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Podcast: Stop the Medical Office Bickering
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Podcast: Stop the Medical Office Bickering |
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http://www.soundpractice.net/article.cfm?id=317 |
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In this 20-minute podcast, Judy Capko, author of the runaway best seller, Secrets of the Best-Run Practices covers specific reasons why conflicts can emerge in a practice and how office bickering can impact productivity. She provides tips on how to approach the subject with staff and practical ideas on resolving the bickering. She also describes very proactive strategies physicians and office executives can use to reduce the potential conflicts.
Book available at www.mpmnetwork.com
Judy Capko - www.capko.com |
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Nov 9, 2007 |
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