Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Enter into this climate two emerging payment approaches that are gaining traction: the pay‑first model, which collects copays, deductibles and any postvisit balances up front, and the direct primary care (DPC) model, which replaces fee‑for‑service billing with a flat subscription fee for primary care services.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This article explores how medical professionals can effectively leverage digital platforms to foster stronger patient relationships and improve outcomes. For example, a patient with diabetes can have virtual check-ups to monitor blood sugar levels, review medication adjustments, and discuss lifestyle changes without needing to travel.

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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. Improved Patient Engagement and Follow-Up Telehealth can improve patient engagement by making it easier for individuals to follow up with their healthcare providers.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Navigating the health tech landscape requires strategic diligence to avoid hidden costs and ensure seamless integration in medical practices. Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V. Singer, M.D., Singer, M.D.,

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas.

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Relias

MAY 7, 2025

The Beryl Institute, a global community of healthcare professionals and experience champions, defines patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organizations culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: 5 Ways Healthcare Technology Helps Improve Patient Engagement What is a Practice Management System? Reporting and Analytics : Provide actionable insights into practice performance, patient trends, and revenue generation. This leads to slower payments, frustrated staff, and reduced patient satisfaction.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: How Automation is Revolutionizing Medical Claims Processing Accuracy What is Automation in Healthcare? Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Getting paid more consistently Better patient retention and improved patient satisfaction.

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Patient Approved

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Worse, it may even end up hurting your business. For example, with over 90% of new patients looking for their next health care provider on the Internet, the ability for people to easily find your listings online is critical. You can set up keywords with your name and the name of your practice.

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CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Studies suggest that when patients feel connected to and actively participate in their healthcare, they communicate effectively with their providers and experience better health outcomes. At the same time, providers see increased patient satisfaction and retention. Increase patient follow-up care.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Clinicians and facilities need better, more consistent ways to access patient information, communicate proactively, and keep patients up to date. In the U.S.,

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Mobius MD

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Physicians realize the importance of interpersonal communication skills for delivering effective care and ensuring patient satisfaction. Yet changes in healthcare are pushing doctors to care for patients in shorter visits while juggling more administrative tasks.

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

In a consumer-driven industry, healthcare organizations must compete to gain new patients and maintain their loyalty. One effective way is to earn high patient satisfaction scores that demonstrate value to customers seeking a trusted healthcare partner.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. As a result, many organizations continuously look for new ways to improve their patient satisfaction as efficiently and effectively as possible. How can you raise your patient satisfaction scores?

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. Across all providers, AmWell scored highest at 885, followed by Doctor on Demand with 879 points. Cigna, the highest-scoring payer-backed telehealth organization, racked up 874 points on the 1,000-point scale. In the study, J.D.

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EvidenceCare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we will highlight key developments based on their conversation that are enhancing patient care, streamlining processes, and improving healthcare experience. Patients now have convenient access to healthcare professionals for routine check-ups, follow-ups, and chronic disease management.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

The following article is a summary of some of the key points of this episode. You could also consider adding a system to manage phone inquiries, freeing up nurses. This eliminates the need for manual data entry, freeing up valuable time for critical tasks and potentially improving patient outcomes.

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Health Populi

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. For health plan-provided telehealth, Humana topped the list, followed by Aetna in second place.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

More articles in this series What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing? Empower employees to speak up and report issues, ensuring confidentiality and support. In severe cases, it can lead to physical symptoms like insomnia, weight changes, or even cardiac problems. Leadership must model healthy behaviors Cultural change starts from the top.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By directly addressing these issues, you can provide patients with a better experience. In this article, we will help you understand this dynamic and complex problem. First, we’ll explain why patient feedback matters. Then, you’ll read about the most common patient complaints and our ideas for fixing them.

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MedicalGPS

JANUARY 11, 2023

It’s not unusual for some patients to spend 30 minutes or more attempting to make an appointment without success. It is imperative that the scheduling problem be solved to provide adequate care, improve patient satisfaction, increase revenue and make the physician’s practice run as smoothly as possible.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Prior to the pandemic a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pilot study yielded positive results with respect to hospital readmission rates and follow-up emergency department visits. The ACHAH model appears to be a feasible alternative to traditional inpatient acute care that can improve quality of care and patient satisfaction.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Medical and clinical records make up the bulk of that information. But some of it is patient feedback data. Patient feedback in healthcare provides valuable insights into the service provider’s performance. Understanding your patients’ experiences is crucial for driving service quality improvements.

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Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

In todays competitive healthcare environment, providing an exceptional patient experience isnt just a nice-to-have, its a necessity. From improving patient satisfaction to enhancing loyalty and even driving operational efficiency, patient experience is a key factor that can set healthcare providers apart.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 14, 2024

By promoting patient-centered care and better coordination in care delivery, everyone involved in healthcare – patients and providers alike – can experience the benefits of value-based care: lower costs and better health outcomes. This article outlines the notable achievements of the VBC revolution now in progress.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Remember: Patient Experience Is Not Patient Satisfaction People commonly think patient experience and patient satisfaction are synonymous. Patient experience focuses on perceptions whereas patient satisfaction deals with expectations. Look the patient in the eye.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. As researched by OS Inc., “If Breakdowns in tracking downgrades and denials can cause substantial financial losses.

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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. In this article, we aim to help you make that decision. athenaCommunicator is designed to facilitate invaluable patient participation at every step.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

The added efficiency gives you more time for patient care and reduces administrative headaches.  This article breaks down chiropractic medical billing software. 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. 

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By verifying patient eligibility and benefits before providing care, healthcare professionals can reduce the risk of denied claims and potential damage to the company. Verification ensures that patients are covered by health insurance, minimizing the risk of unpaid claims. Benefits of proper verification include the following.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the engagement equation by offering new and innovative ways for providers and patients to connect. This article will put the relationship between technology and patient engagement under the microscope. It will define patient engagement and examine its significance.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Benefits of care visit scheduler in patient portals: Convenience: Patients can view provider availability and schedule appointments at their convenience, without needing to call during office hours. Transparency: Patients have better visibility into provider availability and can choose the most suitable appointment slot.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Transformational leadership is especially effective in health care because it emphasizes teamwork and everyone’s ability to step up as a leader when needed. Inspiration Transformational leaders inspire their teams to be their best selves, which can encourage them to be proactive and innovative about their approaches to patient care.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll make the case for adding a best-in-class healthcare learning management platform as part of this IT overhaul. A healthcare learning management platform can: Enhance staff competency and performance by providing access to relevant and up-to-date learning content.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll make choosing the right medical billing software easy. Medical billing must follow these rules. The right medical billing software will help you stay out of trouble by following these laws. Patient Billing Patient billing allows you to send your patients accurate invoices in an easy-to-understand format.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

From easy online scheduling through patient portals to streamlined billing processes, a centralized approach can significantly enhance patient satisfaction.

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