Medical practices, like any other type of business, must take advantage of the wide range of marketing avenues available today. Effective marketing not only impacts the bottom line but gives your practice a competitive edge in the marketplace. On average, American consumers spend over 20 hours a week online. Considering the range of online marketing [...]
While the notion of telehealth may seem deeply impersonal, it offers a faster, more effective way to connect and communicate with physicians near you. So much of the traditional healthcare system depends on time. In order to navigate the system, you need time–and a lot of it. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have time to [...]
When it comes to flu season, there’s some good news and bad news to report. The good news is that we’re over the hump of flu season and that most areas will start to see a plunge in the number of flu cases reported. On the other hand, there’s a whole new virus to look [...]
A common misconception is that the terms “telemedicine,” “telecare” and “telehealth” are interchangeable. Each of these terms refers to a different way of administering health care using existing technologies or a different area of medical technology. New healthcare technologies are important for the general population’s health, but secure storage of digitally accessed patient data and [...]
In the digital age, we’re more connected than ever, but at the same time, we’re less likely to have real, human contact than we were pre-internet. This is especially true in the medical realm, where it’s possible to receive top-tier care without ever having to set foot inside a medical facility. All the major players [...]
Physicians are Busy…and Tired. Input updated patient information and vitals. Review past chart notes. Ask for any external doctor or urgent care notes from the patient. Order a prescription. Order a lab test. Retrieve lab tests. Set follow-up appointment with patient to review lab results. Submit to insurance for payment. Submit remainder of bill [...]
