Health IT

A PatientPop survey from 2021 found that more than 60% of patients will go online sometimes or often to look for healthcare services. These patients most frequently use healthcare organization websites and search engines to do so. As a practice, it is essential that you have a strong presence wherever patients are looking for care. Read more…

In our modern digital age, a business’ website is its primary means of leaving a positive impression on potential customers. The same holds true for any medical practice; an engaging and interactive website that offers patients all of the information they would need is an absolute must. Medical practitioners often get this aspect of running Read more…

UCSF’s Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on April 7, 2022 included (from left to right): Bob Wachter, Caitlin Rivers and Ezekiel Emanuel. Illustration by Molly Oleson; photos from screenshots of live event. Dr. Bob Wachter, chair of the University of California, San Francisco’s department of medicine, held Grand Rounds today with Dr. Caitlin Rivers, the Read more…

With the pandemic hitting us, the world was locked down, and everything went digital. Now that the conditions have started to improve, people are still sticking to the digital mode. Whether buying groceries or consulting a doctor, people want to do it from their homes. Our comfort levels increase as technology improves, which is why Read more…

The MIPS program has entered its 6th year, and the 2022 program final rule has outlined the performance thresholds and reporting requirements. The minimum performance threshold is set at 75 points.  That’s a steep increase from the 3 points required in 2017 when the program started.    Eligible clinicians will incur a 9% penalty deduction for Read more…

The administrative burden placed on physicians is at an all-time high. Regulatory requirements surrounding reporting and documentation are increasing in stringency, meaning physicians themselves now have a lot more on their plates than simply caring for patients. Alongside these strict regulatory requirements, many practices are also faced with a deluge of phone calls from patients Read more…

In the internet age, online searches for the best local physicians are the primary way most patients find new providers. A simple Google search is the first step most patients take when they need healthcare services. How highly your practice ranks in the search results will play a big role in the number of patients Read more…

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…

Practice management plays a critical role in improving the overall operations of medical practice. This function also collects data that enables organizations to offer a better quality of care to their patients, increase revenue, and create a sustainable model for growth.  Healthcare businesses operate in a frenzied environment that requires clinicians to provide value-based care, 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…