Concierge Medicine: Doctors on Retainer?
Posted: October 26, 2015
Since hitting the scene a few years ago, concierge medicine has been the subject of much discussion. Concierge medicine refers to an arrangement in…
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Digital Health Tools & Wearables Can Save the Healthcare Industry Billions
Posted: October 16, 2015
Fitbit—the handy little wrist pedometer that is so much more than that—recently had a huge IPO that’s gotten a lot of people talking about the future…
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The ACA’s Impact on Self-Pay
Posted: October 14, 2015
As the Affordable Care Act continues to evolve, it’s changing the way many Americans are paying for their healthcare. And while it comes with…
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Will Drug Prices Affect Patients’ Adherence?
Posted: October 8, 2015
A new poll released by the American Hospital Association says that seven out of every ten Americans believe that prescription drug costs are unreasonably expensive.
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Patient Education for Diverse Cultures
Posted: September 30, 2015
Every day, no matter how rural of an area you live in, you probably run into at least one person of a different cultural…
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Cash Flow at Rural Hospitals Causing Closings
Posted: September 28, 2015
Hospitals in rural areas across the country are closing at an alarming rate—57 have closed in the last five years. This isn’t just bad…
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Being Prepared for ICD-10
Posted: September 25, 2015
On October 1, 2015, all medical facilities have to have ICD-10 codes in effect. As your facility is likely already in the process of…
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Turning Your Data & Analytics into Successful Patient Self-Pay Strategy
Posted: September 18, 2015
Big data is changing the way industries operate across the board, including the medical care industry. It’s allowing us to know more about the…
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Can You Keep Patients Happy (and Get Them To Pay)?
Posted: September 16, 2015
As patients are shopping around more for their medical needs, their satisfaction is more important than ever. Return visits mean increased revenue, and they’re likely…
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Fewer Americans Skipping Medical Care
Posted: September 14, 2015
Between 2009 and 2010, nearly 7% of Americans were skipping on medical care because of the cost. Today, though, that number is down to…
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