11 Recorded Webinars that Will Grow Your Practice
April 26th, 2010 // 11:55 am @ thrdprac
These webinars are free and provided courtesy of 3D Practice at:
http://www.3dpractice.com/webinars/
3D at the Masters
April 9th, 2010 // 1:47 pm @ thrdprac
The task of taking the 3-D broadcast produced by ESPN and getting it to the web falls to IBM as the technology provider behind Masters.com. From Wired:
Over the years, the Masters was among the first big events to telecast in color and in high-definition, and this year, it’s taken the leap into three dimensions, not only for the bleeding-edge adopters who’ve purchased 3-D television sets, but also streaming online.
The task of taking the 3-D broadcast produced by ESPN and getting it to the web falls to IBM, as the technology provider behind Masters.com. The feed enters the IBM web bunker tucked behind the auditorium where the press works at Augusta National. There it hits three racks of IBM servers that crunch not only the 3-D feed, but also the other five channels of video that are offered on the Masters site.
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That drive for the best experience was a big factor in IBM’s choice of technology for the 3-D streaming. The company only found out about the plans for the 3-D broadcast in January, and immediately set out to compare the different technologies available for 3-D video on computers, trying both passive and active systems, until it settled on the active-shutter system sold by Nvidia.
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Growing a Large Practice in a Down Economy Recorded Webinar
April 8th, 2010 // 4:53 pm @ thrdprac
Webinar Recording: “Growing a Large Practice in a Down Economy” with guest Dr. Michael Perusich:
Learn how Dr. Perusich has successful built one of the largest practices in all of Missouri without spending a penny on advertising.
Create an effective Presentation
April 1st, 2010 // 5:58 pm @ thrdprac
Create an Effective Presentation
From Wired How-To Wiki
Business presentations have a reputation for being mind-numbingly dull. You probably don’t have to try too hard to remember the last time you were stuck in a conference room, watching slide after slide filled with tiny text, listening to a monotone voice droning away… Bueller? Bueller?
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Create_an_Effective_Presentation
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Upcoming Webinar: Growing a Big Practice in a Down Economy
April 1st, 2010 // 3:28 pm @ thrdprac
Dr. Perusich owns one of the largest practices in all of Missouri and spends no money on advertising. On this webinar he will share his techniques for growing his own practice. The webinar is scheduled for April 6th at 12:30 PM Central time and last approximately 30 minutes. Click Here to Register
How the Tablet will Change the World
March 23rd, 2010 // 11:13 am @ thrdprac
Via Wired Magazine:
The fact is, the way we use computers is outmoded. The graphical user interface that’s still part of our daily existence was forged in the 1960s and ’70s, even before IBM got into the PC business. Most of the software we use today has its origins in the pre-Internet era, when storage was at a premium, machines ran thousands of times slower, and applications were sold in shrink-wrapped boxes for hundreds of dollars. With the iPad, Apple is making its play to become the center of a post-PC era. But to succeed, it will have to beat out the other familiar powerhouses that are working to define and dominate the future.
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Virtual Consultation and Decompression Products Now Print Exercises
March 4th, 2010 // 12:04 pm @ Robert
Our 3D patient education products including Virtual Consultation 7.0 and Virtual Decompression 4.0 now print stretching and strengthening exercises for both the Cervical and Lumbar muscles. Learn more at www.3dpractice.com
New Webinar: How to Deliver a Powerful ROF
December 20th, 2009 // 6:28 pm @ Robert
This recorded webinar is now available to review with Doctor Michael Perusich. Dr. Perusich owns one of the largest practices in all of Missouri and spends no money on advertising. On this webinar he shared his techniques for growing his practice through powerful patient education. The webinar is approximately 30 minutes.
How to Deliver a Powerful ROF from 3D Practice.
Dr. Perusich’s background includes:
- Clinic director for BackBone of Health Chiropractic Wellness Center
- Who’s Who in American Business
- A published author and regular lecturer regarding health and wellness issues all over the country
- Served as the Vice President of the American Chiropractic Council on Pediatrics
- Received numerous clinic and civil awards
- Member of the American Chiropractic Council on Rehabilitative Therapeutics and The American Academy of Pain Management
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Web Versions Of Our Products Launch
December 15th, 2009 // 6:25 pm @ Robert
3D Practice has recently added web editions of our popular Virtual Consultation and Virtual Decompression software products. This enables our clients to add the compelling interactive 3D content to their own site. Patients that have already seen the same animations during the doctor-patient consultation can now effectively educate friends and family members about their condition and future treatment. It’s a great way to build that referral based business. You can learn more about VC-Web and VDEC-Web at each of those links. And oh did we then they are branded to your firm, only cost $19.95/month, and we’ve even included the drawing tool.
