Comments on: 6 Ways That Working Less Will Help Your Practice

By: Alain B.

Alain B. — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:25:52 +0000

Thanks for writing these inspiring articles.

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By: CL

CL — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:39:59 +0000

Hey Bonnie,

Absolutely. I think scaling back your hours can be particularly important when you bring on an associate – it shifts patients to them more quickly.

Thanks for the insights into the synergies of multiple practitioners!

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By: Dr. Darla M Birchall, DSc, ND

Dr. Darla M Birchall, DSc, ND — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:59:47 +0000

It is true about appearing to be in demand. Whenever possible we try to have a schedule booked tight. It helps us stay on track when there are less gaps in the schedule. However, we like to be flexible when we can.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:37:10 +0000

Great article, thank you.
I find it ironic how many health practitioners seem to be overworked ans stressed.

By: Julie Meyer

Julie Meyer — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:37:12 +0000

Great advice. This summer I cut back to 3 days/week so that I could stay-cation in Maine with my family part of each week. It wasn’t only great for me and my family, it turned out to be good for business, too. I still have to make the leap to hiring staff… I’ll have to look for more of your advice on that subject. Thanks.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:49:02 +0000

Hey Bonnie,

Absolutely. I think scaling back your hours can be particularly important when you bring on an associate – it shifts patients to them more quickly.

Thanks for the insights into the synergies of multiple practitioners!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:07:39 +0000

In terms of cutting back hours for those who are considering burnout, what about taking on an associate–or becoming one for that matter. I’ve been in practice 10 years and I’m tired. Another woman in town wants to expand her practice and make more money but can’t do it by working more hours or she will suffer burnout. We’re now in the same office. I work two half days and I don’t pay rent. I also don’t deal with insurance companies, ordering, staff etc. I got in and am paid by the patient so she gets part of the money–after all she’s doing a lot of work. This increases her profit and means she makes more money per hour worked (after all it doesn’t take more time to order supplies for two–we just need more inventory). It means I am actually making more money per hour (factoring in overhead and the time I spend outside the office marketing and taking care of other issues) and I’m doing just what I want to do.

Also, because my “boss” and I work so well together, we can still offer our patients flexible hours (if they are flexible about who they want to see) but we have time for ourselves.