Andy Larson

Despite minting large sums gleaned from tuition fees and massive student loans, medical schools continue to be ineffective in teaching aspiring physicians elaborate strategies required to actually achieve success in their field. Arguably, the pursuit of this profession is primarily driven by the noble aim of helping humanity in times of sickness; this altruistic undertone Read more…

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.

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 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…

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…

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…

Choosing a doctor used to begin with a referral from a friend or family member. Now, the search usually begins online. Patients search for reviews on Google, compare star ratings, and look for firsthand experiences from others who have been in the waiting room. The first impression of your healthcare organization rarely happens inside your Read more…