Improving Practice Efficiency with Templates and Tech

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from my first day back after a short holiday break, including updates on visit protocols, shockwave therapy, and a new remote patient monitoring app. I also discuss how structured treatment plans and simple workflow tweaks can improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow structured visit protocols simplify treatment decisionsThe benefits of introducing new tools like the alleviate massage deviceWhy I prefer oral treatments over topicals for nail fungusHow to integrate remote patient monitoring into your workflowTips for improving patient communication and maximizing per-visit valueWhy You Should ListenIf you want to streamline your treatments, increase efficiency, and deliver better patient results, this episode offers actionable insights you can apply right away, from leveraging visit templates to using technology for better follow-up care.Key Topics Covered[0:01] First day back after the holidays and reflections on free, focus, and buffer days[1:23] Balancing recovery, business productivity, and patient care[2:30] Managing patient calls, on-call rotations, and time efficiency[2:52] Treating heel pain with EPAT and transitioning from three to six sessions[3:16] Using the alleviate massage tool to enhance treatment for Achilles issues[4:02] Handling circulation concerns and referring patients for vascular evaluations[4:23] Distinguishing partial nail avulsions from infected procedures[4:47] Recommending resources like The Diabetes Code and The Obesity Code[5:24] Treating mucoid cysts and discussing surgical vs. nonsurgical approaches[6:00] Managing pediatric wart treatments effectively with follow-up plans[6:10] Leveraging structured fungal nail kits to improve patient adherence[6:49] How remote patient monitoring supports plantar fasciitis and Achilles care[7:14] Optimizing orthotic follow-ups to improve scheduling and revenue[8:00] Streamlining treatment protocols for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and nail fungus[8:45] Why oral antifungals may outperform topicals and how to set patient expectations👉 Listen now to discover how smarter workflows, updated treatment tools, and remote monitoring can transform your practice efficiency and patient outcomes!