Telemedicine has been up and coming for a very long time. It was mainly used to provide health care to people who are in remote locations, cannot leave their homes, or can’t physically visit the doctor for some other reason. However, as the entire world is locked in...
People spend more time at home, at work, and going about their daily routine than they do in the doctor’s office. That’s why it’s so important that your practice prioritizes improving patient engagement. Patient engagement isn’t a new buzzword,...
Many healthcare providers prefer to use text messaging to communicate with each other and their patients on personal mobile devices because it’s quick, easy, and convenient. However, if text messaging contains a patient’s protected health information...
In 1996, the Department of Health and Human Services adopted national standards for securely managing health information. Called the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, these strict guidelines require all healthcare employees and every...
Is your office still making manual phone calls to remind patients of upcoming appointments? If so, you’re among only 10% of healthcare organizations who haven’t upgraded to an automated platform that can save you significant time and money, like patient appointment...
With the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, population health management is a priority at most healthcare practices. But while many providers agree that it’s crucial, most organizations have a hard time implementing strategic population health...
