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…
Health IT
5 Surprising Digital Health and Wellness Trends to Follow in 2022
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…
How to Avoid MIPS Penalty
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 Benefits of After Hours Booking
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…
3 Ways to Improve Your SEO Rankings
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…
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…
A Day In The Life Of A Practice Manager
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 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…
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…
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…