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How To Calculate The Best Buy In Software
December 12th, 2009 // 6:21 pm @ Robert
Software. With so many programs from which to choose, buying the best software package is a challenge. Each vendor makes claims that are very attractive. Before you take out your checkbook, stand back, breathe deeply, and methodically evaluate your choices. The time you take before you buy will be time well invested.
Here are some tips that should help make your decision a more financially rewarding one.
Identify All Costs
At first, costs—the sticker price—may seem apparent, but the more complex software packages tend to require you to spend additional dollars to maximize productivity while continuing to receive the latest software releases.
Some of the costs to inquire about include training, customization, maintenance, and support.
And remember that although a program that uses a patient database can be multifunctional (i.e., used for marketing as well as billing), transferring information may cause you to incur additional costs, such as buying support from the vendor or hiring a person to accomplish the transfer.
List The Benefits
Benefits are either direct or indirect.
Direct benefits are easy to list because they typically occur at the time your new software package is purchased. For instance, when you buy a new software package, you may find you no longer have a need for some of your old software (because the new software addresses several needs) or perhaps some hardware. (The new software may operate well on a server and eliminate the need for more upgrades in expensive personal computers.)
Indirect benefits typically are experienced in the future. Some indirect benefits include increased efficiency or productivity, reduced head count (because of additional efficiency), and improved patient experience.
Calculate Payback And ROI
To make a purchase worthwhile, it should have a good return on investment (ROI) and payback period. ROI gives you a simple measure of your return from an initial investment. The problem with using only ROI is that it does not take time into account nor how long it takes to get a return.
Should that period be one year? Five years? Longer?
Only you can answer that question. However, using formulas, you can compute a dollar value to help you evaluate the investment before making your decision.
Here’s an example:
Practice ABC is considering purchasing software from vendor DEF at an initial cost of $6,000, which includes one year of maintenance and support. For an additional $1,500, the vendor will provide onsite training. And for $199 per year, the practice can receive updates.
The total initial cost outlay (which includes training) comes to $7,500. Subsequent cumulative costs that include an annual upgrade fee of $199 are $7,699 for year 2; $7,898, year 3; $8,097, year 4; and $8,296, year 5.
The purchase of this new software package eliminates the need for an expensive computer and therefore allows practice ABC to save $2,000 up front.
Additionally, the new software package allows staff to be more efficient in their work. They focus more of their time and efforts on other tasks around the office, such as creating a better patient experience or collecting for services that often fall through the cracks. The expected result is an additional $10,000 in revenue at the end of year one.
At this pace we can calculate the payback period using this formula: Initial Cost ÷ Cash Flow = Payback Period.
Plugging in the actual numbers, the formula is: $7,500 ÷ ($2,000 + $10,000) = .625 of a year (7.5 months).
Now, let’s calculate ROI:
Let’s assume that the life of this software program is five years. The formula to calculate ROI is Net Benefits ÷ Initial Costs = ROI. Plugging in the numbers, the calculation comes to this: (5($10,000) + $2,000) ÷ $7,500 = 693% or nearly a 7x return on the initial software investment after five years.
However, this formula does not take into account the four extra years of support. The real ROI over a five-year period is (5($10,000) + $2,000) ÷ $8,296 = 627%. Even with the extra cost for annual upgrade and support added in, in this scenario the software purchase looks quite attractive.
Taking time to do the calculations will help you make the most of your software dollars. If you still wonder if the software is a good deal, talk with your accountant. He or she can put a sharper pencil to the paper.
Before you buy, ask these 10 questions
Calculating ROI and the payback period on your software is critical to making an informed decision. But you should also take into account other information. Here are some questions to ask your software supplier:
1. Do you offer a guarantee of satisfaction?
2. What hours is technical support available?
3. What is the typical response time for technical support?
4. How often will you upgrade the software package?
5. Will you automatically send out updates?
6. What are the computer requirements to run this software?
7. Are training and services available?
8. Do you have a list of references available that I can contact?
9. Do you charge to install the software on multiple computers?
10. How do I import my existing database?
The author, Robert D. Rocha, is the founder and President of 3D Practice and has an extensive background in biomedical engineering and software development. He can be contacted by phone at 866-399-4009.
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