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.
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