This is an excellent practical guide for a manager (new or experienced) who is beginning an assignment of managing a new practice. Using the tools in this booklet will get you started in the right direction to implement effective management.

• Key areas to develop priorities
• Questions to ask physicians regarding practice management
• Initial management steps
• Principles of practice for physicians and administrators
• Reviewing financial management controls
• Benefits from conducting a practice assessment
• Marketing needs assessment
• Assessing office collection policies
• Practice performance reporting
• Ten ways to control personnel expenses
• Office business policies
• Job description - Manager
• Job description - Administrator
• 12 month marketing action plan
• Ways to add revenue with new or expanded services