You’ve asked for it: The three most important things I recommend you do for your medical group to thrive in a down economy. Here they are.
Maybe They’ll Bail GM Out, but Will They Bail You Out?
GM ran its business into the ground by becoming focused on everything other than building cars that their customers wanted. They didn’t even understand who their customers were (in the car business, manufacturers hold to the belief that the dealers are their customers). But when people stop buying cars, the dealers stop buying cars and the whole system slows or shuts down.
You Can’t Solve Problems Working on the Fly
It’s 2:30 p.m. and you’re in the O.R. in the middle of a case. Your phone rings and it’s the [hospital administrator/your CPA/your biller] asking you to make a decision that will impact your practice and perhaps even your bottom line.
Physician (non)Retirement – Impact on Your Practice
It’s widely expected that the decline in the stock market and the recession in general will force large numbers of physicians to work beyond their projected retirement dates.
Luck
I’m fascinated by the role that luck plays in success. For a good background on this topic, read Nessim Nicholas Taleb’s Black Swan, or even better, his Fooled by Randomness.
Tough Times = Great Opportunity
Let others bemoan the bad economy. Use your time to take advantage of the opportunities.