Health Populi

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

There’s a gap between the supply of digital health tools that hospitals and health systems offer patients, and what patients-as-consumers need for overall health and wellbeing. This chasm is illustrated in The future of the digital patient experience , the latest report from HIMSS and the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM).

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Health Populi

JULY 7, 2023

adults in April 2023 to gauge peoples’ experiences with healthcare received in the past year (think back to April 2022 and the next 12 months for the time horizon). Patients most frequently make visits for primary or preventive care, followed by seeing a specialist, and seeking urgent care, the first bar chart illustrates.

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Health Populi

JULY 20, 2020

Patients managing cardiology and vascular diseases expressed the highest praise for quality of care using videoconferencing (97%, virtually all patients polled, saying quality care was at least as good or better than face-to-face care. 45% in pharmaceutical companies, and 44% in large retail pharmacy chains.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Also, remember to optimize staffing levels and roles to improve productivity and patient care. Patient experience: Focus on enhancing the patient’s journey from scheduling appointments to post-visit follow-ups. Practice Optimization and Revenue Optimization are connected but are not the same.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

While the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is a significant tool in measuring patient satisfaction, it represents a single aspect of the overall patient experience. This is possible by integrating HCAHPS findings with broader patient experience information.

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Practice Builders

AUGUST 11, 2024

Understanding these complaints instead of taking the position of stubborn ignorance is the first step toward improving patient experience. In this blog post, we talk about some of the most common patient complaints against doctors and hospitals and how healthcare providers can address these issues.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 3, 2019

But if they were offered telehealth services, most people over 50 would be interested in care when traveling, for follow-up visits (say, to manage previously-diagnosed chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes), and after surgeries. We’re in the Field of Dreams moment in telehealth, especially for older people.

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Health Populi

JULY 29, 2022

In another factor to add into the retail health landscape, Dollar General (DG) the 80-year old retailer known for selling low-priced fast-moving consumer goods in peoples’ neighborhoods appointed a healthcare advisory panel this week. Here’s another lens on the Optum health consumer data.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Triple Aim of healthcare refers to three goals: enhancing the patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs. Enhancing the patient experience At its core, the Quadruple Aim is about improving patients’ lives.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

People travel further and wait longer for medical services than for veterinary care (second in this line-up), auto repair, banking, and household services. In terms of personal opportunity costs, Altarum gauged the following lost-times: A working person loses 90 minutes of work-time. A working person loses 37 minutes of leisure time.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Here are five benefits you can enjoy from insights provided by patients: Improved patient satisfaction:  Regular feedback helps you find and solve problems in your practice. These fixes can lead to higher patient satisfaction. More revenue:   Studies  link positive patient experiences with increased hospital revenue.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Their versatile skill set allows them to perform both clinical and administrative tasks, bridging the gap between direct patient care and efficient healthcare administration. Medical Assistants also play a significant role in preventive medicine, assisting with screenings, patient education, and follow-up care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

The platform is designed to not only enhance the patient experience but also streamline administrative tasks and boost the overall efficiency of your practice. They also can view test results, request prescriptions, and manage their appointments, all at the time most convenient for them without having to call the provider.

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

” Across all plans, consumers’ Net Promoter Scores (NPS) have increased year over year since 2019 when they hit a low of 11, now up 7 points in 2021 to 18. And second, the month features four weeks of sessions for the annual ATA Conference which kicked off last week on Tuesday 1stJune followed by more sessions on Thursday the 3rd.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations. This multifaceted role is vital for delivering high-quality dental care and creating a positive patient experience.

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MedicalGPS

JANUARY 11, 2023

Patient scheduling may seem easy enough on the surface; however, many physician practices, therapists, and other healthcare organizations miss opportunities to provide care to their patients simply because patients are not offered appointment slots that meet the patient’s needs. Take advantage of SMS and email.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

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MedicalGPS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Endeavor for Excellence: Step 4 – Establish Performance Baselines If you have been following along for the redeployment of MedicalGPS’ service improvement program, this week we move into Step #4 — establishing baseline performance measures. Review the list. If that is the case, great!

