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 […]
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 […]
Mitigating the Impact of the Rising Patient Cost Burden
The consumerization of healthcare has created financial challenges for both providers and patients Over the past decade, the relationship between patients and providers has moved from the sacrosanct to the transactional. Today’s patients often choose – or are provided with – less costly insurance that incurs high deductibles, high co-pays, or both. For example, 81 […]
2018 Will Be The Year of the Patient: 5 Key Predictions
Medical practices have reached a tipping point as the industry accelerates its shift to value-based care and adapts to patient demands for a better consumer experience at the doctor’s office. With patient out-of-pocket costs now accounting for 20-30 percent of a practice’s revenue, a better patient experience is now a requirement for practice profitability. Consumers […]
Healthcare Focuses on Fiscal Stewardship
By Sal Casillas New value-driven reimbursement models are a major force for transformation in the healthcare sector Note: The following article is an extension of one of five key trends highlighted in a larger briefing report available for download here: The New Medical Economy. Whether it’s the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the […]
Doctors are Driving Digital Innovation
by Sal Casillas Physician dissatisfaction with older health technology and new demands under value-based care is creating a fresh cycle of digital health transformation. Note: The following article is an extension of one of five key trends highlighted in a larger briefing report available for download here: The New Medical Economy. The general health technology […]
10 Questions with Amy Andersen of IBM Watson Health
With a career spanning over 20 years in nearly every facet of healthcare, Amy Andersen has her fingers on the pulse of the sector. In her current role at IBM Watson Health Consulting, she is orchestrating data-driven transformations focused on prevention and community wellness. In this exclusive interview with CareCloud, Andersen talks about change management […]
How to get Yelp Reviews (And Make the Most of Them)
By Leyl Black When Yelp co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman caught the flu in 2004 and wanted to find a doctor, he went looking online for recommendations. If you remember the early days of the internet, you won’t be surprised to hear that his search came up short. Fast forward a decade or so, and it’s hard […]
Understanding the Impact of Patient Consumerization
By Sal Casillas As patients increasingly take on the direct cost for their healthcare, they’re also becoming more discerning in how they shop and pay for services. The physician-patient relationship is one of constant evolution. In the past decade alone, the spread of physician reviews, online medical information, and mobile apps has shifted new power […]