by Holly Meyer | May 24, 2024 | Agentic AI, Conversational AI, Patient Communication, Patient Engagement
About half of adults in the United States say it is difficult to afford healthcare costs. That’s no surprise given that annual healthcare spending has reached $13,493 per person. Hospital costs are some of the highest in the U.S. healthcare system. The average...
by Holly Meyer | May 15, 2024 | Patient Access, Patient Communication, Patient Engagement, Patient Outreach
What do one in nine children, one in five rural residents, one in three living in poverty and more than 385,000 veterans have in common? They rely on Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) for medical care. Approximately 30 million individuals across the United...
by Holly Meyer | Mar 5, 2024 | Patient Access, Patient Communication, Secure Messaging
I never liked running, but now that I can’t, I kind of wish I had tried it a little more. This is my new reality as someone with a (mostly) invisible disability. I woke up one morning in December 2022 with my left leg weak and numb. I remember thinking the issue was...
by Holly Meyer | Feb 7, 2024 | Patient Communication, Patient Outreach, Secure Messaging
More than six billion texts are sent every day. It’s not just teenagers relying on this type of technology to communicate, though. Approximately 81 percent of Americans text regularly — including healthcare providers. About 70 percent of physician practices utilize...
by Holly Meyer | Feb 1, 2024 | Patient Access, Patient Engagement
Education has long been a priority in America. There are approximately 130,000 public and private K-12 schools in the United States along with about 4,000 degree-granting postsecondary institutions. Education does not, of course, only occur in schools. Healthcare...
