Business Basics for Practicing Medicine

Business Fundamentals for All Physicians

Rx for The Business of Medicine™ is a condensed online course that teaches evidence-based practices that tackle administrative burdens and encourage healthy work conditions that help prevent physician burnout. In the past decade, administrative burdens have been identified as one of the leading causes of physician burnout.

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Course curriculum

1. How to use this course
2. 3 min Video: Welcome from Dr. Reagan B. Anderson
1. Fulfillment Workbook
1. Three Gratitude's Each Day
1. 3 min Video: Introduction to Chapter 1 - Fulfillment
2. 3 min Video: Lesson 1 - Mindset
3. 18 min Video: Start With Why - How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek| TEDxPugetSound - YouTube
4. 15 min Video: The Mindset of High Achievers by Tony Robbins| YouTube
5. 10 min Article: The 3 Equations for a Happy Life, Even During a Pandemic by Arthur C. Brooks
6. Mindset Pearls
7. Quiz- Mindset
8. 3 min Video: Lesson 2 - Contracts
9. 4 min Article: 6 Contract Negotiation Tips for Physicians, from Physician Recruiters by The Medicus Firm
10. 6 min Article: 10 Things You Need to Check Before Signing a Contract by Graduateland
11. 11 min Article: How to Negotiate With Health Care Plans by Dean H. Gesme, MD, FACP, FACPE and Marian Wiseman, MA
12. Contracts Pearls
13. Quiz: Contracts
14. 3 min Video: Lesson 3 - DNA of an Organization
15. 4 min Article: What is Organizational DNA? By KennethMD
16. 6 min Article: The 10 Principles of Organizational DNA by Jaime Estupiñán and Gary L. Neilson
17. DNA of an Organization Pearls
18. Quiz: DNA of an Organization
19. 3 min Video: Lesson 4 - Workplace Stress, Fatigue, and Burnout
20. 14 min Article: Stress in the Workplace by Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., Melinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson, and Robert Segal, M.A.
21. 8 min Article: How to Prevent Burnout Among Employees by Ebix
22. 5 min Article: 4 Tips to Create the Best Office Environment for Your Medical Staff by Dustin Staiger
23. 6 min Article: 15 Office Improvement Ideas to Create a Better Work Environment by Richard Henderson
24. Workplace Stress, Fatigue, & Burnout Pearls
25. Quiz: Workplace Stress, Fatigue, and Burnout
26. 3 min Video: Lesson 5 - Patient Experience and Satisfaction
27. 5 min Article: Treat Your Patients Like Customers, or Lose Them by Physicians Practice
28. 9 min Article: The Importance of Patient Satisfaction by Kirill Tšernov
29. Patient Experience & Satisfaction Pearls
30. Quiz: Patient Experience & Satisfaction
31. 3 min Video: Chapter 1 - Wrap-up
1. 20 min White Paper: Clinical Burnout and the Impact of Digital Behavioral Health Solutions by Amanda Brooks, LCSW, CADC and Andrew Philip, PhD, LP
1. Recommended Reading for Chapter 1 - Fulfillment
2. Podcast- The Science of Happiness
1. Chapter 2 Introduction - Prevail
1. Prevail Workbook
1. Exercise for 10 min a day
1. 22 min Video: Lesson 1- Human Resources
2. 4 Min Article: Doctor VS. HR Manager: Finding Balance by Heidi Waldorf, MD
3. 8 Min Article: 10 Common HR Issues at Medical Practices (and How to Solve Them) by Toshy Penny
4. 6 Min Article: The Importance of Checking References by Patrick McKenna, SHRM-CP
5. 7 Min Article: 10 Important Terms in Your Employee Handbook to Watch Out For by Legal Nature
6. 8 Min Article: Creative Compensation by Sarah L. Fogleman at Kansas State University
7. 14 min Article: How to Discipline and Fire Employees by Entrepreneur Media, Inc.
8. 4 Min Article: Can You Terminate Employees Without Crushing Morale? By Leadership Resources
9. 4 Min Article: How to Talk to a Depressed Employee by Joni E Johnston Psy.D
10. 9 Min Article: How to Conduct a Job Interview by Indeed
11. 4 Min Article: How Progressive Discipline Plans Improve Employee Relations & Avoid Lawsuits in Your Dental, Optometry, or Veterinary Practice by Giselle Solorzano
12. Quiz: Human Resources
13. 30 min Video: Lesson 2 - Employee & Patient Safety
14. 34 min Guidebook: All About OSHA by US Department of Labor
15. 31 min Guidebook: Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities by ADA
16. 54 min Guidebook: Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule by US Department of HHS
17. Quiz: Employee & Patient Safety
18. 47 min Video: Lesson 3 - Basic Accounting
19. 7 Min Article: Accounting in Health Care: What You Need to Know by Online Healthcare MBA
20. 9 Min Article: Accounting 101: Basics You Need to Know by Stuart Hart, MD, MBA; Davide S. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA
21. 8 min Article: How to Improve Your Accounts Receivable (AR) in Healthcare? by PayrHealth
22. 4 Min Article: What Is Accounts Payable? By Fresh Books Cloud Accounting
23. 7 Min Article: How to Read a Balance Sheet (The Non-Boring Version) by Andrew Youderian
