At the height of COVID-19, vaccination questions from patients and providers were all the talk as healthcare facilities awaited their arrival for distribution. When are vaccinations available in my area? What are the age limits? How far apart can both doses be...
Staffing Shortages, Less Direct Patient Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Factors in Nurse Burnout When you ask children these days what they want to be when they grow up, many say an astronaut, firefighter or teacher. The most popular answer used to be doctor or...
It’s something a lot of individuals don’t like to discuss with others, yet it’s an issue with which many Americans struggle. It’s a problem that can be easily addressed but for which most people don’t seek treatment. We’re talking about mental illness. An estimated...
Patient satisfaction continues to be a key focus in the healthcare industry. As discussed in a previous blog, it refers to whether patients’ expectations of their medical care are met and their contentment with their healthcare provider(s). Although any number...
Providers understand that the appointment creation process and getting patients in the door, both physically and virtually, drive their revenue cycle. What’s more complex to work through as COVID-19 restrictions ease is learning the best way to optimize existing...