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Rushi Nagalla is co-founder of a dermatology practice. Sandhya V. Koppula is a dermatologist.

Mastering patient inquiries: Streamline your practice communication

Rushi Nagalla and Sandhya V. Koppula, MD
Physician
July 9, 2024

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”
-William Shakespeare

“Oh, I forgot to ask my doctor something” is a line as old as time itself. This happens within 0.6 seconds of starting the ride back home. So you then decide to call the office. Then you’re probably greeted with a “listen carefully to our menu options.” It’ll be a long day before you get a hold of anyone. Even …

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Mastering patient inquiries: Streamline your practice communication

How to start your own cash-pay medical practice

Rushi Nagalla and Sandhya V. Koppula, MD
Physician
June 27, 2024

You wish to spend more time with patients while giving high-quality care. You’re tired of dealing with health plans’ red tape. Maybe a colleague boasted that he could charge $300 to $400 per consult out of pocket. To which you say, “You know what, I can do that too!” We don’t blame you. However, when starting our cash-pay clinic, we juggled several elements during the transition. We distilled that planning …

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