Health IT

Most people use the internet when looking for local businesses relevant to their requirements. They do the same when they need information pertaining to healthcare. 55% of consumers use the internet or mobile apps to compare between providers when looking for healthcare services, according to the United Healthcare Consumer Sentiment Survey for 2020, a drastic Read more…

While extreme damages are rare, healthcare malpractice is a serious threat to any practice, one that should be avoided at all costs. Malpractice, fraud, and negligence are all mistakes that can land providers in hot water, legally, and this applies to all facets of being a provider. Billing is an area that is particularly dangerous, Read more…

One prominent aspect that healthcare consumerism has greatly influenced is patient empowerment. Thanks to digital tools and platforms, patients can near-instantaneously cross-compare products and services, post reviews and the content posted by providers to hlelp people make informed decisions. This has also enabled providers to evolve; allowing them to attract new patients by optimizing patient Read more…

Cost per Patient Acquisition (CPA) is a strategic metric healthcare organizations use to gauge the total average resources spent to acquire a new patient. It is essentially performed to improve marketing techniques and direct them towards an ROI (return on investment) focused approach to ascertain, and eventually maximize, patient acquisition and retention rates, as well Read more…

Efficient management of healthcare facilities has always been a high priority for all healthcare professionals, and rightly so. The recent explosion of telehealth visits, however, has made it a more important aspect of healthcare than ever before. The role of the practice manager, which has always required a high degree of operational knowledge and experience, Read more…

While it may not be something that happens all the time, it is still prudent for practices to be prepared for situations where they encounter an out-of-network patient. Preferably intake procedures will identify these issues early enough for them to not be a problem, but mistakes happen and some of these patients will always sneak Read more…

Alternative small business funding provides a fantastic opportunity for providers to attain the extra capital they need to grow their practices. Alternative practice funding is available to practices of any specialty. The majority of these loans are best suited to newly licensed physicians looking to start their practice or established physicians looking to dip into Read more…

Many practices overlook having a strategic plan. There are a variety of reasons behind why physicians tend to avoid creating such a plan, including: They consider it a waste of time, as their time would be spent better on patient care. It is too difficult to do. They do not see any value in it. Read more…

Utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in your practice is key to maximizing productivity and optimizing workflows. Without an EHR, practice staff simply will possess the tools they need to maximize profits, provide high quality care and create the best patient health outcomes. Any old software will not help your practice achieve these goals, Read more…

Enjoying good health with no illness can make us feel happy. However, various diseases may affect your health at any time. You must seek medical help immediately to handle complications before the problem escalates to something serious. The advances in the medical field mean easy access to the best care. People have better chances of Read more…