- Blake Rodocker
- June 21, 2014
Author: Blake Rodocker
Introducing new technologies to streamline time-consuming processes can help your healthcare organization boost its bottom line by making more efficient use of your employees’ time. These simple recommendations will help you increase productivity, optimize operations and improve patient satisfaction. 1. Implement a patient portal. Online healthcare portals don’t just provide benefits…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 20, 2014
Why Does Your Medical Practice Need Electronic Patient Intake Forms?
As practices and hospitals migrate from paper forms to e-forms, they are looking for ways to automate and store patient records electronically and move them into their EMRs. Electronic patient intake forms offer a way to do this, and they deliver a high return on investment as well. The benefits of utilizing intake…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 19, 2014
A Definitive Explanation of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
This article applies to Covered Entities (any health care provider, health plan, or health care clearinghouse) and Business Associates (any person or entity that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits protected health information on behalf of a covered entity). With new HIPAA regulations and enforcement procedures having taken effect last year,…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 19, 2014
Who Will Drive Patient Portal Adoption?
The patient portal market has grown significantly, but it is still in its infancy stage and is evolving every day. As the market continues to mature, there is a growing debate as to whether patient portal adoption will be driven more by patient or provider demand. Let’s take a look…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 18, 2014
Healthcare Marketing Insights: 3 Things That Matter to Your Patients
Healthcare is changing – and we’re not just talking about payment and care delivery models. Healthcare marketing tactics are also evolving, and it has to do with how people make decisions about their care. Patients are moving away from relying heavily on doctor referrals and from simply visiting healthcare facilities…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 17, 2014
Three Must-Have Patient Portal Features
Healthcare organizations have different needs and look for varying patient portal features and functionalities. Still, there are many features that provide real value all-around – both in terms of patient satisfaction and in their ability to help physicians streamline workflow and save time. These are the top three patient portal features…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 17, 2014
How to Make Sure Your Website Reaches Patients With Low Health Literacy
Imagine this: you have just spent thousands of dollars on a revamped website that you’re hoping will get your healthcare organization greater exposure. Your new site is innovative, packed with information, features built-in tools to increase engagement and online communication, and is optimized for search engines so that existing and…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 14, 2014
How to Improve Patient Turnaround Time and Maintain Quality of Care
Moving patients quickly through your office without compromising care quality requires careful planning and a methodical execution. The effort to maximize patient flow is worth it, though, as doing so is a great way to improve performance and enhance patients’ experience while visiting your practice. Here are five easy ways…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 13, 2014
How Can I Increase Patient Engagement?
Updated on May 24, 2021. Determining how to increase patient engagement is becoming increasingly important within physician practices. Research suggests[¹] that implementing a patient portal is now a vital part of increasing patient engagement, which improves overall patient outcomes. In order to encourage patients to register to use your online…Read more
- Blake Rodocker
- June 13, 2014
Patient Engagement: the Buzzword Revolutionizing Healthcare
If you are in healthcare, you have likely heard of the latest buzzword on the tip of everyone’s tongues: patient engagement. It refers to the process by which patients become active partners in their health. Ever since CMS made it the main focus of Meaningful Use Stage 2, it has…Read more