The beginning of a new year is an important time to re-verify benefits with your patients.  Have your front desk staff get new copies of insurance cards from all the patients.  Check deductibles which began anew this month.  Keep your cash flow up by asking for the deductible up front and getting it from the patient while they are in for their visit.  Make a game out of or quota for collecting deductibles for the front desk.  Give them a prize for meeting the quota! 

There are all types of goals you could set for the new year.  Some are personal, like not eating so much, eating more vegetables, getting more exercise or not texting while driving! 

Others might be associated with your family.  Spending more quality time with children or spouse. 

Still others may help you at your workplace.  You could decide to hire more staff, make a certain amount of collection, do a certain amount of production, learn more about a new trend in your expertise.

Whatever you decide, make it real.  Then, plan toward its achievement.