Long waits are a primary driver of patient dissatisfaction, so reducing patient wait times should be a priority for every practice. Reducing delays sets the tone for a better visit and enhances the patient experience. The average patient wait time … Read More
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9 Tips and Tricks to Streamline Your Patient Visit Workflow
Clinics and departments with high morale foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your employees want opportunities to improve, and even small changes to the patient visit workflow can eliminate unnecessary tasks and headaches for busy staff. In turn, workflow improvements … Read More
5 virtual backgrounds for telehealth providers
You’ve got a telehealth appointment scheduled in three minutes, but the office is cluttered, and there’s no time to tidy up. Rather than risk distracting your patient, consider using a virtual background. While it’s generally preferable to use your actual … Read More
Optimize your telehealth appointments: a quick guide
Are you conducting telehealth visits but realize there’s room for improvement? This quick guide will help you optimize your telehealth appointments, hone your “webside manners,” and use your technology more effectively. If you’re just getting started with telehealth or looking … Read More
How to improve your telehealth workflow
Most providers have now used telehealth, but new technology requires new workflows. As you integrate telehealth visits into your office routines, set aside time to improve your telehealth workflow. Planning for telehealth If your medical practice continued operating during the … Read More
The top 3 impacts of 5G in healthcare
The buzz about 5G has died down since initial deployments in 2019, but 5G connectivity is still growing fast. In 2022, nearly three-quarters of U.S. smartphone sales were 5G-enabled devices, and over 200 million Americans now have access to 5G … Read More
Telehealth & COVID-19: 5 numbers physicians should know
Virtual care expanded quickly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the general consensus seems to be that there’s no going back. As a recent Hero Digital report summarizes, “The pandemic accelerated the shift to telehealth, patient preferences will … Read More