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Insights & Analysis
Perspectives on technology, operational efficiency, and building systems that actually work.
Why Dermatology Groups Are Leading the Great Software Consolidation
New MGMA data shows specialty practices ditching fragmentation 18 months ahead of primary care
- Dermatology practices consolidating to 3–4 integrated tools cut staff turnover by 22%, saving roughly $180K annually in a 5-location group. - Specialty-built platforms outperform enterprise EHRs like Epic for dermatology workflows; generic systems require expensive customization that rarely happens well. - This week, list your current tools and costs, then call a peer practice owner asking what they use and whether they'd choose it again.
The 30-Minute Software Audit: What's Actually Costing You
A framework to map every tool, license, and hidden fee across your locations
- Most practices waste $2,400–$4,100 monthly on duplicate or forgotten software subscriptions—a 30-minute spreadsheet audit will expose it. - You likely don't know what you're spending on software, but your office manager does; this knowledge gap costs you $8K–$15K annually. - This week, ask your office manager and billing lead to list every software subscription and its cost; consolidate duplicates and renegotiate with vendors.