Top in GI: Practice management tips; diversity efforts in health care

Last week, experts in gastroenterology gathered for the in-person GI Outlook conference to discuss topics in practice management, including staffing challenges and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.

During one presentation, Allison Linney, MBA, founder and president of the consulting firm Allison Partners in Charlottesville, Va., shared seven tips on how to keep employees engaged. It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.

Another top story was about a presentation on incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion into practice.

Read these and more top stories in gastroenterology below:

Expert: Follow these 7 tips to be a great boss, keep employees engaged

Good bosses manage projects and supervise employees, but great bosses bring out the best in their staff and create an engaging, healthy work environment. Read more.

‘Tolerance should not be the norm’: Prioritizing diversity efforts in health care practice

Incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion into health care practice benefits both patients and employees through improved communication, efficiency, education and care. Read more.

‘Leadership sets the stage’ for high-functioning teams, positive work experience

Team building is critical, and a positive team experience can spark optimal clinical outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction and prevent financial losses. Read more.

‘Retention is key’ amid growing provider shortages

Staffer retention impacts the quality of patient care and is even more essential with growing provider shortages. Read more.

‘Every one of us should be thinking about succession planning,’ GI expert says

Being proactive when preparing for transition of leadership is “mandatory” for the ongoing success of a health care organization. Read more.