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Phil Boucher is a pediatrician and founder, Private Practice Matters.

If you want something done right, have other people do it

Phil Boucher, MD
Physician
July 30, 2019

The line, “If you want something done right, do it yourself,” is complete bull. To run a successful business of any kind — but especially to run a thriving medical practice — you have to make sure you’re using your time wisely and properly delegating responsibilities.

In 2019, health care is complicated. Your practice is more than just seeing patients, treating them, and sending them on their way. There’s insurance requirements, …

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If you want something done right, have other people do it

Show your staff you care. Here’s how.

Phil Boucher, MD
Physician
July 24, 2019

Have you heard of the book The 5 Love Languages? My wife will tell you my love language is “words of affirmation,” and I agree. I feel most appreciated when I’m told that I’ve done something well or when my hard work and efforts are recognized, as is the case with most of us.

Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, also wrote a book called The 5 Languages of …

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Show your staff you care. Here’s how.

Be Bowser, not Mario in your medical practice

Phil Boucher, MD
Physician
July 17, 2019

Anyone familiar with Nintendo’s Mario franchise is probably very confused by the title of this blog but stay with me here.

My kids have recently become obsessed with Mario. It’s brought back great memories from my childhood of playing Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System way back in the day and “Super Mario Bros.” before that.

As I’ve assisted my kids in defeating a boss here or there, I …

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Be Bowser, not Mario in your medical practice

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