Enhancing Practice Efficiency

Abstract

Successful practices are placing an emphasis on enhancing efficiency and being able to see more patients in the same period while preserving patient satisfaction and preventing physician burnout. This article discusses the importance of efficiency and offers multiple suggestions for increasing efficiency that can be implemented into every medical practice. It identifies common inefficiencies and roadblocks; offers several ways to improve employee efficiency; discusses leadership, communication, and best practices to enhance workflow; and offers suggestions on how to structure a medical office to maximize patient satisfaction and provider and employee workflow.