title: Merger tips.
abstract: Consolidation and placement of equipment helps patient flow and increases productivity. Cross training of technicians increases the transition into the merger. The runner position saves the technician valuable time. The technician can concentrate more on patient testing and thus can increase office efficiency.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Machesney
mesh_terms: D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*