Michael Z. Metzger, DPM, MBA

How To Create An Effective Business Plan

01/03/2002

Whether you are a new practitioner opening your first office or a veteran DPM setting up shop in a new location, having an effective business plan is a necessity. The business plan is a promotional selling document. Indeed, it is a major tool...

Whether you are a new...

01/03/2002

Podiatry Today

Practice Builders

MCO Applications: Nine Common Mistakes You Should Avoid

04/03/2003

Michael Z. Metzger , DPM, MBA;

More often than not, we feel like we’re doing the managed care company a favor by applying. There’s also a tendency to believe the process is so cut and dry that we can apply at the last minute. Let’s clear up these misconceptions. If you...

More often than not, we feel...

04/03/2003

Podiatry Today

Practice Builders

Surefire Strategies For Driving Patients Away From Your Practice

04/03/2006

Michael Z. Metzger , DPM, MBA;

Successful DPMs know the right formulas for keeping patients. One should manage medical information professionally, run an efficient office, listen to patient concerns and always keep the patient foremost in mind. On the flip side, if a...

Successful DPMs know the right...

04/03/2006

Podiatry Today

Inside Insights On Evaluating Office Software

04/03/2004

Michael Z. Metzger , DPM, MBA;

Choosing the best software program for your practice is not easy. There are many good practice management software programs (PMS) on the market. They vary widely in their features, costs, ease of use and learning curve. While these...

Choosing the best software...

04/03/2004

Podiatry Today

How To Market Your Practice Via The Office Brochure

11/03/2003

Michael Z. Metzger , DPM, MBA;

The office brochure is an effective and comparatively inexpensive method for both internal and external marketing of your practice. With the advent of desktop publishing, almost anyone with a computer and a few hours can design, write and...

The office brochure is an...

11/03/2003

Podiatry Today

Negotiating The Maze Of Insurance Contracts

02/03/2003

Michael Z. Metzger , DPM, MBA;

I can remember the days of the first managed care organization (MCO) contracts. Typical comments ranged from “Where do I sign and did I sign up before Dr. Smith down the street?” to “Who has time to read these things? I get my UCR fees...

I can remember the days of the...

02/03/2003

Podiatry Today