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Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

The pandemic era relaxation of state licensure requirements addressed this chasm, providing greater access to patients who needed services as well as de-tabooing that access when patients felt nervous about in-person visits to therapists in a community, in-person setting. In fact, most people living and working in the U.S.

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Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2019

For mainstream Americans, “the math doesn’t add up” for paying medical bills out of median household budgets, based on the calculations in the 2019 VisitPay Report. Cost influenced two-thirds of patients in terms of their satisfaction with a physician or a health system. Given a $60K median U.S.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

I read three reports in the past week sobering up my bullish #SDOH ethos dealing with food deserts, transportation, and health service access — three key social determinants of health. Assumption 2: Providing transportation to/from health care services will bolster patients’ appointment-making. million U.S.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

This whole recommendation process falls into the patient referral process. A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. This task can get cumbersome, so a patient referral tracking system manages the referral process.

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Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Order necessary labs or imaging in advance when you schedule a patient for their next visit. Medical assistants (MAs) can also help prepare visit materials and handle follow-up tasks. For example, set up protocols for when your MA can take over for you. Thoughtful delegation benefits your entire team.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Outpatient care inched up from 73 to 74. Emergency room experience stayed at an index of a (low) 66. Health consumer satisfaction scores with health plans average out at 73 on the ACSI index in 2021, up slightly from 2020.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Then, we’ll discuss keeping patient data safe and following health laws.  From checking your needs to setting up the software, this guide has you covered.  It makes financial transactions with patients smoother.  This speeds up reimbursements.  It updates patient records with insurance changes automatically.

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Standardizing technology systems can make all the difference to the efficiency of your workflow, the patient experience, the ease of training new staff, and your practice’s capacity to grow profits. Patients, too, likely have opinions and how they want and need to interact with your practice.

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Health Populi

MAY 25, 2021

When a new technology or product starts to get used in a market, it follows a diffusion curve whose slope depends on the pace of adoption in that market. The first chart from the CDC illustrates that dramatic growth in the use of telehealth ratcheting up since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the U.S.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Appointment scheduling is one of the main tasks that needs to be done effectively to organize the overall day-to-day operation. It should be efficient so that although doctors and healthcare providers give ample time, the wait time for the patients is minimal. Benefits of Scheduling Software: Automated patient reminders.

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Health Populi

APRIL 28, 2022

Most frequently, virtual care is being used for treatment or therapy, screening or diagnosis, and follow-up care, by at least 70% of clinicians. Most doctors also said that virtual care has improved patient satisfaction due to the platform’s access and convenience aspects. Hospital or emergency room follow-up.

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Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Tip 2: Automate interaction with patients Modern patient engagement solutions are transforming healthcare providers by incorporating automated systems that streamline routine communications, manage appointment reminders, and deliver educational content.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

It will define patient engagement and examine its significance. This guide will set your practice up for success in the fast-evolving healthcare landscape. It’s an exciting time to be operating, and positive patient outcomes have never been more accessible. They also increase the likelihood of patient follow-through.

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Guideway Care

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a recent article published in Healthcare Business News, Craig Parker, CEO, Guideway Care, delves into the transformative role that care guidance plays in addressing non-clinical factors that contribute significantly to patient issues, totaling up to 80%. healthcare system. healthcare system.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This process starts before the patient is checked in. Establish a robust system that verifies insurance information before the appointment. Remember to inform patients ahead of time of their benefits so they understand what they are paying for. Implementing a systematic approach to follow up on overdue accounts will be helpful.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Outstanding balances go down, and your revenue goes up. Less Administrative Burden Good communication is about anticipating questions and giving patients the information they need. Fewer No-Shows When patients don’t show up for their appointments, others miss out. All without them asking.

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

The role of HCAHPS in determining reimbursement Since 2012, HCAHPS’ patient satisfaction scores have been pivotal in hospital reimbursement through the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program. The more engaged staff members are in their work, the more invested they are in their patients.

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Northwest Career College

JULY 27, 2024

Electronic health record systems reduce paperwork, minimize errors, and allow healthcare providers to access patient information more effectively. Additionally, automated appointment scheduling systems can help manage appointments more efficiently, preventing long waits and double bookings.

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