Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The following is a guest article by Luis Castillo, President and CEO, Ensocare, Omaha, Nebraska. Driving to a medical appointment to receive care is a fundamental part of life. million people who miss or delay medical appointments or medication use every year due to transportation barriers, they can instead look forward to […].

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 26, 2024

Introduction Primary care providers are the cornerstone of our healthcare system, providing preventive and chronic care for patients of all ages. This article serves as a comprehensive guide for both primary care professionals and medical billers, providing a clear picture of the process and ensuring accurate and efficient claim submissions.

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Medisys Compliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of streamlined billing processes for podiatry practices, shed light on the specific challenges encountered, and emphasize the pivotal role that a specialized podiatry medical billing company plays in overcoming these hurdles. This can improve patient satisfaction and lead to more referrals.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 19, 2023

with 45 outpatient offices employing more than 270 providers in North Carolina, recently adopted a hybrid chat solution as its ‘digital front door’ and achieved impressive results: Reduced call volume/abandoned call rate, improved patient satisfaction, reduced complaints, better quality control, and significant time savings.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is a guest article by Paul Ketchel, Chief Executive Officer at MDsave. This presents the opportunity for an ecosystem of transparently-priced care, highly-engaged patients, and high patient satisfaction and net promotion levels. Cost transparency is a driving force in the American market.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Clarissa Riggins , Chief Product Officer at Experian Health Patients have increasingly high expectations for easy and efficient tech-enabled solutions when it comes to accessing healthcare services.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 9, 2024

Financial Health for the Long-Term With a proven responsible lending system in place and the secure storage of customer information, healthcare providers can dramatically improve patient satisfaction and loyalty.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 30, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. One culprit is staffing in post-acute care – 87% of nursing homes report moderate to high staffing shortages.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2024

This approach not only improves access to care but also empowers patients to become more actively involved in managing their health, leading to better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction. How exactly can telehealth improve these aspects of the patient experience?

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The following is a guest article by Stephen Dean, Healthcare CRM Expert and Co-Founder of Keona Health. Many health care professionals think the strength of the patient-provider relationship is determined solely by the face-to-face interactions between patients and physicians, and that all problems begin and end there.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD, Chief Clinic Officer at Symetria Recovery Even in the sensitive healthcare industry, most patients prefer to communicate with their providers via text message instead of email, calls, or app messages.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

She co-authored this article with Dean Sittig, NORC senior fellow and professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center and a co-investigator of the CDSiC Project; Dr. Measurement efforts to date have focused largely on assessing PC CDS feasibility and acceptability.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 8, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore strategies and tools to expedite medical billing, improve cash flow, and ultimately enhance the revenue cycle for healthcare providers. It involves a series of critical steps, from patient registration to claim submission and payment posting.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The following is a guest article by Khalid Al-Maskari, Founder and CEO of Health Information Management Systems (HiMS) EHRs are ubiquitous because they’re useful – but how useful are they really, and to whom? The truth is that an EHR by definition serves multiple masters, satisfying some more than others. It becomes usable, even enjoyable.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Ideally, bidirectional SMS should complement patient portals, leaving the latter for more complex tasks like reviewing medical records or test results. This approach has significant potential to impact the patient experience.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 16, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article New Age EHRs: Required Features and Functionalities To Ensure Patient and Physician Satisfaction appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. In fact, according to […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 21, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Enhancing Patient Care With Virtual Care Services appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kannan Sreedhar, corporate consulting director of healthcare, Avaya. This number may grow, as […].

