Finding the perfect doctor for your needs can be a long and arduous process. A patient-physician relationship is a delicate and extremely private one; it takes a great deal of time and trust to build. Naturally then, most patients prefer to do their own extensive research before taking the first step and booking an appointment. Read more…
COVID19
The Basics of Telehealth Contract Management
Telehealth has taken over the healthcare industry. Just a few short years ago when it was more of a novelty than actual healthcare service, such a statement might have been met with ridicule. That was, however, before the COVID-19 pandemic when a simple visit to the doctor’s office became a serious health risk. Providers were Read more…
4 Tips for Collecting Patient Balances
During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical practices have had to be creative in order to adapt, survive and ensure continued access to medical services for patients. examples of this include telemedicine, curbside immunizations, and drive-up testing for the virus. The main challenge posed by all of these methods is collecting patient balances. Here are 4 tips Read more…
COVID19 and the Need for Health Care Reform
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the face of healthcare globally, bringing into focus the need for significant healthcare reforms that will eventually promote universal access to affordable care. The U.S. healthcare industry has faced incredible challenges in the wake of this pandemic and is expected to come across even more. The way Read more…
Five Care Transition Takeaways from Covid-19
Bank valuable lessons from the coronavirus pandemic to navigate such turbulent times. Even though the coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for healthcare providers, it has also unleashed valuable lessons to help us navigate through turbulent times such as these. What remains imperative to note is that we can deploy these understandings to develop better 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…
Will the COVID19 Induced Telemedicine Scramble Change Primary Care Forever
COVID-19 has induced a hike in telemedicine adoption, and its application to primary care is expected to last forever. The healthcare providers in the U.S. have been investing paramount efforts in making more services available via telehealth for years. However, the real value of telemedicine has only been realized in the wake of the coronavirus Read more…