How to Get the Most Out of A Virtual Healthcare Conference
In a landscape indelibly altered by the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve been forced to rethink how we can safely gather to educate, learn, and connect. As a result, a number of in-person conference events have restructured to an online format and many are joining the trend every day. Before you panic, this isn’t inherently bad news. […]
Uprising Trend of Telehealth in the Medical Industry
According to a survey taken by Medical Group Management Association, as many as 97% of healthcare providers now provide patient care via telehealth as a result of the pandemic. And it comes as no surprise considering that, to-date globally, there have been some 7.1 million COVID-19 cases and more than 400,000 related deaths. As a […]
5 Key Steps for Optimizing Practice Profitability During a Crisis
Maximizing profitability and cash flow is a perpetual objective for successful medical practices. In a time of crisis, however, healthy practice revenues become even more critical. Here we review the five key steps you can learn from and implement to optimize your practice’s profitability. Financial Resources Leverage the financial resources that make sense for your […]
Practice Survival, Options for After the Pandemic
Healthcare practices may be open, but it’s not business as usual. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way the world thinks and acts, and this is especially relevant in healthcare. Most practices stayed open but may have had to lay off non-essential staff due to decreased patient volume. Others increased virtual care, while all […]
COVID-19 Impacts to Healthcare Sector Real Estate
by Brian Zelenka – Vice President Marketing Thanks to COVID-19, a majority of healthcare real estate expansion plans, and future decisions regarding real estate, have stalled. Social distancing, shelter-in-place mandates, and the success of telehealth mean fewer medical office buildings and hospital developments will plan to break ground this year. Even though many practices are […]
Seven Steps for Reopening Your Practice: A Checklist
Every day, more practices are moving towards reopening their offices and preparing to resume regular patient care. Ensuring the safety of patients as well as staff means there are a number of considerations to take into account. Do you ever wish you could consult a universal physician practice guide to reopening? You’ve come to the […]
How to Fill Your Patient Schedule, During a Pandemic
In a pandemic world, where lockdowns and self-isolation mandates ebb and flow, inviting patients to rebook canceled appointments and schedule future treatments may seem daunting. As you work to re-open your practice, the question remains – how do you fill your patient schedule in the middle of a pandemic, and what is the safest way […]
Workforce Compliance for COVID-19
Working with COVID-19 As medical practices shift operational models, much of which includes remote workforce, telehealth, and staggered appointments many wonder what impact this will have to their staff. We spoke with Thomas Bell, National Franchise Director of ADP, to get insights on the current landscape of unemployment rates, and outlook for employers moving forward, […]
How To Effectively Communicate with Patients During COVID-19
The Importance of Patient Communication Medical practices now have more obligations on their plate than ever before. Already contending with schedule changes, increases in safety procedures and staff shortages, a deep sense of uncertainty also surrounds how best to communicate with patients during the pandemic. Important information like changes regarding patient care and education about […]
Effective Collection Strategies in Uncertain Times
Current Landscape Many medical practices are facing financial uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent research cited in the Practice Pulse report reveals that while their primary focus is on caring for patients and keeping team members safe and healthy, providers have expressed growing concern over their revenue cycle and personnel management. As […]
