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…
A Guide to Improving Patient Satisfaction Scores
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…
How to Build Neurodiversity Smart EHR Workflows
Most EHR systems were built for efficiency. Not nuance. They capture diagnoses well. They struggle with developmental texture. Clinicians often know when something feels important. A literacy pattern. A sensory issue. A social communication difference. The chart does not always make space for it. That gap matters. A neurodiversity-smart workflow does not require a new Read more…
5 EHR Alerts that Improve Post-Op Spine Care
Imagine checking on a spine surgery patient and instantly spotting small changes that could lead to major problems. That is what well-designed EHR alerts make possible. They highlight early warning signs and guide faster decisions. These alerts keep recovery from drifting off course and support your clinical instincts when timing matters most. In this article, Read more…
HIPAA Checklist for Sharing Data with Recovery Homes
When someone is trying to rebuild their life after substance abuse challenges, they may go to a recovery home. While these spaces offer a safe setting for residents to seek support, they may not be subject to HIPAA since they don’t offer clinical treatments. Even so, it’s critical for both residents and recovery home personnel Read more…
How to Cut Anticoagulant Spend with ePrescribing
Lowering anticoagulant costs involves both efficient prescribing and clear patient communication. Formulary checks, real-time benefit tools, and electronic prior authorization help clinics reduce cost barriers before a prescription is filled. Beyond prescribing, portal messaging workflows, cost conversations, and smart phrases help patients understand their treatment, manage costs, and stay on therapy. What if a few Read more…