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Health Care Industry Annual Turnover Rate About 32%

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Edmund B. Ura

The health care industry is experiencing roughly 32% turnover annually, of which about two-thirds represent “voluntary separations.”  Health centers realize turnover is a significant problem, and a difficult one to tackle.  While everyone wants to reduce turnover, many organizations don’t … Continue reading →

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Your Front-Line Staff Have Pay Pressures — Understand Them

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Edmund B. Ura

Pay isn’t always the answer to every problem, but understanding the pay pressures on the most vulnerable of our employees is essential for every health center.  Front-line employees in the FQHC environment, whether in the the “front office” or “back … Continue reading →

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Provider Retention Best Practice

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Edmund B. Ura

Listen to them. I contemplated just “dropping the mic” and walking away after saying that, but felt compelled to explain. In the last few months we’ve had numerous calls and emails from both health centers and PCAs looking for help … Continue reading →

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FQHC Provider Productivity Lags Expectations

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Edmund B. Ura

The actual productivity of FQHC family practice physicians averages about 14% less than what is planned for on a daily basis, and about 11% below expectations on an annual basis. While productivity against expectations is somewhat higher in an incentive … Continue reading →

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The Staffing Mistake Your Health Center Can No Longer Afford to Make

Posted on July 16, 2015 by E. Ross Ura

Lesa Peterson, one of our consultants as well as a consultant for trusted partner FQHC Associates, writes about the dangers of cost cutting when trying to improve your health center’s efficiency in the face of increased competition. Many health centers, … Continue reading →

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