The coronavirus has hit the globe, with only some island nations and well-isolated areas reporting no cases. In this turbulent time, international cooperation has reached an impressive scale, bringing together doctors, businesses, healthcare software developers, and researchers to pursue a common goal. To allow much-needed clinical research, governments have softened the intricate data security policies Read more…
All You Need to Know About EHR Replacements
Not happy with your existing EHR? Looking for a replacement solution? Here is all you need to know about the strategic maneuver of EHR replacements. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are evolving as ‘the’ ultimate solution to enhanced efficiency at medical practices. You might be one of those medical providers who have an EHR in place Read more…
Coping Up With Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Risks
As connected care becomes more ubiquitous, cybersecurity becomes an increasingly formidable concern of the healthcare industry. With the growing use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), valuable patient data has become more vulnerable to cyber threats. Hence, while maintaining patient safety remains a top priority for medical practitioners, ensuring data security and integrity are also emerging Read more…
The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Medical Billing
Physicians may want to outsource billing to a reliable third-party company to direct their resources towards more core and profitable functions. Billing is one of the most vital functions of medical practice, regardless of the size and specialty. However, despite its crucial role in the profitability of the practice, it is not a core function. Read more…
Taking A Consumer-Centric Approach to Your Billing Cycle
Without a doubt, billing remains the most critical component of your organizational workflows. It is the backbone of a productive and profitable medical practice. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably transformed how healthcare providers practice medicine and bill for it. Therefore, providers are increasingly adopting a consumer-centric approach to managing their billing cycle. Medical practices Read more…
Battling Low Staff Productivity In Independent Practices
Low staff productivity can cost you a fortune, but proactive planning and smart strategic initiatives can promise you a smooth sail. Thanks to the digital revolution in the healthcare industry, many physicians are feeling much more productive and less exhausted than ever before. Benefitting from technological breakthroughs such as Big Data, EHRs, mHealth apps, smartphones, Read more…
Three Things That Can Optimize Your Practice Workflows
Optimize your practice’s workflows with EHR integration, comprehensive patient portals, and Artificial Intelligence. Given the distinct nature of every medical practice, their systems must be built around their specific needs and requirements. Every practice requires specialized tools designed precisely for their specialty. Optimization of the workflows then becomes the priority to help improve practice efficiency Read more…
3 Reasons Why Healthcare Needs The Internet Of Things?
The IoT has opened up a world of possibilities in medicine. Healthcare providers have always been skeptical about embracing new technologies. The Internet of Things (IoT) is no exception. The truth, however, is that this revolutionary technology can bring significant benefits to the healthcare industry if effectively implemented. The IoT comprises of smart devices embedded Read more…
Digitize Administrative Tasks to Reduce Staff Burden
Physicians embrace the healthcare profession to take care of the patients and not to focus on administrative tasks. Yet these tasks continue to dominate a significant portion of their time and effort, leading to frustration and burnout. With the proliferation of digital technologies, almost all aspects of everyday life have been digitized, and for all Read more…
Improving Medication Adherence with Technology
With the right communication and education tools and leveraging efficient technologies care team members can help patients overcome barriers obstructing medication adherence. No drugs can work wonders if the patients don’t take them. Medication adherence has been a daunting challenge for clinicians for decades and remains unresolved to date. The good news, however, is that Read more…