24. 5 Min Article: How Do I Prepare a Profit and Loss Statement? by Jean Murray
25. 7 Min Article: Cash Flow- How It Works to Keep Your Business Afloat by Jean Murray
26. 5 Min Article: Break-Even Point Formula and Analysis: How to Calculate BEP for Your Business by Colleen Egan
27. 6 Min Article: The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Collect Business Debts by Mike Periu
28. 12 Min Article: Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management 101: The Patient is Paramount by Kathy Hershey
29. 6 Min Article :White Coat Savings: Tax Deductions for Doctors by Gold Medal Waters
30. Quiz: Basic Accounting
31. 35 min Video Lesson 4 - Medical Billing & Coding
32. 11 Min Article: Exploring the Fundamentals of Medical Billing and Coding by RevCycle Inteligence
33. Quiz: Medical Billing & Coding
34. 7 Min Article: The 3 Medical Billing Reports You Should be Running Regularly by Lisa Hedges
35. 3 Min Article: 10 Medical Practice Financial Reports Docs Need to See by Randy Dotinga
36. Quiz: Financial Reports
1. “A Review on Strategies to Manage Physician Burnout” by Rikinkumar S Patel, Shiana Sekhri, Narmada Neerja Bhimanadham,3Sundus Imran, and Sadaf Hossain
1. Recommended Reading for Chapter 2 - Prevail
2. 45 min Guidebook: Model Plans and Programs for the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communications Standards by OSHA
3. Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, 2008 Updated May 2019 by CDC
4. How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations by OSHA
1. Chapter 3 Introduction - Thrive
1. Thrive Workbook
1. Random Acts of Kindness
1. Lesson 1 - Location, Location, Location
2. 3 Min Article: 4 Tips for Physicians Choosing the Right Location by PracticeMatch
3. 8 Min Article: The Complete Guide to Choosing Your Clinic's Location by Practo
4. Quiz: Location
5. Lesson 2 - Handling Your Finances
6. 20 Min Article: Understanding Personal Finance for Physicians by Nathan Paulus
7. 5 Min Article: All the Ways Your Burnout is Costing You Money by Amrita Jayakumar
8. Quiz: Handling Your Finances
9. 30 Min Article: Medical Malpractice Insurance Complete Guide by Cunningham Group
10. 5 Min Article: The Pros and Cons of Gap Insurance by Brittney Laryea
11. 3 Min Article: Short-term Disability vs Long-term Disability Insurance by Amanda Shih
12. 2 Min Article: Basic Life Insurance: What Does Life Insurance Cover? by Amanda Shih & Rebecca Shoenthal
13. 2Min Article: Director and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance vs. General Liability Insurance - One or Both? By InsuranceQnA.com
14. 4 Min Article: How Does Small Business Health Insurance Work? By eHealthinsurance Services, Inc.
15. 6 Min Article: What is a Business Owners Policy? By Hiscox Inc.
16. 5 Min Article: What Does a Cyber Liability Policy Cover? By Marianne Bonner
17. 6 Min Article: Business Interruption Insurance: What It Can and Cannot Cover by Insureon
18. 4 Min Article: What Does Umbrella Liability Insurance Cover? By Insureon
19. 12 Min Article: Can You Collect Disability Benefits For Burnout? by Derek Funk, Esq., Megan Schandle
20. Quiz: Insurance
21. Lesson 9 - Trusted Advisors
22. 8 Min Article: A Guide to Healthcare Compliance Regulations by Michigan State University
23. 30 Min Guide Book: Medicare Fraud & Abuse: Prevent, Detect, Report by CMS and Medicare Learning Network
24. 21 Min Article: Physician Payment Sunshine Act: Final Rule Top 50 Things to Know by Thomas Sullivan
25. Quiz: Government Protection Laws
26. 3 Min Article: Do I Need a Healthcare Attorney? By Rocket Lawyer
27. 7 Min Article: Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Prospective Healthcare Attorney by Strasburger & Price, L.L.P.
28. 13 Min Article: How to Choose the Right Accountant by Xero
29. 5 Min Article: Top 5 Tips to Choose the Best Insurance Broker by Top Floor Insurance
30. 12 Min Article: How to Choose a Financial Advisor by Geoff Williams and Coryanne Hicks
31. 4 Min Article: 9 Advantages of Outsourcing Your Medical Practice Accounting You Need to Know Of by Outsourcing Insight
32. Quiz: Partners
1. Recommended Reading for Chapter 3 - Thrive
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About this course

Free
119 lessons
4.5 hours of video content

Business Fundamentals for All Physicians

Course curriculum

Welcome to the course!

Chapter #1 : Fulfillment Workbook

Chapter 1: Challenge

Chapter 1- Fulfillment

Chapter 1: White Paper

Optional Reading & Podcast Chapter 1: Fulfillment

Welcome to Chapter 2: Prevail

Chapter 2: Prevail Workbook

Chapter 2: Challenge

Chapter #2- Prevail

Chapter 2: White Paper/Article

Optional: Readings & Podcast Chapter 2: Prevail

Welcome to Chapter 3: Thrive

Chapter 3: Thrive Workbook

Chapter 3: Challenge

Chapter #3- Thrive

Optional Readings & Podcast Chapter 3: Thrive

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About this course