Physician reimbursement rates continue to fall, while what little reimbursement they do receive is tied heavily to patient satisfaction scores. While this might once have been a problem that only hospitals had to worry about, it has now come to affect practices of all sizes; and getting those scores up is becoming harder than ever.
3 Tips for Supporting Practice Staff
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on our lives, and many aspects of life will never be the same. The healthcare industry has suffered greatly, perhaps the most, losing many professionals along the way. Those who are left behind have also suffered, with many more considering following their colleagues that have left the Read more…
The Socio Economic Barriers to Sustainable Telemedicine Implementation
The meteoric upsurge in adoption of telemedicine due to the pandemic, and an increasing demand for patient convenience, has rendered telemedicine a useful and necessary adjunct for practicing medicine and delivering care in the 21st century. Its accessibility and effectiveness are reason enough for providers to embrace it in order to supplement in-person visits and Read more…
Risk Stratification; Combining Objective And Subjective Insights for Risk-Stratified Care Management
Practices that employ a “one size fits all’ model, where same level of care is provided to every patient, risk being clinically ineffective and unprofitable because of needless resource-intensive workflows. To maximize efficiency and profit margins, healthcare practices must analyze their patient pool and customize care management accordingly. Risk Stratification allows to correctly evaluate and Read more…
4 Things to Consider When Introducing Telehealth
Digital technology has upended what it traditionally meant to carry out practice activities, primarily, by transcending the need for physicians and patients to be geographically proximal. With the onset of a global pandemic and, as a result, extensive lockdowns, many practices have shifted their operational modality to virtual means that mimic in-person visits. A successful Read more…
Electronic Medical Records for Dental Clinics
Generally, if you see a dentist or orthodontist for the first time or seek a consultation, she will often request your orthodontic records. What are these records, and why are they essential for you to have? How do you obtain your records when you see a new healthcare provider? What Are Orthodontic Dental Records? Your Read more…
Digital Marketing Tools Necessary for Healthcare Organizations
Digital marketing is, by far, the most effective method healthcare organizations can adopt to promote their businesses. As consumer reliance on technological resources has increased excessively over the years, it is imperative practices actively fortify their presence online with great thought and consideration. Patients in the 21st century spend a significant portion of time perusing Read more…