Local leaders by design
Practice managers have always been “local leaders” by default, but the advent of primary care networks (PCNs) will be a stiffer test of leadership ability requiring leaders by design. They will need to become better at enabling relationships, facilitating meetings, developing network plans, keeping people engaged, staying up to d ate and managing change. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 10, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Latest Launches from Carestream Dental Support Modern Oral Surgery Practices
ByCarestream Dental| September 19, 2019BOSTON —To address the evolving clinical, practice management and business aspects of the oral and maxillofacial surgery field, Carestream Dental is introducing new technology and updates to its software at the 2019 AAOMS Annual Meeting to help doctors and practice owners provide advanced care, cent ralize data and maintain a thriving business.The newest intraoral scanner from Carestream Dental, the CS 3700, captures high-quality digital impressions at highspeeds for a premium scanning experience. In fact, the scanner is 20 percent faster than previous Carestream Dental intraoral sc...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 27, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Practice managers ’ development programme
The advent of primary care networks creates a greater than ever need for practice managers to work together effectively and to develop their own skills and personal strengths. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - September 25, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Carestream Dental Announces New eCommerce Website
ByCarestream Dental| September 13, 2019ATLANTA —Digital technology has benefited dentistry in many ways—more accurate digital impressions, less radiation during imaging, the efficiency of a paperless practice—but there’s one aspect of digital that we take for granted in our daily lives that Carestream Dental is pleased to add to the modern practice’s workflow: Online shopping. The company’s website now features an eCommerce section that will allow customers in the U.S. to purchase select products and services that are available online.“As an industry leader, Carestream Dental actively seeks ways to simplify t...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 18, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Transforming Radiology: A Roadmap for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
For radiology to move forward, it ’s vital for radiologists to navigate the complex process to bring new innovations to market. Here’s how. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - September 17, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: James Gallagher, BS Mina S. Makary, MD Tags: DI Executive Practice Management Source Type: news

New Updates to CS SoftDent Practice Management Software Improves Accessibility and Efficiency
ATLANTA—As the business of dentistry continues to evolve, Carestream Dental has released new enhancements to its practice management software—CS SoftDent v18—to equip dental offices with the business features they need to practice in this modern landscape.“At Carestream Dental, we are proud of our heritage of bringing to market software products developed by dentists, for dentists,” Satish Hemachandran, general manager, global practice management solutions, Carestream Dental, said. “This release of CS SoftDent v18 follows that core principl e with several workflow enhancements that were prioritized by our user ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Running good meetings more important than ever
Facilitation skills are an asset to any organisation - and they will be in high demand as PCNs find their feet. Clinical directors, practice managers and network managers will all need to know how to run a successful meeting, negotiate and develop relationships. This workshop will help them develop the confidence and learn some of the basic techniques of the capable facilitator. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - September 4, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Local leaders by design
Practice managers have always been “local leaders” by default, but the advent of primary care networks (PCNs) will be a stiffer test of leadership ability requiring leaders by design. They will need to become better at enabling relationships, facilitating meetings, developing network plans, keeping people engaged, staying up to d ate and managing change. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - September 3, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

New Updates to CS SoftDent Practice Management Software Improves Accessibility and Efficiency
By Carestream Dental| August 26, 2019ATLANTA—As the business of dentistry continues to evolve, Carestream Dental has released new enhancements to its practice management software—CS SoftDent v18—to equip dental offices with the business features they need to practice in this modern landscape.“At Carestream Dental, we are proud of our heritage of bringing to market software products developed by dentists, for dentists,” Satish Hemachandran, general manager, global practice management solutions, Carestream Dental, said. “This release of CS SoftDent v18 follows that core principl e with several workflo...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Luma Health's $16M Series B will help it pursue larger health system clients
The patient communications and appointment scheduling platform is currently integrated with more than 70 EHR and practice management systems. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - August 27, 2019 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

PCNs'reluctant' to recruit additional staff because of funding and VAT
Primary care networks (PCNs) are‘reluctant to proceed’ with employing additional staff because of uncertainty around VAT issues and concerns around funding, primary care leaders have said.  As part of the new network contract DES, national funding has been secured toemploy 22,000 additional practice staff– including pharmacists, physiotherapists, paramedics, physician associates and social prescribing workers– by 2023/24.Hide related content:  Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - August 27, 2019 Category: Practice Management Authors: costanzapearce Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Latest News Source Type: news

Pulse Intelligence - the new service from MiP
The new service helping you manage your business At MiP, we pride ourselves on understanding general practice, and knowing how hard it is to run a practice– especially with the introduction of ever increasingly complex contracts, including the new five-year contract for England starting next month. Hide related content:  Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - August 27, 2019 Category: Practice Management Authors: costanzapearce Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Latest News Source Type: news

Carestream Dental Partners with Elite Dental Alliance to Offer Corporate-level Support and Pricing to Private Dental Practices
Leading dental technology business partners with the nation ’s premier dental purchasing platform to provide more than 20,000 dental professionals with cutting-edge digital solutionsATLANTA —Carestream Dental, the industry leader in digital dentistry, solidified its commitment to private practice dentistry by announcing its partnership with Elite Dental Alliance (ELITE). ELITE represents over 1,500 private practice locations across the U.S. and is widely viewed as the premier purchasing platform for the independent dental practice. This partnership will provide more than 20,000 dental professionals with exclusive prici...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Vulnerable patients blocked from accessing GPs due to lack of ID, reveals report
Vulnerable patients have been denied their right to register with a GP bacause they don't have ID, according to a new report.  Areportreleased this week by medical charity Doctors of the World (DOTW) found that almost a fifth (19%) of 2,189 attempts to register new patients across 990 GP practices last year failed due to patients' inability to show paperwork such as ID and proof of address. Hide related content:  Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - August 22, 2019 Category: Practice Management Authors: costanzapearce Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Latest News Source Type: news

CCGs to reallocate PCN funding for additional roles if practices fail to use it
CCGs should redistribute any unused funding for hiring extra staff under the new DES agreement to other primary care networks (PCNs), NHS England has said.  In its latestAdditional Roles Reimbursement Scheme guidance, NHS England strongly suggested CCGs implement local schemes for the allocation of leftover entitlements destined to help cover the costs of additional PCN roles for 2019/20. Hide related content:  Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - August 22, 2019 Category: Practice Management Authors: costanzapearce Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Latest News Source Type: news