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We Can Be Better

We Can Be Better

By Owen Dahl

We Can Be Better features interviews with practice management leaders, physicians, managers, clinicians, technologists, and those who contribute daily to improving patient care in the physician practice. Grass roots reviews designed to help “we” improve patient care.
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Interview with Ken Hertz

We Can Be BetterAug 31, 2020

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Interview with Kathryn Bassano, Lean Practice Manager

Interview with Kathryn Bassano, Lean Practice Manager

Kathryn has done three major projects in a short time that have lead to significant improvements in patient care for her practices in Victoria, Texas, She received her green belt in Lean Six Sigma through MGMA in 2021. Her efforts have lead to improved patient flow and management in urology, bariatric medicine, and oncology

Apr 14, 202227:08
LSS Tools

LSS Tools

A short review of key tools to use when implementing a Lean Six Sigma program. We will continue with interviews from folks who have dealt with LSS in their practice. Please share your thoughts with me at odahl@owendahlconsulting.com

Mar 18, 202218:59
LSS Control

LSS Control

This one is necessary to listen to, we often don't follow up on solutions proposed or implemented, too busy with too many other things. Please enjoy.

Mar 18, 202206:07
LSS Improve

LSS Improve

Another in our series on Lean Six Sigma and the medical practice, this on is on the improve/do/implementation pahse

Mar 18, 202210:36
Lean Six Sigma Analyze Phase

Lean Six Sigma Analyze Phase

This is number 4 in our series on LSS for the medical practice. Looking at the Analyze Phase of DMAIC

Mar 14, 202210:59
Lean Six Sigma Intro episode for a seven part series focusing on the medical practice

Lean Six Sigma Intro episode for a seven part series focusing on the medical practice

Lean Six Sigma requires focus, structure and effective application of its principles and tools available for the team leader or project manager

Mar 13, 202213:09
LSS Measure

LSS Measure

LSS episode three on Measure phase of DMAIC

Mar 13, 202211:10
LSS Define

LSS Define

Review of the Define Phase of DMAIC, second in a series seven episodes on Lean Six Sigma

Mar 13, 202211:10
Interview with Susan Childs

Interview with Susan Childs

Awesome discussion about emotional intelligence! Very important every day but critical in this Covid era. Susan offers some great insights and suggestions for every administrator to work better with your team to improve patient care
Nov 02, 202022:52
Interview with Paul Prusakowski

Interview with Paul Prusakowski

This is an awesome discussion. Paul is a clinician and owner of a software company. We focus on the patient, staff and management training, efficiency in the practice. He really highlights a number of key items that are practical for everyone to understand!
Oct 13, 202023:17
Interview with Deb Bartel, Admin Portland Diabetes &Endocrinology - Covid, Protests, and Fires

Interview with Deb Bartel, Admin Portland Diabetes &Endocrinology - Covid, Protests, and Fires

We discussed her practice, changes made, impacts on staff and patients in 2020!!! She’s had to deal with Covid, Protests, and Fires! She coordinates the Portland Health Forum of MGMA members - great networking model. Awesome discussion
Sep 28, 202030:14
Interview with Nancy Enos, FACMPE, CPC-I, CPMA, CEMC, CPC Emeritus

Interview with Nancy Enos, FACMPE, CPC-I, CPMA, CEMC, CPC Emeritus

Nancy knows coding better than most! She talks about the E & M changes coming 1/1/2021, improved wRVU weighing! But the reduction in conversion factor impacts the practice - positive or negative is an issue to be reviewed. We also discussed the audit process, feds and internal approaches. Next session will be with Deb Bartel, Practice Manager from Portland, discussing Covid, riots, and fires. Should be interesting!
Sep 22, 202024:25
Interview with Frank Cohen!!!

Interview with Frank Cohen!!!

We discussed descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics! Sounds complicated but Frank shared some real world examples about each. In addition, we talked about coding audits and the federal government approach in the rest of the year.
Sep 14, 202027:17
Interview with Nick Fabrizio

Interview with Nick Fabrizio

Great interview about M & A during and projected post Covid. Discussed governance, staffing, and innovation related to the impact of Covid on the physician practice - both independent and hospital based.
Sep 08, 202019:10
Interview with Ken Hertz

Interview with Ken Hertz

We discuss culture, leadership/management, recruiting and an overall look at practice management today.
Aug 31, 202028:36
We Can Be Better Introduction

We Can Be Better Introduction

We talk about the goals, plans and introduce the idea of all working together to improve patient care. This will be followed by several interviews with leaders, managers, clinicians, and others involved in the management of a medical practice
Aug 25, 202008:19