How to Prioritize Your Practice's To-Do List

Your business has needs!

But you already knew that. You need more employees — therapists, audiologies, nurses, admin. That's a need. You aren't getting enough client referrals — there's another need. Your website needs a refresh — add it to the list! All these things just pile up and pile up until you, the practice owner, are totally overwhelmed!

Fighting your to-do list isn't the answer!

You need a plan - a SYSTEM - for addressing your business's needs in a way that actually move the needle forward on your goals. Having a plan or a well-structured system is absolutely crucial. It's the key to effectively addressing your business's unique needs and ensuring that every action you take is purposeful and strategic. A well-designed system empowers you to make progress and move the needle forward on your goals with confidence. It brings order to the chaos, streamlines processes, and optimizes resources, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. Without a solid system in place, you might find yourself aimlessly navigating through challenges and missing opportunities for growth. Embrace the power of a thoughtfully crafted plan, and witness how it transforms your business into a well-oiled machine, driving you towards success.

What system do I recommend? The HHN (or Healthcare Hierarchy of Needs), of course!

Use the HHN to systematically prioritize your business's needs by going from top to bottom, answering the questions "yes" or "no". The first question you answer "no" to becomes the highest priority in your practice — or your practice's diagnosis, if you want to couch it in healthcare terms.

Once you find the Big Problem, what do you do? You prioritize it!

One thing I've found in business is that where focus goes, energy flows. Meaning, that when you pay attention to a particular problem, you're more likely to find a way to solve it. After years in group practice, there aren't a lot of problems that I haven't encountered. I give an extensive list of these, including potential solutions, in my book, Fix This Next for Healthcare Providers, but for those of you who need answers fast, this is the simple solution: prioritize the problem, just like you'd prioritize your patient's biggest health concern.

• Document the presenting problem.
• List out probable underlying causes.
• Create a treatment plan which includes relevant information like the baseline, recommended interventions, a timeline, and a plan for follow ups.
• Implement the treatment plan and follow up as needed to ensure success.
• If one treatment doesn't work the way you hoped, revise your plan and try again.

You can do it!

Next Steps

• Looking for more systems guidance? Check out Systemizer School! This 8-week class helps business owners dominate through order and efficiency!
• Looking for hands-on support in your healthcare business? Mindsight Partners is the only expert-led membership program for group practice owners looking to scale their business.
• Need more from Kasey? Her book Fix This Next for Healthcare Providers is out now! Grab your copy from Amazon.