Category: Trends

Over the last five years, tablets have made their way into almost every medical practice in the U.S. In fact, an ongoing Manhattan Research survey found that physician tablet adoption rates spiked from 30% in 2010 to a surprising 72%

According to a 2013 eMarketer study, more than 60% of physicians scan social media on a daily or weekly basis to explore new health information, the majority reporting that social tools have improved their delivery of care. While social media

A nonphysician provider, or NPP for short, can provide a substantial boost to practice performance. In fact, a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) study found that 61% of better-performing practices employed NPPs. The two primary types of NPP – nurse

Since the early 1970s, physicians have relied on computers to facilitate clinical care. Forty years later, their reliance on technology is even stronger. If 2013 was the year of the health app, what innovations should doctors expect to see in

It seems like healthcare is changing more often than ever nowadays. Every week, there’s a new set of rules and standards physicians have to abide by in order to practice medicine. How are providers supposed to keep up? You can

Introduction Better healthcare results require the satisfaction of the patient. But how can a healthcare provider discover patient experience, and are their patients truly happy? So, the best way to figure this out is to get patient insights by doing

You may have noticed an abnormal number of mustached men walking the streets lately. We understand if you were even a little disturbed. Unless you live in one of these cities, chances are these facial fixings are a product of

With the year coming to a close, it’s time to start planning for 2014. And perhaps the most important step in the planning process is creating a viable practice budget. A well thought out budget serves as a year-long guide

By most accounts, the booming mHealth market is a blessing for patients wanting an easier way to access medical information. However, it may surprise you that not all patient groups are taking advantage of this convenient source of health knowledge.

According to the recent Practice Profitability Index study, 20% of physician practices are looking to replace their current EHR or practice management system in the coming year. One reason could be the frustrations medical providers are experiencing with some of

3 Ways Tablets Will Improve Healthcare in 2014