Best Blogs and ideas about Practice Growth – David Staughton – practice consultant at SPEx – Specialist Practice Excellence, Melbourne Australia.
Onboarding a New Plastic Surgeon in a Private Practice Bringing a new surgeon into a private practice is one of the most significant milestones in the life of a clinic. Done well, it ensures continuity of care, smooth succession planning, and sustainable growth for the practice. Done poorly, however, it can create disruption, disharmony, and
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Using Your Australian Super for Surgery – How to Complete a SEF – Superannuation Eligibility Form Your Australian Superannuation Fund can be an important financial resource for people who need surgery but are concerned about upfront costs. Under certain circumstances, you may be able to access your superannuation early to pay for medical treatment. This
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Top Tips to Improve Your Patient Consultations and Book More Plastic Surgery Most aesthetic surgeons want to spend less time consulting and more time operating. The consultation is a critical moment in the patient journey – it is where trust is built, expectations are aligned, risks are discussed and decisions are made. A strong consultation
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Building a Day Surgery Centre in Australia – Planning, Design, Accreditation & Costs Day surgery centres are reshaping private healthcare in Australia. Patients are increasingly choosing same-day procedures for convenience, safety, and affordability. At the same time, surgeons and practice owners see the value in having more control over patient care, surgical lists, and
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How I Learnt that Phone Skills Training is Essential and the Key to Front Desk Success It takes a lot of money and effort to get the phone to ring with a potential new patient! The marketing cost for each inbound surgical prospect call is between $200 and $500 – depending on your location.
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How to Turn a Phone Enquiry into a Patient Consultation – A List of Best Questions to Ask Best Questions to Ask to Convert More Phone Enquiries into Patients Every new patient starts with a conversation — and often, that conversation begins on the phone. Whether it’s a first-time enquiry or a follow-up call,
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Best Medical Digital Agencies for Plastic Surgeons in Australia – Website Developers, Marketers and SEO Choosing the right digital agency can make or break a plastic surgery practice in Australia. In today’s competitive aesthetic marketplace, patients are searching online first — which means your website, digital marketing, and SEO must be sharp, compliant, and patient-focused.
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Best Podcasts for Plastic Surgeons & Practice Team Development Want some great tips to grow your practice with sales & marketing? Need some sound advice on building your practice team and culture ? Want ideas to improve your practice profitability and performance? Check out these episodes of podcasts for plastic surgeons when walking, driving or
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Benefits of Using Staff Incentives in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Practices Do Incentive Programs Work in a Medical Practice? Yes they do. But poorly designed incentive program can have serious consequences. About Incentives for Plastic Surgery Practices Tailored team incentives can drive productivity, increase revenue, and improve staff satisfaction in your plastic surgery practice There are
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Onboarding a New Surgeon in a Plastic Surgery Private Practice Onboarding a new surgeon is a crucial process that ensures smooth integration into a private practice. For new surgeons, effective onboarding goes far beyond simply filling out paperwork or conducting a quick orientation; it involves comprehensive preparation and structured support. When done well, onboarding sets the
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Here is a great list of Plastic Surgeon Conferences recommended for plastic surgeons and plastic practice managers in Australia and USA to help keep up to date and get your CPD. Many of these plastic surgery conferences can be watched later on-demand or are presented Live virtually. They are also awesome to attend Live in-person. Make sure
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Marketing Your Aesthetic Practice for Plastic Surgeons & Plastic Surgery Practice Managers – Best Marketing Books and Resources for Aesthetic Practices Here are my all-time favourite Marketing Books for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Clinics and Aesthetic Practices. Drive – The Power of Execution by Tracy Drumm – Published in 2014 DRIVE offers practical solutions
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Top Tips for Plastic Surgeons Looking to Grow Your Plastic Surgery Practice Here are some great resources for Plastic Surgeons & Plastic Surgery Practice Managers interested in Practice Growth. Making the Cut by Dana Fox and Dr Gregory Evans – Published by ASPS in 2022 With over 50 years of combined experience in
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LIST of USA Plastic Surgery Platforms and Groups buying Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon Clinics, Dermatologists and Medspas and Hiring Surgeons Here is a curated list of prominent plastic surgery, Medspa and dermatology platforms offering aesthetics and plastic surgery in the U.S., showcasing a range of surgical,cosmetic, medical spa, and dermatological services. From industry Dermatology leaders
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Ideas from Bariatric Surgery that impact Plastic Surgeons Lessons from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) World Congress 2024, held from September 3-6, 2024, in Melbourne. As the largest global event of its kind, the congress attracted over 1,700 attendees from 96 countries, including top surgeons, researchers, and health
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The Australian medical industry offers a unique range of complex challenges and business demands – and accountants with experience and in-depth knowledge of the medical industry provide the support and guidance needed for doctors and surgeons to reach professional and financial goals. This list showcases the best accountants and financial advisers for medical specialists in
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Building Systems & Processes for Your Practice – A useful LIST of Systems Documents & Resources for Your Specialist Practice Many surgeons, practice owners and managers play the “Guessing Game” – They let their team members try to “Guess” what they really want to achieve. Always start with BASIC SYSTEMS – Always Share Your Desired
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List of Injectables & Laser Clinic Groups in Australia & NZ The medaesthetics industry is booming in Australia and New Zealand – Are you looking for Injectables & Laser Clinic Groups? Here are some of the leading organisations. This is a summary and brief description of the many Groups of Laser/Injectables Clinics in Australia employing
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Lessons from ‘Big Name’ Celebrity Plastic Surgeons Going Global Plastic surgery has gained a lot more popularity recently and for good reasons. I mean, if you can change something you don’t like about yourself, then why not? Plastic surgery is a confidence booster for many patients and can even improve your quality of life. When
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Future of Cosmetic Surgery & Plastic Surgery Industry – Disruption, Growth and Challenges ahead CORPORATISATION, COMMODITISATION & CUSTOMER FOCUS The Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Marketplace is changing rapidly. Three of the biggest changes are disruption to the medical marketplace, the impact of a rise in competition and the critical need to focus on delivering a better
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