Inexpensively outfit a medical office

Purchasing medical devices is one thing, but how do medical practice owners and managers go about outfitting their front offices in an inexpensive manner?

Fortunately, there are a few ways that physicians can deck out their offices with excellent tools, furniture and gadgets without breaking the bank.

Furniture
Keeping front office staffers comfortable and happy while they work is of the utmost importance. If they’re not happy, patients and customers could be greeted by grumpy faces, so finding a way to keep them happy while keeping the budget down is key. Unfortunately, well-made office chairs are often expensive. However, there are a few exceptions. Herman Miller’s Reaction chair, for example, rings in at $299, and provides the utmost comfort for its occupant.

Technology
Office assistants who need to be on the phone for the better part of the day may find that their job would be easier if they didn’t have to hold the handheld phone to their ear for extended periods of time. That’s where a headset comes in, and fortunately, there are many inexpensive options.

Practice managers should also consider investing in high-quality computer monitors to outfit the desktop computers in their front office. The Dell 1909W rings in at just $169, and with its 19-inch LCD screen, it will provide better viewing abilities and clearer pictures for office professionals.

Medical professionals need a high-quality printer to print out clear file readouts for patients and practice staffers. Wired Magazine recommends the Canon Pixma MX860, which comes in at just $200 and pumps out high-quality prints. The machine also has the ability to fax and scan items and link up to wireless networks, meaning that practice managers can place it somewhere out-of-sight of the patients.

This content has been created by Bankers Healthcare Group. BHG is dedicated to helping arrange loans for doctors, physicians dentists and veterinarians looking to purchase new equipment, move into new facilities or grow their business in any other way.

Physicians placed to help patients with pricing services

While the prevalence of employer-based coverage and other factors have insulated consumers from the cost of health insurance, expenses have grown steadily over the years.

Recently, consumers are growing more concerned with increasing copays, deductibles and insurance premiums, according to Medical Economics. Physicians are typically in the unfortunate position of informing their patients of such cost increases. Sometimes they are also confronted with patients whose insurance plans they do not accept any longer.

Aside from the trend of cost increases, physicians can also find themselves in the position of recommending procedures and professionals at hospitals and other healthcare institutions. These, in turn, may charge very different fees for the same services, with differences that amount to hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Because of the role they play and these divergent costs, physicians may want to have their employees spend more time helping patients compare cost and quality of different organizations. This could help build fruitful relationships and loyalty, as well as helping patients save.

While helping to educate patients should cost more time than money, physicians may find themselves facing their own financial challenges and needs. Practice financing may serve to help a physician meet expenses such as equipment purchases or other investments in his or her business.

Bankers Healthcare Group Achieves New Benchmark on the Inc. 500/5000 List

Syracuse, NY.  Bankers Healthcare Group, one of the nation’s leaders in financing for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that  they have been recognized once again on the 2011 Inc. 500/5000 list as one of America’s fastest-growing organizations.  This will mark BHG’s sixth year earning a spot on this coveted list.

Kasey Wehrum, Inc. staff writer and project manager for Inc. 500/5000 commented, “Since the first list was released in 1981, we have had over 37,000 companies make the Inc. 500/5000 list.   However, only 5% of all these companies have ever made the list five times.  Moreover, it is extremely impressive that BHG has not only made the list six times, but has also made the list for five consecutive years. Well done, and congratulations BHG.”

There is a lot of economic uncertainty looming over the world.  Even during these financially challenging times, BHG remains resilient and continues to grace Inc. magazine’s America’s 500/5000 fastest growing companies list.  In fact, BHG has earned a coveted spot on the list six out of the last seven years, five of which they earned consecutively.  BHG has very progressive growth plans over the next five years and is committed to etching their name on the Inc. 500/5000 list in the coming years.

Albert Crawford, CEO of Bankers Healthcare Group added, “We are extremely proud to be growing during a time when many companies are fighting to survive.  I credit much of our success to BHG’s committed employees and the diversity of our financing solutions tailored to today’s healthcare provider.  This coupled with a service-centric philosophy based on knowing our clients well to serve them better will keep us growing.  BHG truly appreciates Inc. magazine’s recognition, and we will strive to earn a spot on the list in 2012.“

On track, once again, to deliver double-digit growth for the ninth straight year, BHG reigns as the country’s number one financer of healthcare providers.

Learn more at: http://www.bhg-inc.com

Posted on August 23, 2011

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Posted on February 10, 2010

BHG Inc. Makes the List with Florida Marlins…from PR Newswire

Bankers Healthcare Group Inc. Makes the List With Florida Marlins and Miami Heat 

Posted in PR Newswire by Bankers Healthcare Group Inc. 

Posted July 29, 2011

 

SOUTH WEST RANCHES, Fla., July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG) is pleased to announce it has made the South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Private Companies list, rising four spots in the ranking to number 46.

Kevin Gale, Editor of South Florida Business Journal, stated, “We source our data base of over 70 lists, which represents several hundred thousand businesses in the south Florida region alone.  So, earning a ranking of number 46 on our Top 100 Private companies list is quite an achievement.  Furthermore, for a company to improve their ranking by four positions during these challenging economic times is a true testament to BHG’s commitment to their clients.”

It is no secret that the current economic climate is tougher than ever.  It is no wonder improving one’s position of strength and as a market leader is a tall order only few companies manage to achieve.  Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. continues to retain a dominant position in the Finance arena.  Servicing over 50,000 healthcare providers since 1992, it is no wonder BHG not only earned a spot on this coveted list, but also improved their overall ranking.

Bob Castro, President of BHG, stated, “BHG’s growth is really due to our employees fully understanding the healthcare providers’ needs and becoming their finance partner.  Having this knowledge and strong relationship allows us to pinpoint their needs and provide a working capital loan.   Each of our team members is committed 100% to surpassing our clients’ expectations.  And it shows.  We are truly honored to be on South Florida Business Journal’s Top 100 Private companies list, and we hope to earn the right to be on it again in 2012.”

South Florida Business Journal is one of 40 nationwide publications, and is owned by American City Business Journals.

About Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.

Since 1992, Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. has been providing working capital for healthcare professionals of all specialties throughout the United States.  Our growth and success is due to our business model built and designed to support the needs of our customers.  With a proven record of success, Bankers Healthcare Group was ranked as the fifth Fastest Growing Private Company by Inc. Magazine in 2005, and was again recognized in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

SOURCE Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc.

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