Much more than having a good ‘webside’ manner and ‘workleisure’ attire. The concept of telemedicine (including telehealth and teletherapy) is not new—in fact, the first mention of using a telephone as a means for a doctor and patient to connect and avoid an unnecessary visit to the doctor’s office was in the British medical journal … Continued
Telemedicine is medicine’s biggest shakeup in history. The shortfall of primary care physicians over the next decade could be as high as 35,000. These challenges call for better technology and new approaches to treatment.
With telehealth firmly established in most practices, patients are now demanding levels of consumer convenience that mirror the rest of their online world – and will go next door if you don’t offer it. These 5 steps will take some reflection, planning, and process upgrades, but can quickly and inexpensively elevate your virtual encounters to … Continued
To build a thriving practice, it is crucial that your patients take an active role in their healthcare experience. But how do you ensure patient involvement when there are so many other priorities to manage as an independent healthcare practice owner or administrator? We address this question and give ten suggestions in this five-page … Continued
No-shows and late cancellations are some of the largest drivers of lost revenue in private practices. Studies estimate that the average no-show rate across the United States is 27%. Our communications platform helps maximize patient appointments, reduce no-shows and cancelations, and grow revenue. Convert website visitors into patient leads into our EHR or practice management … Continued
Our communications platform is unified within our practice management, EHR, and patient engagement suite to help you improve all the ways patients communicate with you and up your appointment show-up game. Gain control over all the little manual things that slow down staff with rich features that boost productivity: two-way text, automated and artificial-intelligence … Continued
Patient engagement features like online patient portals, messaging, self-scheduling and online payments are now considered a must-have to create a better patient experience that leads to better outcomes and engagement. Read the surprising patient engagement statistics in this Infographic.
Disclaimer: This blog article was written by an AdvancedMD partner. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AdvancedMD. Substance abuse and drug addiction are formidable challenges that many individuals face, often feeling isolated and overwhelmed in their struggle. … Continued
Many healthcare practices recognize verifying patients’ insurance information as key to their success. However, this essential step is often thwarted by the complexity of the health insurance landscape and its lack of technological streamlining. With numerous insurers, thousands of plans, and the high likelihood of human error, benefit verification has become inefficient, hindering patients’ access to services.
Disclaimer: This blog article was written by an AdvancedMD partner. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AdvancedMD. In the fast-paced healthcare environment, effective care coordination and streamlined workflows are crucial. They can significantly impact whether patients receive … Continued
May was a busy month for the healthcare industry. The FTC voted on a noncompete ruling that could have major implications for physicians and the Joint Commission launched an accreditation program for providers who offer telehealth services.
The adoption of telehealth has exploded over the past few years with more independent practices and healthcare organizations using telehealth than ever before, according to a recent survey by Becker’s Healthcare and surveys of AdvancedMD clients. Learn more about how virtual care visits compare to in-person.