When was the last time you made a purchase without looking at product and service review? Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Travelocity… powerhouse world changing organizations all built upon the culture and value of reviews. Healthcare is not immune to the review culture, with our consummerized patient, positive public sentiment is liquid gold and one Read more…
How to Improve Revenue Cycle Management
Revenue cycle management is essential to operating a successful medical practice. For one, it directly affects the provider’s bottom line. More importantly, revenue cycle management, or RCM, directly affects the patient and their experience. To make the most out of revenue cycle management and keep up with healthcare industry changes and trends, providers should fully Read more…
Oncology Nursing Month: Q&A With Kris Lutkowski
As we close out this Oncology Nursing Month, and we’re so excited to celebrate our very own Kris Lutkowski, BSN, RN, OCN-E, Senior Manager at CureMD Oncology. With 17 years of experience in oncology nursing, we’re so grateful for the expertise and compassion Kris has brought to the CureMD team. In this Q&A session, we Read more…
Increase Patient Portal Usage for Greater Health Outcomes
More patients than ever before are showing an interest in having access to their medical records; one survey shows 92% of respondents indicating the importance of this. As a result, patient portal usage rates have steadily been increasing over time – 40% currently use them when available – though even those not yet using them Read more…
9 Ways to Improve Your Revenue Cycle Management
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, integrating artificial intelligence into revenue management processes is essential. Leveraging AI can streamline claims processing, reduce denials, and enhance revenue outcomes. According to Global MarketInsights the projected market value for healthcare revenue cycle will be over $275 billion in 2028. This staggering figure shows how vital revenue cycle management is for healthcare Read more…
When to Refer a Patient to a Fellow Provider
A referral is a common and necessary medical practice. In some situations, a physician is not capable of providing a patient the care they need, and the best choice is to refer them to a fellow physician that might be better equipped to help. Referrals are the ideal route for physicians to ensure a smooth Read more…
3 Tips for Optimizing Your Healthcare Website
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…
Breaking the Smartphone Addiction in Medical Practice Staff
In 2011, an attending at a hospital ordered a prescription for a PEG tube replacement. Just as the resident was about to enter the prescription into the Computerized Physician Order Entry System (CPOE), she received a text message from a friend. On day four, the patient suddenly required an emergency open-heart surgery. The resident had Read more…
Patient Satisfaction: The Most Significant Factor in Ensuring Practice Growth
As the healthcare ecosystem continues to change for the better, patient satisfaction has become more important than ever. Not only are patients now more involved in their healthcare decisions, but they also find themselves at greater financial risks associated with care. They are more likely to compare practices in terms of healthcare services, which means Read more…
Sustaining the Survival Value of Independent Practices
Small and independent practices are struggling hard to maintain survival, despite offering better, cost-effective, and personalized care to the patients. Small Independent Practices (SIPs) are always struggling to maintain their survival value. Their concerns range from low reimbursement rates to exclusion from networking. This is mainly why SIPs are disappearing at a startling rate, chiefly Read more…