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Roni Jamesmeyer, Senior Healthcare Manager at Five9 The healthcare crisis is dominating headlines, with the industry dealing with complicated challenges across multiple areas. The average number of patients per primary care doctor is at an all-time high of 20 per day.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 5, 2024

The following is a guest article by Shveta Mangal, CEO at VitaWerks In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, the concept of home as an “extension of care” is gaining traction, ushering in a new era of patient-centered support.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. This turning point for telemedicine has reached mass media mainstream status, covered this past weekend in The New York Times in a headlined articled, “Some insurers end pandemic waivers of fees and deductibles for telehealth.”.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The following is a guest article by Stephanie Maharjan, Operations Leader at WellReceived. ’ Ensuring a positive patient experience is fundamental to the healthcare industry’s success. The role of a medical receptionist has transformed significantly.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 6, 2024

Even when patients get an appointment, they wait again (in the waiting room, exam room, and to be checked out) which affect patient satisfaction scores. The good news is that AI tools are ready to make significant improvements to the patient experience, especially when it comes to giving patients and clinicians their time back.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

Similar to HaH, being at home can offer a level of comfort, familiarity, and flexibility that facility-based care might not provide, leading to higher patient satisfaction and potentially better adherence to care plans. Broadly speaking, at-home treatments will reduce costs and improve care for all patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

It won’t surprise anyone who follows healthcare professionally—or who has used a healthcare portal—that patients are frustrated and disappointed. The company surveyed more than a thousand people of varying genders and geographic locations (age and race weren’t tracked) to find out what they thought of the patient experience.

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Jane Sarashon

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Consumers rank telehealth higher for patient satisfaction when they perceive clinicians spend sufficient time for quality care and when they provide clear and complete explanations to their medical issues. 57% of consumers prefer telehealth for ongoing mental health visits; and, Convenience and waiting times (less!)

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

Also, compliance officers can assist their organizations in obtaining patient feedback regarding telehealth services and monitoring patient compliance with telehealth visits. Related: Telehealth policies and programs center on patient care. Never miss an article about managing regulatory change to improve patient care.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 20, 2023

This article is the second in a series that explores the benefits of HIPAA, focusing on some of the ways that HIPAA has benefited healthcare professionals. The first article in the series covered the benefits of HIPAA for healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a guest article by Deepak Singh, MBA, MS , Product Manager at Teladoc Health. This article represents Singh’s thoughts and don’t necessarily represent the views of Teladoc Health. Using large language models in telemedicine may impact the patient-provider relationship.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this article, we will explore the challenges faced by healthcare providers in medical billing, and how MDS can assist in overcoming these hurdles, enabling providers to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this article, we will explore the challenges faced by healthcare providers in medical billing, and how MDS can assist in overcoming these hurdles, enabling providers to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

This article explores the challenges of telemedicine and examines solutions to resolve current issues. 2020 McKinsey research reported that almost 50% of patients opted for telemedicine instead of canceled medical consultations. Patient satisfaction. Yet, many barriers are hampering telemedicine’s success.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 4, 2023

The following is a guest article by Branden Neish, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Weave In the midst of a global pandemic and a looming economic recession, the healthcare industry has faced a multitude of challenges. Staffing shortages have put a strain on healthcare practitioners, leading to increased workloads and longer hours.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The following is a guest article by Joshua Crews, AIA, ADAC, NELSON Worldwide. It often leads to health and safety-related consequences for both patients and staff and oftentimes drives essential workers to leave their jobs. Burnout among healthcare staff is a prevalent problem in the United States.

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YouCompli

JUNE 20, 2023

He is writing a series of articles on compliance culture for the YouCompli blog.   The Compliance department can’t own culture. Designate a certain time to routinely read articles and other information targeted at your organization’s market.  Get the latest from healthcare compliance experts Never miss an article from Jay Anstine.

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Medisys Compliance

MAY 18, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore some of the different payment models for internal medicine billing and their potential benefits and drawbacks. In VBC, providers are incentivized to focus on preventative care and to improve patient outcomes, rather than simply offering more services.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The following is a guest article by Patty Riskind , CEO at Orbita. In turn, this translates to lower costs – and improves patient satisfaction. . During a discussion among a group of industry leaders, one respected colleague said she wished we would all quit using terms like “disruption” and “transformation.”

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The following is a guest article by John Wallace, PT, OCS, Senior Vice President of RCM at WebPT. When it comes to the number of patients providers can see in a day, some might think that more is more. After all, more patients should generate more billable services—and thus, more payments.

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