In a healthcare industry where patients can use social networking, in-home monitors and even mobile apps to (often drastically) improve their health, they simply don’t do so. How do we get patients to engage in their health using the vast
Ever entered a restaurant with a sign on the door reading “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone”? Ever wished you could hang one of those in your office entryway? When it comes to dealing with problem
If you’ve been wondering about cloud computing’s status among evolving technologies, the time is right to assess its ability to bring value to healthcare organizations. Some are skeptical of cloud computing’s “chaotic” use, but experts such as Mariano Maluf, CTO
If you’re looking to bring more cash into your primary care practice, leading-edge technological services like telemedicine may seem to be appealing examples for garnering additional revenue. But since doctors are still working out the payment details for virtual encounters,
e-patients are involved in their health – they’re informed, typically very educated and they’re paving the way for a revolution in patient engagement. And contrary to popular belief, the ‘e’ doesn’t stand for ‘electronic’ – it’s intentionally ambiguous, which leaves
This past March, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments for President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, which has become one of the most politically contested bills in American history. Now the SCOTUS is on the brink of making a decision and
As we wait for the Supreme Court to hand down its decisions on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), I for one am hoping for an outcome that upholds the tenets of the law. Why? Because it’ll be
In the medical practice environment, some changes are welcomed by personnel: raises, office decor updates, technology improvements, and others. But bigger transitions can be hard for physicians and employees to embrace. Some people just don’t like change. Three of the
It’s no shock to anyone – the healthcare industry in the United States is tremendously inefficient. You don’t even have to look past paper waste to realize it – we’re talking $100-$150 billion annually in administrative inefficiencies alone. Guess what
Introduction In today’s world, text messaging has become a convenient way for businesses to interact with customers. Healthcare practices are no exception to this trend. In truth, 89% of customers prefer text communication with businesses, and 63% of Americans say
