HealthyPractice®  is a wonderful source from which to develop your practice management knowledge. To make life a little easier, especially when you begin, we recommend some articles to start you on your way to developing your knowledge.  There are many more that will also benefit you, so don't stop here.

What is Practice Management all about?

• Practice Management section

What type of income is there in general practice?

• Revenue Streams –
  • Funding diagram
  • Capitation
  • Patients
  • Population Based Funding
  • ACC

What Business Risks should I be aware of?

• Risk Management section
• Privacy and HIPC sections
• HDC & Patient Rights section
• Health & Safety section
• Business Legislation section
• Complaints section
• Systems section

Where should I start with Human Resources?

• HR Evaluation
• Employment section
• Recruitment section
• Training and Development section
• Discipline section

Tell me about financial reporting

• Financial Statements
  • Balance Sheet (Statement of Position)
  • Profit & Loss Account (Statement of Financial Performance)
  • Cashflow Statement

• Other Articles
  • Analysing your Register
  • Patient Income
  • Managing Debt
  • Business KPI’s
  • Relevant KPI’s

What reports do I need to produce?

• Management reporting

What about key management areas?

• Familiarise yourself with strategic and business planning.