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Our Take On Bulletin 241204: Temporary increases for physician services payments in Ontario through OHIP
Keith Roberts Keith Roberts

Our Take On Bulletin 241204: Temporary increases for physician services payments in Ontario through OHIP

The OHIP Bulletin 241204 outlines increases for Ontario Physicians in Fee For Service models, including Ontario specialist doctors of all kinds (Cardiology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Respirology, etc.) and they outlines two sets of increases in compensation. The net result for Ontario docs is an over 13% increase in gross billing revenue until March 31st, which means it’s time to focus on billing and practice efficiency, and that it’s time Arbitration is finally compelling our provincial insurer to compensate doctors properly.

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Preparing Your Ontario Healthcare Practice for Acquisition or Investment
Keith Roberts Keith Roberts

Preparing Your Ontario Healthcare Practice for Acquisition or Investment

Ontario’s healthcare landscape offers substantial opportunities for private equity and family offices seeking scalable investments. However, for clinic owners, the path to securing an acquisition or investment is often riddled with hurdles. Many clinics fail to meet buyer expectations, leaving valuable opportunities unrealized.

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Setting Patient Expectations While Improving The Patient Journey: The Art Of The Video Intro
Keith Roberts Keith Roberts

Setting Patient Expectations While Improving The Patient Journey: The Art Of The Video Intro

In an era where healthcare delivery doing and giving more with less, clinics in Ontario are continually seeking effective ways to enhance the patient experience. A key part of doing this well is setting patient expectations while navigating them through their healthcare journey in a way that makes practice management easier for all stakeholders working for your clinic or medical practice. Enter the art of the video introduction: a powerful tool that not only educates but also sets a comforting tone for patients.

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Maximizing Clinic Efficiency: A STREAM-lined Approach for Success
Keith Roberts Keith Roberts

Maximizing Clinic Efficiency: A STREAM-lined Approach for Success

It all begins wIn the dynamic landscape of healthcare, clinics and medical practices of all kinds face the challenge of balancing high-quality patient care with efficient operational management. Success in this arena hinges on adopting a strategic approach that harmonizes various aspects of clinic operations. When you’re starting off or thinking about how to re-invent and improve your practice, consider the ‘STREAM’ framework – a holistic approach encompassing Strategy, Technology, Revenue, Efficiency, Automation, and Management. This post delves into how STREAM can transform the way clinics operate, ensuring sustainable success and improved patient care.ith an idea.

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Symptom Specific Vs. Procedure or Product Specific Clinics: 10 Critical Considerations
Keith Roberts Keith Roberts

Symptom Specific Vs. Procedure or Product Specific Clinics: 10 Critical Considerations

If you’re launching a new clinic or considering a pivot in strategy, you must consider what it is the clinic will actually do. The success of your clinic hinges on choosing a business strategy that not only aligns with your goals but also resonates with the unique needs of the surrounding community and population. Whether you’re starting a symptom-specific clinic or a procedure/product-specific practice, here are a few things to keep in mind as you design your practice:

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Increase OHIP Revenue by $10,000’s With Annual Premium Tracking
Keith Roberts Keith Roberts

Increase OHIP Revenue by $10,000’s With Annual Premium Tracking

Increasing OHIP Revenue by $10,000’s through annual premium tracking has never been this clear or easy. As we know, in the intricate landscape of Ontario’s medical practice, meticulous attention to billing codes and premium tracking under OHIP (the Ontario Health Insurance Plan) plays a pivotal role. For specialties like internal medicine (especially endocrinology) and pediatrics, the ability to accurately track annual premiums from OHIP codes isn’t just a detail—it’s a significant source of potential revenue.

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