Harnessing the Data - Kyle Klute - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 033
Are you making the most of your practice’s potential? On this week’s episode of Optometric Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Kyle Klute, founder of Good Life Eyecare, to discuss key strategies for growing and optimizing an optometry practice. From defining core values and standardizing protocols to maximizing revenue per OD hour and motivating staff, Dr. Klute shares actionable insights that can transform the way you run your practice. If you're looking to enhance patient care while improving efficiency and profitability, this episode is a must-listen.
Takeaways:
- Clearly identify your practice's mission and core values. This will guide all aspects of your decision-making and patient care philosophy.
- Embrace a full-scope practice model to ensure all patient needs are met, enhancing patient trust and loyalty.
- Develop clear, standardized protocols for managing various eye conditions. This supports consistency and high standards of care regardless of the practitioner or location.
- Track and optimize your revenue per OD hour. Use it as a primary metric to guide practice efficiency and financial decisions.
- Regularly utilize all diagnostic equipment to its full potential. Implement protocols that ensure equipment is used appropriately for patient diagnoses and monitoring.
- Educate yourself and your staff on appropriate billing and coding practices. Make sure to document thoroughly to justify higher-level codes, thereby maximizing reimbursement.
- Stay attuned to the specific needs of your community. Offer services that address these needs, even if they fall beyond your initial scope of practice.
Quote of the Show:
- “ Trying to replicate your own style of patient care is very difficult.” - Kyle Klute
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyledkluteod/
- Company website: https://goodlifeeyecare.com/
- Twitter: https://x.com/kylekluteod
- Eyecode Education: https://www.practiceperformancepartners.com/pages/practice-performance-partners
- Range by David Epstein: https://davidepstein.com/range/
- Medical KPI Calculator: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVr0XfaOB8-RJ9lwyX90Qq3ZuDVYZ2glEJe0QpUD4bYjXZvQ/viewform
Ways to Tune In:
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5w1H9BBwRXvBSSkexePYxG
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optometrists-building-empires/id1762685070
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