Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2004 Issue 14
Practice Management: Bring Office Manager Into The Process
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Article Overview
This article discusses the practice-management side of onboarding a new physician into a medical group or solo practice. It focuses on the office manager’s role in the transition, how authority and communication should be structured, and why internal and external introductions matter for day-to-day operations and practice relationships. The piece is intended for practice administrators, office managers, and physicians involved in staffing and operational planning.
Why This Topic Matters
Adding a physician affects billing, contracts, workflow, and staff relationships, so practices need a coordinated administrative process. The article highlights operational issues that can affect continuity, account receivables, and office authority when more than one doctor is involved.
What You Will Learn
- How a new physician onboarding process can affect office operations
- Why the office manager’s role is central during physician integration
- How practices can clarify authority and communication lines
- Why staff and community introductions are part of a smooth transition
Who Should Read This
- Practice managers
- Office managers
- Physicians
- Medical group administrators
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