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What can I do to humanize health care?If we are to solve the dire dilemma in American health care, our approach will have to be radically different from those we’ve taken to date.
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Success in value-based care requires robust patient engagementPractices can build engagement through relevant, targeted messaging and by making communication as easy as possible
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How telemedicine became the most essential business in America todayFinding the telemedicine platform that is the right fit.
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The vaccine pricing assault that threatens public healthUnpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.
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Listen up: Background music can improve the patient experienceThe right soundtrack can help patients feel more relaxed, reduce anxiety, and make visits more enjoyable.
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Four strategies to reduce patient balancesFour simple steps can increase collection of patient balances while also preserving the practice-patient relationship.
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Are you being charged too much for credit card processing fees?Credit card processing fees can be difficult to decipher, but a little work can save a lot of money
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The evolution of primary care and the growing role of advanced practice cliniciansPatients are clamoring for care as the physician shortage gets worse. Here’s why nurse practitioners and physician assistants are part of the solution.
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Value-based care: Transforming Medicare for the betterIncentivizing high-quality care reduces costs while improving patient outcomes.
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Adopting targeted point-of-care messaging in primary careAs the primary care market grows, physicians must present treatment information when patients are making critical health decisions.
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Top 8 billing tips for health care practitionersCommon mistakes can creep into various steps in the insurance billing process. Correct them and you’ll improve the financial health of your practice.
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App helps diabetes patients better engage in their careConstant communication and education are critical to help patients manage their diabetes symptoms and avoid costly complications.
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Technology + People is Key to Improving Health Outcomes and Driving Practice RevenueHealthcare solutions need to also address the much bigger problem of staffing shortages and burnout.
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Patients respond to short animated videos about vaccinationPatients who view animated shorts on social media gain real knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Primary care physicians play key role in diagnosis and management of age-related macular degenerationThere is no cure, but early detection and treatment may preserve visual health.
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What the rise of home-based care means for primary care physiciansTrend will require greater coordination with in-home care providers, but payoff will be better patient outcomes
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Primary care needs artificial intelligence to identify and treat metabolic conditions earlyUse technology instead of waiting for your population to reach chronic disease.
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6 critical steps (plus one) for successful digital vendor selectionIt’s tough and getting tougher in any industry, and especially health care. Here are best practices to find a tech partner to ensure a long-term return on investment.
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What physicians need to know about AI-driven patient motivation solutionsArtificial intelligence and personalized incentive structures are coming together to take pressure for treatment plan adherence off doctors’ shoulders.
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Five value-based care strategies for leveraging patient dataClinical and claims data must be in synch to achieve best outcomes for patients
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Helping health care workers deal with pandemic-induced stressAs health care workers continue supporting their communities during this difficult time, it is critical for employers to support their needs.
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What primary care physicians can do to prevent and screen for dementiaProviding education about dementia is important tool for helping patients avoid it
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Addressing the Pareto principle: Solutions for low-dollar accounts receivable in the health care revenue cycleIgnoring low-dollar claims and hoping they work out is not the answer. Instead, consider finding a partner that specializes in that collection, because those little claims add up.
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Efficacy of Prescription Vs OTC Fish Oil ProductsWhat pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
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Physician Practice Transactions with Private Equity: Don’t Forget About the Real Estate!Physician-owned real estate can be a major factor in the overall value of a private equity deal.
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How the health care industry can thwart cyber thieves and protect patient recordsOne answer to the cybersecurity problem is reusable verifiable digital credential, which would protect both the patients and health care companies.
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Remote patient monitoring: A win for both providers and patientsTechnology can reduce health care costs, improve outcomes, improve practice efficiency
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Ransomware is rampant: Is your health care business safe?While protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to a cybersecurity firm may be the safest option.
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The common traps in payer contracts — and how physicians can avoid themA business in the health care system usually succeeds or fails depending on the complicated, multi-layered contract negotiations between physicians and payers.
