You’re always looking for ways to optimize your practice and provide the best possible care for your patients, but there’s not always enough time in the day to make the big, sweeping changes that will set your practice up for success… or is there? Pediatric practice management consultant and PCCer Chip Hart has organized a new 3-part webinar series that shows how to make powerful, impactful improvements, sometimes within just a few minutes. "25 Tips to Improve Your Practice Right Now" promises to deliver pragmatic advice across key areas like practice management, self-improvement, culture, and financial planning.
Where do the “tips” come from? Chip’s process
In a recent interview, Chip shared how he developed this comprehensive list of tips. He explains that this webinar series is actually the second iteration of a talk originally designed for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ National Conference & Exhibition. Chip spent months collecting insights and best practices from his work with pediatric practices of all sizes across the country, as well as collating the best tips from other physicians and experts. By tapping into his extensive experience and network, he was able to compile an impressive array of suggestions that any independent pediatrician can implement.
The catch? Chip doesn’t encourage you to take his advice. Not all at once, anyway! He emphasizes focus and prioritization when choosing your “tips”, so that you’re more likely to succeed in accomplishing your goals.
The series is divided into three parts of about 30 minutes you can listen to on the go or when you have a spare few minutes. Rather than overwhelming you with all 25 tips at once, Chip encourages attendees to hone in on just one or two high-impact goals at a time and disregard any you don’t need. This way, you can dedicate the necessary time and effort to truly transforming your practice, rather than attempting to tackle too many changes at once and risking burnout.
Key Takeaways from the “25 Tips” Series
Spoiler alert: Chip is a generous tipper. While the series title is “25 Tips To Improve Your Practice”, he actually provides more than 50 tips. The first 25 are from the original talk he gave for the American Academy of Pediatrics. The second 25 are from his second iteration, plus a few more! The series includes all 55 tips, which is why Chip encourages you to pick and choose the most impactful tip you’d like to implement, rather than tackling them all at once.
Part One
The first webinar in the series dives into the realm of practice management, sharing tactical tips on everything from streamlining workflows to optimizing patient scheduling. Key takeaways from part 1 include:
- How to use AI (safely!)
- Automating repetitive administrative tasks to free up staff time
- Implementing an effective patient recall system to boost preventive care visits
- Leveraging data and analytics to identify areas for operational improvement
Part Two
The second part in the series focuses on personal and professional development, empowering pediatricians to become more resilient, productive, and fulfilled in their roles. Some of the tips covered in this part are:
- Adopting mindfulness practices to manage stress and prevent burnout
- Developing better time management skills to boost efficiency
- Investing in ongoing education and skill-building
Part Three
Finally, the third part in the 25 Tips series explores the importance of practice culture and financial planning. Key takeaways include:
- Strategies for building a positive, collaborative team environment
- Tips for optimizing revenue cycle management and improving profitability
- Guidance on retirement planning and securing your financial future
Why You Should Tune In
Whether you're a seasoned practice owner who wants to tweak an already great system or you’ve got a list a mile long of ways to grow your practice to meet your goals, this webinar series offers invaluable insights that can have a profound impact on your practice. By focusing on just a few high-leverage changes at a time, you can drive meaningful improvements without feeling overwhelmed.
If you're ready to take your practice to the next level, be sure to check out the "25 Tips to Improve Your Practice Right Now" webinar series to join in on the fun! With practical advice and a pragmatic approach that emphasizes realistic changes and community, this program could be the catalyst you need to achieve your practice goals. Find all three parts in PCC's Smart Pediatrics Resource Center, or start the first webinar by clicking below.
