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7 Things I Wish My Doctor Would Do, Part I
I have a list of things I wish my doctor would do but often I’m more concerned about impressing them. If you’re like me, you worry at least on some level about what people think of you, and your primary care provider or specialist is probably near the top of the list...
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Why Patient Self-scheduling is a Non-negotiable for Modern Practices
As patients spend more time online, modern practices recognize the importance of offering patient self-scheduling as a way to make appointments. Gone are the days of calling a practice during regular business hours. Most patients are working their own 9 to 5 and would...
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Top 4 Tips for Reducing Hospital Readmissions Using Automated Technology
Hospital readmissions can have a significant negative impact on health systems from both a clinical and financial perspective. Readmissions are one of the most expensive scenarios to treat, as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported that...
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A Guide to Using Data to Refine Your Patient Outreach Strategy
The healthcare industry is catching on to the time and cost-savings of automated technology. From appointment reminders to scaled communication efforts, technology is enabling healthcare providers and payers to more effectively scale their patient outreach strategy....
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Why Digital Patient Satisfaction Surveys are More Effective Than Paper Surveys
As modern healthcare continues to move toward a more digital experience in hopes of enabling easier, convenient access and care for patients, digital patient satisfaction surveys are an increasingly popular way for healthcare organizations to measure a variety of...
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3 Ways to Empower Chronic Disease Patients to Manage Their Care
Most clinical outcomes are credited to the acute care setting, but patients, too, play a significant role in improving their health and wellness. This is especially true for chronic disease patients who desire to manage their conditions but may lack the resources or...
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3 Social Determinants of Health You Should Address Via Patient Outreach
Social determinants of health are the conditions by which people live, work, and play, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. These environmental factors outside of the doctor’s office all play a significant role in an individual’s health and...
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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Patient Outreach Software
As the healthcare industry shifts focus from volume to value, modern payers and providers are leveraging patient outreach software to improve patient engagement and satisfaction at a larger scale and lower costs than traditional communication practices allow....
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4 Ways to Attract New Patients in a Digital World
While healthcare organizations need to continue building relationships with their existing patients, practices who want to grow must work to attract new patients at the same time. And, in today’s technology-enabled world, bringing new patients in the door doesn’t...
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How a FQHC in Pennsylvania Reduced Time Spent on the Phone by 75% Using Automated Appointment Reminders
Meet La Comunidad Hispana La Comunidad Hispana is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving over 6,300 unique patients annually. Located in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, La Comunidad Hispana’s roots began as a social service agency for vulnerable...
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