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Provider Compensation 101 – Maybe Extra Pay Isn’t Worth the Extra Work

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Edmund B. Ura

[This is part of a new series on specific issues related to provider compensation, designed to be “short and sweet” and prompt thinking before doing.] When improving productivity will take time away from your providers’ personal lives, expect push-back.  When … 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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Market Pricing is NOT Job Evaluation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Edmund B. Ura

Okay, I’ve had it.  Normally, while known for being opinionated about my profession, and having climbed up on several metaphorical soap boxes in my time, I can take a lot.  Today, not so much.  A few weeks ago, World at … Continue reading →

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