CMS is confident that RPM is accompanied by substantial growth and quality opportunities. Healthcare systems have undergone a rapid transformation with the advent of digital technologies in the healthcare industry. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has evolved as a widely acknowledged healthcare solution, expanding the expertise of care teams beyond the hospital environment. Chronic care management Read more…
Managing Conflict With Difficult Patients
Conflict is a frequent workplace phenomenon, and healthcare is no exception. Conflict is a frequent workplace phenomenon, and healthcare is no exception. The negative repercussions that it renders upon the overall health of the practice, however, are profound. These include dysfunctional teamwork, decreased patient satisfaction, and increased employee turnover. Research demonstrates that with adequate training Read more…
The Biggest Healthcare Data Breaches of 2020 – How to Avoid it.
Data breaches are occurring in the healthcare sector at an alarming rate. Ranging from cyberattacks on the IoT devices to failure to update the latest technologies, the healthcare sector has proven itself as highly vulnerable to cyberattacks as well as accidental data exposure. What remains imperative to note is that data breaches not only cost Read more…
Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Practices – Survey
The COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges for physician practices, especially in terms of financial stability. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has unveiled innumerable intimidating challenges for physician practices. Many are labeling it as the ‘black swan’ – an unpredictable event with dire consequences. Ranging from diminishing patient volume to lost patient revenue, the coronavirus Read more…
Attracting New Customers Through Hybrid Communications
With the rapid digitization of the healthcare industry, new channels of care delivery are evolving, while new communication channels are also emerging. While tech-savvy patients use various digital media to seek their desired information and services, they are becoming increasingly conscious of their overall experience. The traditional communication channels, such as telephone, have become outdated Read more…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…
Price Transparency Rule Update: AHA’s Claim Dismissed
U.S. District Court Rejects AHA’s Claim to Halt Implementation of the Price Transparency Rule. The Trump administration had imposed a Price Transparency Rule that forced the hospitals to disclose the prices negotiated with the insurers. The American Hospital Association (AHA) along with other hospital groups had challenged this rule, contending that it would undermine competitions Read more…
EHR and Patient Privacy And Confidentiality
Patient privacy and confidentiality remain a daunting concern when it comes to EHRs. Since they store and handle a plethora of sensitive patient information, you must choose EHRs with informational functionality that ensures protecting the privacy of your patients. EHRs thrive on the concept of easy information sharing across geographic locations, clinical boundaries, and specialties. Read more…
Changing Dynamics of The Physician Patient Relationship
As the healthcare industry undergoes significant changes in lieu of technological advancements and rapidly changing patient requirements, the physician-patient relationship is also experiencing massive transformation. The dynamics of this relationship are considerably altering, surpassing generational expectations, and becoming as sociologic as it is ideologic and systematic. So, is the physician-patient relationship evolving or eroding? Healthcare Read more…
The Increasing Need for Mental Health EHR
A quality mental health EHR can make all the difference for your mental health practice, regardless of your size and scale. Gone are the days when the mental and behavioral health industry was considered inferior to other medical specializations. It is today at exciting crossroads and is being finally recognized as an integral facet of Read more…