or business. This week’s episode covers the basics, from types of campaigns to execute and list management to best practices and what to avoid.

Student debt, outstanding loans, increased tax obligations, practice investments … these are just some of the financial concerns on the minds of aspiring healthcare professionals—and a reality for many who currently practice medicine. You can take control of your finances, and we’re speaking today with a financial expert for advice on how to do it. … Continue reading "Financial Concerns on the Minds of Young Healthcare Pros – Ep 26 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

The Consumer Data Industry Association recently refined the way it calculates consumers' credit scores, which affected them in a positive way. For healthcare providers and business owners, this is good news! Special guest: April Brissette ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To … Continue reading "Here’s why now is a good time for credit scores – Ep 25 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

According to scientific research, laughter can be just as important to our well-being as diet and exercise. Time magazine even recently issued a special edition focused exclusively on the science of laughter and how it can positively affect our bodies, minds, and souls. As a healthcare professional, we know you deal with stress regularly and … Continue reading "Have you had your daily dose of laughter? – Ep 24 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Review sites are important, particularly if you're a healthcare professional trying to attract and retain patients! Learn how to manage your online reputation. Special guest: Gene Marks

Tune in to get an overview of all financing options available, from credit cards to traditional bank loans to everything in between. Special guest: Gene Marks ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more about BHG’s working capital loans, business startup … Continue reading "What financing is really best for you? – Ep 22 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Marketing isn't worth the effort? Sure, if you don't want to grow your business. Find out from BHG Chief Marketing Officer Chris Panebianco and Dr. Randy Wong why word-of-mouth marketing just isn't enough to attract and retain patients today. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for … Continue reading "Marketing isn't worth the effort – Ep 21 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

You may be the doctor, but if you own the practice, then you’re also the CEO! Find out why it pays in the long run to understand the business of your practice for yourself. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn … Continue reading "But My Business Manager Knows it All – Ep 20 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

BHG Chief Marketing Officer Chris Panebianco welcomes Roger Wohlner, long-term financial advisor and finance writer. The two discuss retirement funds and planning options for healthcare professionals. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more about BHG’s working capital loans, business startup … Continue reading "Retirement Planning Options for Medical Professionals – Ep 19 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

BHG Chief Marketing Officer Chris Panebianco welcomes Dr. Randy Wong to discuss scarcity marketing in healthcare. Dr. Wong is a retinal doctor, host of the Russ and Randy podcast and founder of Medical Marketing Enterprises, LLC. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. … Continue reading "Scarcity Marketing in Healthcare – Ep 18 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Special guests Gene Marks and Jessica Page are back to talk startup businesses with host Chris Panebianco. We’ll cover startup pitfalls, the importance of gauging cash flow and offer suggestions for success. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more about … Continue reading "Ways to Turn your Startup Dream into a Nightmare – Ep 17 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Your credit score matters! Keeping your score in good standing can provide you with better lending opportunities – and even better career opportunities for healthcare professionals. Featuring special guests Gene Marks and April Brissette. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn … Continue reading "Why You Should Pay More Attention to your Credit Score – Ep 16 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

In episode 15, BHG welcomes financial planner Roger Wohlner to the Perfecting Your Practice podcast. Host and BHG Chief Marketing Officer Chris Panebianco talks with Wohlner about how to plan today for a successful 2019 by running your practice as a business. ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider … Continue reading "Financial Planning for 2019 – Ep 15 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Learn low-cost marketing moves can you make to grow your healthcare practice or  business. Special guest Gene Marks ‘Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more about BHG’s working capital loans, business startup loans, credit cards, and patient financing, visit BankersHealthcareGroup.com

Just because it’s NOT tax season doesn’t mean you should forget about taxes! Here are some must-do’s in Q3 to be prepared when tax time comes. With special guests Gene Marks and Jessica Page Perfecting Your Practice podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, a leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more … Continue reading "Tax Must-Do’s in Q3 – Ep. 13 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

