Many physicians, faced with increasing debt and decreasing job satisfaction, have been forced to choose between abandoning their dream of private practice in a solo or small practice setting and making drastic changes in the core design of their practice. As these physicians reinvent their practice to provide care in a more efficient, effective, and satisfying way, we are beginning to see the basic model of medical practice slowly evolve.
Each of these practice models rests on the same basic principles of operation with highly effective and efficient patient-centered care that is supported by basic industry principles that are employed in successful businesses the world over. Each practice has unique needs, and what works for one may not work for the next. The key to successful practice redesign is to find the ideal combination that works for your situation. For more information on practice redesigning, contact Itara Barnes at (404) 633-3777 or [email protected].
References
- Harrington, JT. A view of our future: The case for redesigning rheumatology practice. Arthritis Rheum. 2003;49:716–719.
- Newman ED, Harrington TM, Olenginski TP, Perruquet JL, McKinley K. The rheumatologist can see you now: Successful implementation of an advanced access model in a rheumatology practice. Arthritis Rheum. 2004;51:253–257.
