A suggestion to save physician time

Written by Reed Tinsley | April 21, 2008

In many practices, physicians are interrupted throughout the day to respond to patient telephone inquiries. Fewer patients seen means less revenue.

Productivity suffers whenever a physician takes time away from an in-office patient to speak to one over the phone. One good solution: Consider hiring a triage nurse.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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