Data breaches are occurring in the healthcare sector at an alarming rate. Ranging from cyberattacks on the IoT devices to failure to update the latest technologies, the healthcare sector has proven itself as highly vulnerable to cyberattacks as well as accidental data exposure. What remains imperative to note is that data breaches not only cost Read more…
Archives for November 2020
Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Practices – Survey
The COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges for physician practices, especially in terms of financial stability. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has unveiled innumerable intimidating challenges for physician practices. Many are labeling it as the ‘black swan’ – an unpredictable event with dire consequences. Ranging from diminishing patient volume to lost patient revenue, the coronavirus Read more…
Attracting New Customers Through Hybrid Communications
With the rapid digitization of the healthcare industry, new channels of care delivery are evolving, while new communication channels are also emerging. While tech-savvy patients use various digital media to seek their desired information and services, they are becoming increasingly conscious of their overall experience. The traditional communication channels, such as telephone, have become outdated Read more…
How to Stay Connected With Your Patients During Crucial Times
When in-person care is suspended, staying connected with the patients during such challenging times requires providers to adopt new ways of communication. As we dwell in times of uncertainty, connectivity, and communication remain the key to our survival. We text, post messages over social media or chat to connect with our peers, friends, and family. Read more…
Price Transparency Rule Update: AHA’s Claim Dismissed
U.S. District Court Rejects AHA’s Claim to Halt Implementation of the Price Transparency Rule. The Trump administration had imposed a Price Transparency Rule that forced the hospitals to disclose the prices negotiated with the insurers. The American Hospital Association (AHA) along with other hospital groups had challenged this rule, contending that it would undermine competitions Read more…
EHR and Patient Privacy And Confidentiality
Patient privacy and confidentiality remain a daunting concern when it comes to EHRs. Since they store and handle a plethora of sensitive patient information, you must choose EHRs with informational functionality that ensures protecting the privacy of your patients. EHRs thrive on the concept of easy information sharing across geographic locations, clinical boundaries, and specialties. Read more…
Changing Dynamics of The Physician Patient Relationship
As the healthcare industry undergoes significant changes in lieu of technological advancements and rapidly changing patient requirements, the physician-patient relationship is also experiencing massive transformation. The dynamics of this relationship are considerably altering, surpassing generational expectations, and becoming as sociologic as it is ideologic and systematic. So, is the physician-patient relationship evolving or eroding? Healthcare Read more…