The Financially Intelligent Physician with David Norris, MD, MBA

David Norris, MD, MBA

Learn what they didn’t teach you in medical school or residency - the business side of healthcare. In this podcast, we will discuss what I and others had known before we went into practice. We will cover leadership, team building, financial intelligence, financial reporting, process improvement, patient satisfaction, efficiency, and negotiations. These are just a few of the critical areas in which, if you’re like me, you need help. Join us to learn how you can design the practice you desire. read less

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Ep 52 - Avoid this one thing in your negotiations

Ep 52 - Avoid this one thing in your negotiations

A BATNA is a tool that will hurt you more than you realize. In this episode, we talk about how a BATNA weakens your position.

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Ep 52 - Avoid this one thing in your negotiations

Ep 52 - Avoid this one thing in your negotiations

A BATNA is a tool that will hurt you more than you realize. In this episode, we talk about how a BATNA weakens your position.

Ep 51 - Pick the Right Goals So You Can Succeed

Ep 51 - Pick the Right Goals So You Can Succeed

In this episode we will discuss how you can pick the goals that will lead to your success.

Ep 50 - Focus on these things before you focus on profit

Ep 50 - Focus on these things before you focus on profit

In this episode we will talk about three areas you need to focus on before you worrying about profit.

Ep 49 - A Guide to Clear Communication

Ep 49 - A Guide to Clear Communication

In this episode, we will talk about the tools I use to ensure I effectively communicate with those I lead.

Ep 48 - How to Fight Groupthink

Ep 48 - How to Fight Groupthink

In the episode, we will talk about the risk factors for groupthink and what you can do to combat it in your organizaiton.

Ep 47 - How to Have Understanding by Avoiding Assumptions

Ep 47 - How to Have Understanding by Avoiding Assumptions

When we lead or negotiate, assumptions will often get us in trouble. In this episode, we will talk about what you can do to avoid making assumptions.

Ep 46 - Traits to look for in a business partner

Ep 46 - Traits to look for in a business partner

Picking a business partner is one of the most important decisions you'll make. In this episode, we will look at some traits you will need to consider before you join forces with anyone.

Ep 45 - Leading Change

Ep 45 - Leading Change

Here are a few tips to help you lead change in your organization.

Ep 44 - Understanding Your Blindspots in a Negotiation

Ep 44 - Understanding Your Blindspots in a Negotiation

In this episode, we will talk about how your personality style has a few blind spots that can hurt you at the negotiation table.

Ep 43 - Six questions of acquisition

Ep 43 - Six questions of acquisition

In this episode, we will look at six questions you should ask yourself before you acquire the other business.

Ep 42 - The most important negotiation you will have

Ep 42 - The most important negotiation you will have

In this episode, we will discuss the most important negotiation you will have - the internal negotiation.

Ep 41 - WIthout this, leading is almost impossible

Ep 41 - WIthout this, leading is almost impossible

In this episode, we will talk about the single most important character trait you need to be a good leader.

Ep 40 - How to handle the problem employee

Ep 40 - How to handle the problem employee

In this episode, we will talk about ten tips for dealing with a troublesome employee.

Ep 39 - Good Leaders Can Say I Was Wrong

Ep 39 - Good Leaders Can Say I Was Wrong

In this episode, we will discuss one of the important characteristics of a good leader - humility.

Ep 38 - Don't Drift in Your Leadership

Ep 38 - Don't Drift in Your Leadership

In this episode, we will talk about what you can do to stop drifting in your leadership and how you can be proactive.

Ep 37 - Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Practice

Ep 37 - Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Practice

In this episode, we will look at some things you need to do before you think about selling your practice.

Ep 36 - Questions to Ask as You Improve Any Process

Ep 36 - Questions to Ask as You Improve Any Process

Before you try to improve any process in your practice, start by asking these seven questions to ensure you'll succeed.

Ep 35 - Five Steps to Making the Right Hire

Ep 35 - Five Steps to Making the Right Hire

Learn the five steps to making the right hire the first time.

Ep 34 - Practical Steps to Implement Change

Ep 34 - Practical Steps to Implement Change

In this episode, we discuss three simple steps to implementing change.

Ep 33 - The Effects Your Bottlenecks Have on Your Patients

Ep 33 - The Effects Your Bottlenecks Have on Your Patients

In this episode, we discuss how waiting for you impacts your patient's perception of the quality of care you deliver. We also talk about a few things you can do to positively change their perception of the time they spent waiting for you.