decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 5 (May)
Address support staff, patient access when your doctors go part time
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Article Overview
This article discusses how medical practices can adapt as more physicians move to part-time schedules or phased retirement. It focuses on operational planning for support staff, patient handoffs, physician availability, and internal agreements, and is aimed at practice managers, administrators, and physician leaders responsible for maintaining access and continuity of care.
Why This Topic Matters
Part-time physician arrangements can affect workflow, staffing, patient continuity, and financial planning. The article helps practice leaders think through the operational changes that may be needed as physician work patterns shift.
What You Will Learn
- Why part-time physician arrangements are becoming more common in medical practices
- How practice size can affect the impact of part-time physicians
- Operational considerations for staffing, patient access, and physician transitions
- Planning issues related to support staff, scheduling, and ownership agreements
Who Should Read This
- Practice managers
- Medical group administrators
- Physician leaders
- Healthcare operations staff
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