BHG's Chief Marketing Officer Chris Panebianco talks with Gene Marks share industry secrets and knowledge on how to engage people, because there’s no such thing as having enough business. Gene writes every day for The Washington Post and weekly for Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines. Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, the leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. … Continue reading "Driving Patient Engagement – Ep. 12 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Gene Marks and Jessica Page join us once again in a fun roundtable discussion to cover financial terms and acronyms every healthcare professional should know. Gene writes every day for The Washington Post and weekly for Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines; Jessica is Senior Tax Manager at BHG. Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, the leading provider of … Continue reading "Financial terms healthcare pros need to know – Ep. 11 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Special guest Gene Marks joins our podcast to share some tips on how to plan ahead financially and manage your money to set your healthcare practice up for success. Gene writes every day for The Washington Post and weekly for Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines. Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, the leading provider of financial solutions … Continue reading "Practice as a doctor, but think like a business owner – Ep. 10 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download Full Transcript (PDF) Chris Panebianco, Chief Marketing Officer at BHG welcomes back  Earl Anderson from Tennessee Orthopaedics.  To discuss how to succeed with bundles.     Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, the leading provider of financial solutions for healthcare professionals. To learn more about BHG’s working capital loans, business startup loans, … Continue reading "Succeeding with Bundles – Ep. 9 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download Full Transcript (PDF) Chris Panebianco, Chief Marketing Officer at BHG is back again along with our special guest, Earl Anderson from Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic. In this episode, we're talking about challenges faced and strategies implemented by a surgical specialty practice trying to maintain its independence. Perfecting Your Practice’ podcast is presented by Bankers Healthcare Group, the leading … Continue reading "The Fight for Independence | Ep. 8 – Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download Full Transcript (PDF) Some specializations today are graduating with over $300,000 in student loan debt. Even some of your higher specialties, this is a lot more than what an annual salary may be. There is a tremendous amount of stress that comes with this. Forget about business debt alone, you’ve got student loan debt, … Continue reading "How to Take Control of Medical Practice Debt – Ep 07 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

  Download Full Episode Transcript (PDF) As a medical professional, you’re in one of the most competitive times the healthcare industry has ever seen. According to Healthcare Recurrent Network healthcare is now one of the fastest growing industries. Modern Healthcare Magazine reports that demand for healthcare is expected to pick up even more as the … Continue reading "4 Easy Ways to Boost Marketing for your Medical Practice – Ep 06 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download the full Episode Transcript (PDF)  Keith Gruebele, your host is joined by two very special guests, Jessica Page who is the BHG Senior Tax Manager and  Gene Marks, CPA, business owner, and writer for the Washington Post. "This is great for me because we have a CPA who is also a small business owner, and then we … Continue reading "Are you making these tax mistakes? Ep 4.5 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download Episode Transcript (PDF) We’re speaking here about perfecting your practice and the things that we can do to continue managing your practice to the best potential. In this particular episode, I want to touch base a little bit about the financial aspect of your healthcare practice. More specifically, the lending area of it. ‘Perfecting … Continue reading "Navigating the Medical Practice Lending Landscape – Ep 04 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download Full Transcript (PDF) The success of any practice depends upon attracting and retaining patients. So how, exactly, do new patients find you and existing patients keep you top of mind? Are you doing everything you can? In this episode, I’m not going to tell you what to do—I’m going to tell you what NOT to … Continue reading "4 “Don’ts” of Medical Practice Marketing – Ep 03 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"

Download Full Transcript (PDF) If you’re the owner, then managing a healthcare business is just as important as practicing medicine. And if selling your practice means retirement for you, then wouldn’t you want to be managing that asset as best as possible? Wouldn’t you want to know that you’re setting yourself up for the success you … Continue reading "How Much is My Medical Practice Worth? – Ep 02 | Perfecting Your Practice Podcast"