Townie® Poll

Practice Management

Poll conducted from 3/26/2024 To 5/2/2024

Which area is most challenging for your office?
30 total votes
43%
Employees (retention, training, etc.)
33%
Marketing (new patients, growth, etc.)
3%
Finance (controlling overhead, collections, etc.)
20%
Patient communication (scheduling, phone systems, etc.)
Do you have an office manager?
19 total votes
53%
Yes
47%
No
Which description best fits your current practice management software?
19 total votes
68%
User-friendly and efficent.
0%
Outdated and difficult to use.
16%
Limited functionality but affordable.
16%
Customizable to our needs.
Have you ever worked with a practice consultant?
19 total votes
26%
Yes, and it was helpful.
11%
Yes, but it did not result in a positive change.
53%
No, but I am open to the idea.
11%
No, and I have no desire or need to.
Is there a standard operating procedure book or an office manual for the practice?
19 total votes
53%
No
47%
Yes
Where are you most likely to go for practice management information/help?
19 total votes
53%
Peer or colleague
11%
Journal/magazine articles
26%
CE courses
11%
Consultant or practice management company
Are the daily huddles effective/productive?
19 total votes
26%
Yes
5%
No
37%
They could be better
32%
We don't have a daily huddle
What is the most important feature of your website?
17 total votes
29%
Information about the doctor(s) and team
24%
Before/after gallery and list of provided services
18%
Communication portal for existing patients
18%
Social media presence, videos, testimonials
12%
Ortho educational material, new patients forms
Do you track the number of missed calls?
19 total votes
21%
Yes
79%
No
Do you enjoy practice management CE?
19 total votes
16%
I take an equal share of practice management and clinical CE
37%
Yes
47%
No, I prefer clinical CE
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