Power Your Practice

Most healthcare technology news these days revolves around electronic health records (EHRs). With meaningful use initiative deadlines looming and EHR software functionality issues coming to light, it’s no wonder they grab so many headlines. There are a number of other technologies, however, that deserve to be just as newsworthy.

If your practice is fortunate enough to be busy in this economy, you’re likely seeking cost-effective ways to enhance patient care and better accommodate your high patient load. Bringing on another full-time physician might be the ideal solution, but perhaps that’s too expensive a proposition. If you’re like many other practice managers, you may be [...]

Managed properly, forwarding your lines to an answering service can be an effective way to field patient calls after-hours. Your practice can provide a better level of care, filter messages for on-call personnel and avoid the high costs associated with hiring dedicated staff. However, done improperly, relationships with patients can be harmed and money wasted. This [...]

Physicians looking to better manage the care of patients age 18-26 should turn to technology to connect with this often elusive patient population, according to an American Academy of Family Physicians survey. The survey found that 68% of these patients are likely or very likely to use email communication with their doctor, which could help [...]