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You recognize some benefits of your practice\u2019s patient portal \u2013 easier registration, improved communication and, potentially, better outcomes for patients more involved in their own healthcare.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re like most providers, your patients range from technology enthusiasts to a more reluctant\/less digitally connected group. What\u2019s the best strategy to engage these more challenging patients?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

3 Ways to Drive Patient Engagement<\/h2>\n

Start with some of these tips from our patient engagement on-demand webinar<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

Communicate<\/h3>\n

Talk to patients about easier communication and other benefits of your secure patient portal. Most portals also allow patients to request appointments, access clinical records, and pay medical bills online.<\/p>\n

Stress Ease of Use<\/h3>\n

Using patient portal software should be no more complicated than checking e-mail. Mobile patient portals that patients can securely access from a tablet or smartphone make patient engagement even more convenient.<\/p>\n

Market your\u00a0Portal<\/h3>\n

Promote the availability of your patient portal throughout your practice, from information in the waiting room to reminders by staff at checkout.<\/p>\n

To learn more tactics, watch our free on-demand webinar<\/strong><\/a>: \u201cPractical Patient Engagement: Tips & Tricks for Improving the Patient Experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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