Ep. 537 Keeping It Lean in the OBL with Dr. Mary Costantino

What is the key to running an efficient OBL? Dr. Mary Costantino, medical director of Advanced Vascular Centers, joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share some of the key ingredients in keeping it lean in OBL.

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SYNPOSIS

The doctors delve into strategies in running a cost-effective OBL while upholding clinical excellence. Dr. Costantino shares her personal insights and experiences in minimizing unnecessary costs while maintaining regulatory compliance, high-performing team, and outstanding patient care. She also underscores the importance of having a clear leadership vision and remaining at the forefront of patient care to proactively identify challenges and develop effective solutions to address them. Lastly, she shares her thoughts on navigating the challenges of balancing personal and professional responsibilities in the growing field of outpatient vascular care.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Expanding Practices and Partnerships

06:24 - Navigating Regulatory Requirements

12:26 - Building a Lean and Valuable Team

35:01 - Leadership

39:54 - Opportunity Cost in Practice Management

44:32 - Employee Growth and Retention Strategies

46:49 - Building and Maintaining a Successful Practice

01:06:54 - The Financial Wheel and Its Impact on Small Businesses