News stories about financial data like credit card numbers being compromised by electronic security breaches have become increasingly regular. An even greater risk is posed by the theft of personal information from healthcare providers. Publicly traded hospital operator Community Health Systems recently experienced this nightmare first-hand. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, a […]
Read MoreHighlighting MedConnectUSA’s MiSecure Messages
With increased competition and constantly changing regulations in the healthcare industry, you need a medical answering and telemessaging services company that understands the importance of keeping all of your patient communication secure and confidential. miSecureMessages MedConnectUSA uses the miSecureMessages application and highly trained operators to provide timely and reliable transmission of information. It is HIPPA […]
Read MoreThree Tips to Improve Medical Practice Efficiency
People are always looking for ways to put more hours in the day. When you’re operating a medical practice, where your patients’ well-being is dependent on prompt attention, time becomes even more essential. Streamlining the operations of your office keeps you from getting bogged down in time-wasting roadblocks. Improved efficiency goes hand-in-hand with greater patient […]
Read MoreThree Tips On How to Market Your Practice
Do you think that your medical practice is exempt from marketing? It takes more to be successful than simply opening your front door. Your business plan should include steps to build your brand and set your practice apart from the competition. Marketing your practice is about connecting with existing and prospective patients. Here are three […]
Read MoreThree Tips to Improving Your Bed Side Manner
In the quest to provide the best patient care and outcomes, providers often look past relatively small details regarding bedside manner. From the patient’s perspective, doctors and other providers can greatly impact the customer service experience and even the quality of care receivedresearch suggests better bedside manner leads to better long-term results. Here are some […]
Read MoreThree Tips to Improving Patient Retention
Attracting new patients to your practice is only half the battle. Thanks to factors like the Affordable Care Act and online access to information, it’s easier than ever for people to shop for medical care just like any other product or service. It costs five times as much to bring in a new patient as […]
Read MoreFive Tips to Helping Your Receptionist Improve Customer Relations
Handling reception requires lots of multi-tasking the front desk needs organization, patients in the waiting room need assistance, and the ringing phone can be source of stress. Here are helpful phone answering tips for healthcare receptionists to improve patient care. Be prepared and organized Don’t let the front desk area become a collage of Post-It […]
Read MoreAsking for an Online Review in Three Easy Steps
Online reviews are essential to how your customers will come to know your brand. Ninety percent of customer buying decisions are influenced by positive online reviews 86 percent influenced by negative. Since the majority of customers are happy to provide reviews, there’s no need to be wary. Have reviews rolling in with these 3 simple […]
Read MoreDealing with an Poor Online Patient Review
In the pre-Internet days, publicity about physicians and medical practices was largely word-of-mouth. With the growth of social media, online comments are preserved for a potential audience of millions. It’s inevitable that at some point you’ll receive a negative review. Do you have a policy established for dealing with these notices? For better or worse, […]
Read MoreThree Tips to Improving Patient Relations
When it comes to marketing your practice, getting patients to come through the door is only the beginning. According to consulting firm Bain & Co., only a five percent increase in patient retention can increase your profitability by 75 percent. How do you keep those patients coming back? Excellent customer service is what will set […]
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