While the world grapples with the ‘new normal,’ telemedicine provides a viable solution to maintain continuity of care. Bridging the gap between patients and providers paves the way for a healthier future. Telemedicine delivers healthcare services remotely through a computer
Healthcare’s old guard is getting a wake-up call from some fresh-faced upstarts. The millennials have arrived, and they mean business. The healthcare workforce is transforming as millennials become its largest segment. A report by AMN Healthcare states that by 2020,
Patient consumerism is taking hold in healthcare; a combination of care accessibility and greater access to digital information pertaining to providers, conditions, diagnoses, and treatments has emboldened twenty-first-century patients. With readily available medical information online, physician reviews, mobile apps, and
The healthcare industry has undergone a significant transformation over the years, and patient expectations have grown in parallel. In today’s consumer-driven healthcare setting, patients expect high standards of care, and rightly so. After all, they are paying for healthcare services
In a landscape indelibly altered by the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve been forced to rethink how we can safely gather to educate, learn, and connect. As a result, a number of in-person conference events have restructured to an online format and
In a pandemic world, where lockdowns and self-isolation mandates ebb and flow, inviting patients to rebook canceled appointments and schedule future treatments may seem daunting. As you work to re-open your practice, the question remains – how do you fill
The Importance of Patient Communication Medical practices now have more obligations on their plate than ever before. Already contending with schedule changes, increases in safety procedures and staff shortages, a deep sense of uncertainty also surrounds how best to communicate
Telehealth is gaining popularity daily and it takes preparation to have a good virtual experience. There are three components to get your practice ready. Let’s go over each step, so you’re prepared to conduct telehealth visits. Let Your Patients Know
By Meghan Franklin 2018 saw the largest Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) settlement since the Act was established over two decades ago in 1996. HIPAA sets national standards for the confidentiality, security, and transmissibility of personal health information.
Patient engagement is a broad blanket term that can be used to define everything from patient portals to the strategies that medical offices use to navigate their social media. In a nutshell, patient engagement is any activity or tool a