{"id":7650,"date":"2026-08-11T08:07:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pmaworks.com\/observations\/?p=7650"},"modified":"2026-08-14T08:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:15:00","slug":"does-your-chiropractic-and-healthcare-practice-structure-determine-your-practice-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pmaworks.com\/observations\/does-your-chiropractic-and-healthcare-practice-structure-determine-your-practice-function\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Chiropractic and Healthcare Practice Structure Determine Your Practice Function?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"comparisonHow a few adjustments can improve performance!<\/em><\/p>\n

Over the years,<\/strong> I have worked with many talented, intelligent, and dedicated chiropractors and doctors\u2014both men and women who were compassionate and effective with their patients.<\/p>\n

However, not all of them were successful in business.<\/p>\n

The reason was that they lacked organization\u2014and organizational discipline.<\/p>\n

That is to say, they lacked the business structure<\/em> that would support a strong practice function<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What is Chiropractic Business Structure?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is showing up on time.<\/p>\n

It is the routine consultation, history, and exam procedures you do with all patients on their first visit.<\/p>\n

It is the standard re-exam visit.<\/p>\n

It is keeping up with patient notes.<\/p>\n

It is also the regular team meeting that follows a routine procedure.<\/p>\n

It is your monthly marketing programs.<\/p>\n

It is effective financial management.<\/p>\n

And especially, your weekly and monthly management review and planning meetings with your team and coach \u2013 if you have one.<\/p>\n

Over and over and over \u2013 daily, weekly, monthly.<\/p>\n

That is structure.<\/p>\n

What is Chiropractic Business Function?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ah… FUNCTION… this is the life of the practice!<\/p>\n

It is getting to know your new patient as a unique person.<\/p>\n

It is having a chuckle with one of your staff.<\/p>\n

It is sincerely congratulating an established patient for a success in their life \u2013 and feeling happy for them.<\/p>\n

It is cheerfully participating in an event promoting the good works of you and your team.<\/p>\n

It is feeling pride at the end of the week with the care you and your team provided.<\/p>\n

It is the structure of your business that allows the function of your practice to achieve its full potential.<\/p>\n

Sound familiar!<\/p>\n

How to Maintain Your Chiropractic Business Structure<\/span><\/h2>\n

THE HUMBLE CHECKLIST.<\/strong> I write about this almost quarterly. I don’t have to reiterate it here. There are some links below to earlier references.<\/p>\n

But here’s the trick<\/strong>: you must put someone in charge of ensuring the checklists are getting done.<\/p>\n

It’s a reminder role. And in all honesty, most of us need at least some reminding, nudging, even nagging…now and then, right? (How’s that exercise and workout program going for you…?)<\/p>\n

Your practice manager should do this.<\/p>\n

We went over this again and again in our MBA program.<\/p>\n

So, there you have it.<\/p>\n

A practice is like a body \u2013 its function depends on how well it is structured.<\/em><\/p>\n

Make the adjustments as needed, and keep it aligned \u2013 and enjoy the full potential of your practice.<\/p>\n

And stay \u2013 Goal Driven,<\/p>\n

Ed<\/p>\n

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Why Things Don’t Get Done in Practice<\/span><\/u><\/a>
\n2026 Marketing Habits for Your Chiropractic and Healthcare New Year<\/u><\/a><\/span>
\nPain is the Last to Show<\/u><\/a><\/span>
\nChecklist Manifesto (Book, Amazon)<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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