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Five Key Strategies for Managing Inflation in Medical Practices
Medical practices continue to face financial challenges due to inflation, such as rising supply costs and stagnant reimbursement rates. To navigate these pressures, practices can adopt five key strategies: optimizing revenue cycle management, outsourcing back-office functions, regularly auditing payor contracts, assessing business services, and strengthening data management and security.
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How an ESOP allows a physician to sell their practice and keep it independent
This article describes what Employee Shared Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are, their benefits, ideal businesses that can leverage them, as well as how they should be setup and structured
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January 13, 2025
Five Key Strategies for Managing Inflation in Medical Practices
Medical practices continue to face financial challenges due to inflation, such as rising supply costs and stagnant reimbursement rates. To navigate these pressures, practices can adopt five key strategies: optimizing revenue cycle management, outsourcing back-office functions, regularly auditing payor contracts, assessing business services, and strengthening data management and security.
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January 3, 2025
Miscarriage Myths Debunked: Evidence-Based Guidance for Patients and Clinicians
Miscarriage remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of reproductive health, with myths and misinformation often causing unnecessary guilt and anxiety for patients. This article addresses the most pervasive misconceptions, highlights the difference between controllable and uncontrollable risk factors, and offers clinicians evidence-based strategies to support high-risk patients. By fostering clear communication, debunking harmful myths, and promoting patient education, clinicians can reduce stigma and improve patient well-being.
December 19, 2024
Choosing the Right Patient Management Software for Your Practice
Selecting the right patient management software is essential for improving operational efficiency and enhancing the patient experience. Our blog breaks down the key features of different systems, from appointment scheduling to billing, and offers insights on how to choose the best solution for your practice. Learn how the right software can transform your healthcare operations.
December 17, 2024
Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management for Independent Physician Practices: A Key to Success
Effective revenue cycle management (RCM) is essential for independent physician practices to maintain financial health and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Our blog post covers key components of RCM, from patient intake to denials management, and explores the importance of accurate RCM services. Learn how optimizing your revenue cycle can improve cash flow and operational efficiency.
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December 16, 2024
Infertility Under the Microscope: A Call for Systemic and Holistic Solutions
Infertility affects 1 in 6 people worldwide and arises from various biological, lifestyle, and medical factors. While treatments like IVF and IUI are effective, holistic approaches such as stress management, acupuncture, and nutrition offer valuable support. The emotional toll is significant, impacting mental health and relationships. Patient-centered care, emotional support, and greater awareness are vital for navigating this journey.
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December 9, 2024
Menopause Demystified: Stages, Symptoms, and the Importance of Open Dialogue
Menopause, a natural life stage, affects women physically, emotionally, and socially. Symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, alongside increased health risks, highlight the need for open dialogue and personalized care. With treatments like HRT and lifestyle changes, clinicians can empower women to navigate this transition confidently.
November 6, 2024
Reimagining the Future of Medical Practice: How Independent Practices Can Thrive without Consolidation
Meroka envisions a future where independent medical practices thrive without corporate consolidation. By tackling challenges like low reimbursements, high costs, and talent retention, Meroka empowers small practices through innovative solutions such as collective bargaining, AI-driven efficiencies, and employee stock ownership plans. This approach preserves autonomy and restores the joy of practicing medicine, offering a sustainable alternative to consolidation while honoring the profession’s values.
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October 29, 2024
The Role of Media and Society in the Undercare of Menopausal Women
Explore how media narratives and societal influences have shaped perceptions of menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This article delves into the impact of historical events, such as the Women’s Health Initiative of 2002, and the rise of breast cancer awareness, which fueled skepticism around HRT. It calls for a balanced, informed approach to menopausal care, advocating for updated information to empower women and healthcare professionals.
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October 21, 2024
Choosing ESOPs Over Private Equity
Physician practice owners are increasingly choosing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) over private equity acquisitions to maintain control, enhance employee loyalty, and achieve financial stability. By transitioning ownership to employees, clinics can preserve their practice’s core values and mission, ensuring long-term success and stability.
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October 14, 2024
Enhancing Patient Care Through Employee Ownership
By implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), healthcare clinics can enhance patient care through increased engagement, motivation, and accountability among employees, leading to better patient outcomes and higher satisfaction rates. ESOPs create a culture of ownership, fostering a more collaborative and dedicated workforce that drives continuous improvement and innovation.
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October 9, 2024
5 Key Takeaways from the ACOG District II Meeting in Brooklyn
Meroka attended the ACOG District II Annual Meeting where we explored key topics like artificial intelligence (AI), health equity, and leadership in women’s healthcare. The insights we heard reinforced our mission to support independent OBGYN practices by staying ahead of industry changes. Learn more in our latest blog post.
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September 27, 2024
Financial Benefits of ESOPs for Healthcare Clinics
Transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) can significantly enhance the financial health and long-term success of your healthcare clinic, offering tax advantages, improved cash flow, and improved patient and clinician satisfaction. By adopting an ESOP model, clinics can improve their financial performance, increase employee engagement and retention, and build a more stable and resilient organization.
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September 15, 2024
Implementing an ESOP: A Step-by-Step Guide
Implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) can be a transformative step for your healthcare clinic, offering benefits like enhanced employee loyalty and financial stability. To help educate our readers and clients, this step-by-step guide provides an overview of the process from feasibility analysis to implementation and ongoing management. By partnering with Meroka, practice owners take each of these steps off their plate. We handle the complexity. You rest easier.
August 13, 2024
Consolidation in Healthcare: A Guide for Independent OBGYNs
Greater consolidation of independent practices means the healthcare landscape is shifting.This movement, characterized by the merging of individual medical practices with larger healthcare systems, brings a mix of opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers. Independent OBGYN practices have reached a crossroads.
August 6, 2024
Elevating Patient-Centered Care: Transforming the OBGYN Experience with Meroka
In healthcare, one principle endures: placing the patient at the center of care. There is perhaps no speciality where this principle is more important than obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN). For OBGYNs, the quality of the patient experience not only strengthens the all-important bond between parent and child, it influences overall patient satisfaction and, therefore, loyalty to the practice.
April 30, 2024
How an ESOP allows a physician to sell their practice and keep it independent
This article describes what Employee Shared Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are, their benefits, ideal businesses that can leverage them, as well as how they should be setup and structured
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April 25, 2024
What physician autonomy really looks like
When medical professionals have the freedom to practice in a way that supports them as expert clinicians, they see better health and financial outcomes.
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April 23, 2024
How to retire and keep your medical practice independent
It’s never too early to start having conversations about succession planning. Allowing for a gradual transition can mitigate risk and will set everyone, from your staff to your patients, up for success.
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April 22, 2024
Why independent physicians need a community support network now more than ever
Independent doctors are looking to learn from and alongside each other as a means of asserting their autonomy in the shadow of consolidation.
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