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2009 Your Practice and the Economy
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Production
So far in 2009 (compared to 2008) is your practice production
	Up	Down	Even
Metro	33%	46%	21%
Outstate	41%	28%	31%
Is your (the Doctor’s) schedule
	Busier	Lighter	Same
Metro	7%	62%	31%
Outstate	11%	40%	49%
Is your hygienist’s schedule:
	Busier	Lighter	Same
Metro	12%	41%	47%
Outstate	17%	31%	52%

Collections
So far in 2009 (compared to 2008) are your practice collections:
	Up	Down	Even
Metro	26%	43%	31%
Outstate	34%	29%	37%
New Patients
So far in 2009 (compared to 2008) are your new patients
	Up	Down	Even
Metro	22%	49%	29%
Outstate	26%	25%	49%

The Economy
How has “The Economy” impacted your practice?
	Very Positively	Moderately Positively	Not at All	Moderately Negatively	Very Negatively
Metro	2%	2%	17%	73%	6%
Outstate	1%	2%	27%	70%	0%
Have you given or plan to give staff raises in 2009?
	Yes	No	Some \| not all \| variable	Not Sure
Metro	29%	41%	15%	15%
Outstate	54%	24%	8%	14%

Does your bookkeeping software produce P & L s that give you a clear picture of your expenses and bottom line?
	Yes	No	Sort of
Metro	77%	10%	13%
Outstate	72%	10%	18%

Do you have a detailed budget for this year?
	Yes	No	Sort of
Metro	30%	52%	18%
Outstate	16%	59%	25%

Take Control:
Even in this economy, practices are prosperous, even flourishing. Why? Because you have far more control over your practice than does the economy, Delta, PPOs and even the government. You have to take control though. Wishing and hard work are not always enough to get you what you want. Just call me today (952-921¬3360) to schedule your brief phone conference. You’ll never experience any sales pressure from us and I assure you that you’ll find it worthwhile.
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