We track trends over time and schedule on the basis of probability. But it is a business. My job is to worry about aspects like cash flow and resource allocation, so the physicians can focus on treating patients and training new physicians. Nenninger's high-pressure post as a practice manager is now compounded by her equally demanding role as the mother of two children under the age of four. In anticipation of that challenge, for years she's been clipping columns from the family and career section of the Wall Street Journal.
Some days go very smoothly, but some are extremely difficult.