Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 2, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Scheduling an appointment with your doctor is usually the first thing you do when you’re feeling a little under the weather or have some questions about your health. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sean Hopwood, CEO, Day Interpreting. But […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. As the year comes to a close, patients are racing against the calendar, not just to complete their holiday shopping, but also to schedule end-of-year medical appointments. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Evan Steele, founder and CEO, rater8.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We covered an early, ingenious article by John W. Regarding your request for a series of visits with Physical Therapy, I would recommend discussing this during your upcoming appointment on 2/5/2024. If your symptoms worsen before your scheduled appointment, please don't hesitate to schedule an earlier visit.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 20, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article How Doctors Can Support Patients Beyond Their Appointment Times appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. The article How Doctors Can Support Patients Beyond Their Appointment Times appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 28, 2024

A subsequent article in BMC Medicine highlighted the dearth of evidence. The title of this article kind of says it all: The authors suggest a depression screening RCT should exclude individuals with known depression, randomize people to screening or no screening, and make the same mental health services available to both groups.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Founders’ story Our co-founder and CTO Kevin Montgomery began tinkering with an email and text appointment reminder service for a local […]. The article Health IT Startup: Relatient appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. There are so many signs that should make you book an appointment with a neurologist. The article Signs That Show You Should See A Neurologist Immediately appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 17, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine visits have been able to provide an increasing number of patients with virtual access to quality care without requiring in-person appointments. The article Can Telemedicine Options Be Affordable?

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nobody was there to manage her appointments or explain to her what she should do next. Small tasks like scheduling her next appointment became needlessly tedious and overly complicated. Suddenly, I had to realize that wow, I’m actually human.” Brown described the experience as “DIY cancer.” “I

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 31, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. MassHealth will provide free telemedicine appointments for members with COVID-19 […]. MassHealth will provide free telemedicine appointments for members with COVID-19 […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 5, 2023

I am a total sucker for an article that argues for the importance of primary care. Pat Croskerry’s 2002 article in which he identifies 30 “failed heuristics, biases, and cognitive dispositions” is one of my absolute favorites that I reference a few times a year. I am also obsessed with our diagnostic reasoning biases.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

PT’s own appointments with me are mostly consumed by discussion about LT.  There have been previous admissions after which the patient did not make it to follow-up appointments. When I gave her an article about the disease -- one that included a description of the “textbook patient” -- she recognized herself.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of telehealth, providing a balanced perspective on its impact on healthcare delivery. Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. However, while telehealth offers a number of benefits, it also comes with some challenges.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 6, 2023

If their patients have a hard time following up with these kinds of appointments, nurses can talk with these patients until they find a practical solution. ” From eating healthy to staying on top of medical appointments, nurses can use this inherent trust to make the right impression on their patients.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 7, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The innovations are not only modernizing practices, but they are leading to improved oral care and smaller appointment times, which can each support the patient experience. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: 5 Ways Healthcare Technology Helps Improve Patient Engagement What is a Practice Management System? Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In a 2014 article , Dr. Thomas Bodenheimer and Dr. Christine Sinsky introduced the idea of a Quadruple Aim in healthcare. In their article, Dr. Bodenheimer and Dr. Sinsky emphasized that physician burnout is associated with lower patient satisfaction, reduced health outcomes, and increased costs. Who coined the term “Quadruple Aim”?

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 11, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Most people try to put medical appointments out of their minds until the day of — it’s not something they aim to engage with daily. The article 4 Powerful Marketing Tips for Ophthalmology Practices appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Scrubs

MARCH 2, 2023

That’s why Phinisey will often accompany her family members to their medical appointments, especially her female relatives, to make sure they are getting the care they need. It’s very important to me that we do preventive screenings and take women’s issues as real,” Phinisey said.

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Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. When the global pandemic hit the United States in March, droves of people who normally would have visited hospitals or clinics for routine care and appointments stayed […]. The article The Future of Telehealth appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Scrubs

APRIL 10, 2023

And you know, the doctor’s appointment is only 15, 20 minutes and they’re checking on you, but they don’t get that time to go in deep with each and every question.” “They were there for me when I needed them, and I didn’t have someone to answer a lot of questions that I had,” said Shabire, who recently became the program’s first client.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. Learn more about other appointment scheduling best practices in our blog 5 strategies to schedule your medical practice appointments effectively.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The ACS appointed a Task Force on Racism to “to address the issue of structural racism within the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and within the profession of surgery.” I published articles in The Wall Street Journal , City Journal , and National Review. It has been a lonely battle.

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Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. They often rely on NEMT providers to ensure that they arrive at medical appointments on time. […] The article 7 Strategies for Enhancing the Efficiency and Reliability of NEMT Services appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. We often think of healthcare as the direct communication between provider and patient in an appointment or clinical setting. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Elise Mortensen, head of growth, HTD Health.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. An established leader in telehealth technology, VA has been using real-time virtual video medical appointments since 2002 to connect veterans with VA clinicians […]. Illegal copying is prohibited. By James P. Gfrerer, chief information officer, U.S.

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Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

Binta Diallo was at the urgent care clinic at the local H Mart in North Carolina because her son needed a physical for football and they couldn’t get an appointment at the doctor’s office. She was in line waiting for her coffee at the in-store café when a woman started screaming, “Call 911!”

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Discharges Hospital Appointments Medication 279

Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

While we often focus our blog articles on streamlining clinical documentation , managing the deluge of messages in your EHR is equally important. Forwarding urgent messages to a triage nurse can help determine whether a patient needs an appointment, urgent care, or an ER visit.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a recent article, we explored seven applications of AI across the industry. Triage Patient Communication Chatbots are very good at answering routine questions, triaging symptoms, and helping patients schedule appointments based on urgency. Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 17, 2023

I’m a nurse practitioner and I wish my patients would stop showing up late for their appointments and expect to be seen. What I hate is how they see us all as one person: “You never gave me my meds yesterday” when “I” have had the last four days off. Marjorie Hays 7. It puts me behind and makes it bad for everyone who comes on time.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. It feels more like my needs are being met.

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Northwest Career College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Not only do you help organize appointments and handle paperwork, but youre also responsible for ensuring patients feel welcome and comfortable. This article shares some simple but effective tips to help medical administrative assistants offer the best customer service possible. Why is customer service so important?

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 8, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Medfusion Partners with athenahealth’s Marketplace Program appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. Medfusion announces a partnership with athenahealth, Inc. through athenahealth’s Marketplace program.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 30, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Fact 2: If a hospital makes a call to a patient to remind them of their upcoming appointment, […]. Fact 2: If a hospital makes a call to a patient to remind them of their upcoming appointment, […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I hope that anyone who has read any of these articles knows that. The reality of medicine, however, makes me complain when someone shows up for that 4:40 Friday afternoon appointment that I chose to include on my schedule. The question has been eating at me ever since. This is my attempt to answer it. First, two disclaimers.

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CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Providers can: In real-time, notify patients about upcoming events, practice openings/closures, vaccination schedules, or appointment openings. In Action: How many hours a day does your medical staff spend sending appointment updates or answering appointment questions on the phone?

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 10, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Addressing Healthcare Access Gaps with Technology: 3 Areas To Focus Today appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jeff Gartland, CEO, Relatient. And the gaps in the industry aren’t new – health […].

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