I sat down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Casillas to discuss how he uses Mobius Clinic at his medical practice in San Antonio. This is the final of three posts that tell the story of how a suite of software … Read More
4 tips to boost EMR productivity in 2019
As the medical workflow company, we hear it all the time. Doctors are frustrated with time spent on clinical documentation and electronic medical records (EMRs) haven’t helped. You’re spending more hours on charting and paperwork and fewer with patients, and now … Read More
3 ways eye contact will make you a better doctor
Good doctors need more than medical knowledge and technical expertise. Yet healthcare providers tend to undervalue the importance of patient communication, both verbal and nonverbal. Eye contact is one of the most powerful forms of nonverbal communication, but many physicians … Read More
Popular New Year’s Resolutions for Doctors
New Year’s resolutions are an opportunity for healthcare providers to redouble their commitment to patients and patient care. While resolutions are not the most effective goal setting method on their own, they are a great starting point to refocus staff … Read More
Building an online presence for your medical practice
Most physicians have realized the importance of having an online presence. The most obvious reason is that your practice will serve more people if it shows up when a potential patient searches for providers. Just as important – but less … Read More
A brief history of electronic health records
It can feel like electronic records have always been part of healthcare. In a computer saturated society, EHRs are simultaneously unremarkable and a popular subject of complaint. Digitization promised quality and efficiency, but doctors are spending more time documenting than … Read More
How to optimize patient encounters in spite of EHRs
optimize. (verb) make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource) Digitization promises to make medical care easier and more efficient. But most doctors don’t experience it that way. In the modern exam room – where … Read More
Three ways to optimize patient flow
As healthcare moves from fee for service to value-based care models, medical practices need to maintain relationships with a broad range of patients. This means getting patients through the door and operating your practice as efficiently as possible. Patient flow … Read More
Top 2019 conferences for digital health
Conferences are one of the best places to learn about new developments and innovation in digital health. While there are still some opportunities to attend healthcare and health IT conferences in 2018, the industry’s biggest events happen early in the … Read More
2018 Healthcare Technology and Digital Medicine Conferences
In January we published a popular list of the top 2018 conferences for digital health. While some of this year’s biggest industry gatherings have already happened – think CES or HIMSS – there are still opportunities to network before the … Read More