What it’s all about
Medical practice comparisons show that the approximately 15% of German doctors in private practice who systematically use digital solutions are characterised by entrepreneurially oriented practice management in the form of best practice practice management, in contrast to their professional colleagues who are transitory or traditional in terms of transformation.
➡️ Their aim is to achieve future-proof, flexible practice management, which at the same time
- the best possible quality of medical care for patients,
- a balanced and motivating quality of work for doctors and medical assistants and
- economic success.
➡️ In this way, they avoid the disadvantages of the otherwise predominant, conventional approach with…
👎 Reactive decision-making
Decisions are often made ad hoc, based on acute needs or problems, rather than acting proactively.
👎 Limited use of technology
While modern practices use digital technologies to increase efficiency and improve patient care, conventional businesses are lagging behind in terms of digitalisation.
👎 Focus on short-term goals
There is often a lack of long-term, sustainable planning. The focus is on current operations instead of future development.
👎 Lack of employee involvement:
In the practice management of transitory and traditional businesses, decisions are predominantly made by the practice owner without involving the team, which can lead to lower employee motivation and engagement.
👎 Standardised patient care
Less focus on individual patient needs and experiences, instead standardised procedures and treatments.
👎 Economic disadvantages
Conventional practices are less economically efficient as they do not utilise new methods and diversification strategies.
‼️ Although conventional practice management can be stable and reliable in some cases, it harbours the risk that the practice will not remain competitive in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. In order to meet the demands of developments in the healthcare sector, a shift towards entrepreneurial practice management is inevitable.
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