I’m aware that modifiers are used to indicate a procedure has been altered, etc., but how else are they used?
Modifiers may be used to indicate to the recipient of a report that:
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I’m determined to recruit a particularly talented physician, but I need some serious leverage in order to lure him in. What can I do?
When trying to lure a valued physician into your practice, first determine what deal elements are most importantn to them. Is is base compensation or equity and long-term returns? Are they motivated more by life-style value or financial?
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I’m in my last year of training and am anxious to find the ideal position. How can I speed up the timeline on my job search?
Ideally, a comprehensive career assessment should be completed 24-18 months prior to completion of training. It is important to note that the timeline described is the “optimal” timeline. If you are in your last year of training and have not yet begun your search, all is not lost.
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In order to achieve more equilibrium in your personal and professional life you must identify your priorities and take time to reflect. What does that mean to you?
Decide what is most important to you professionally, socially, spiritually and creatively.
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In our practice we have a seriously dysfunctional physician. The stress level this causes is poisoning the work environment for everybody. What can or should we do?
The dysfunctional physician presents an insidious cost to any practice or health care organization. He or she increases the stress in the work environment and the accompanying loss of efficiency.
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In order to create a more positive experience for the patient, improve health care, and discover areas where you might be able to improve, who’s your most valuable resource for personality assessment feedback and why?
By asking patients how satisfied they are with a physician experience, doctors can discover areas where they might be able to improve.
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In our program, it seems the cause of many conflicts is the lack of people actually listening to each other. How can we change his?
Erik J. Van Slyke, author of Listening to Conflict: Finding Constructive Solutions to Workplace Disputes: “Don’t use arguing, high-pressure persuading, cajoling, sulking, bullying or foot stamping.
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In the interest of personal organizational and time management, sometimes the art of saying “no” is in order. How can one say “no” diplomatically?
Sometimes, saying “No” definitely is in order. Examples of these times include the following:
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I’ve been accepted into the US as a Visiting Fellow on the J-1 Visa. Can my spouse work elsewhere in the U.S.?
Yes. However, unless your spouse enters the U.S. on his/her own J-1 visa, they must enter the US as a J-2, dependent of the J-1 Exchange Visitor.
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I’ve been advised by my program director to nail down an employment contract – negotiated and executed – many months prior to completing my training? What’s the rush?
There are some very good reasons to work toward the goal of having an employment contract executed 12-6 months prior to completion of training. For instance, if you are moving to a new state, you will need to obtain a license to practice in that state.
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