What’s great about self-serve scheduling or submitting an appointment request form online is that patients can get on the schedule no matter the time — even 11 at night or on the weekend. In the hectic life of the modern patient, the ability to make appointments online has ceased to be a luxury and is now the norm.
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What is the Cures Act?
The 21st Century Cures Act, also known as the Cures Act, is an important piece of legislation that has a direct impact on healthcare professionals in the United States. The law is intended to improve the lives of patients by increasing access to new treatments and therapies. Policies like the Cures Act encourage medical practices
Read MoreDoes a Medical Practice Need a Healthcare Digital Marketing Agency?
Within the lifespan of any medical practice, discussion of increasing revenue and growing the patient base will surface at some point. From the need to fill providers’ schedules to boosting the practice’s profile to appeal to investors, practices find motivation to increase outreach. While exploring solutions, digital marketing is bound to come up. It used
Read More5 Marketing Tips for Medical Practices
Patients are looking to schedule an appointment with the best option, but they need a little help learning why your practice is the one they should choose. The healthcare landscape has become increasingly competitive. Before, practices invested in local print advertising, but now that it is commonplace to go online to find a provider, digital
Read MoreBenefits of Patient Portals on Practice Websites
Now more than ever, patients approach healthcare from a consumer’s point of view. They expect the same ease during digital healthcare transactions that they experience from when they shop in an online retail setting. From scheduling appointments to accessing health records, patients want to have the option to do more online on a simplified interface.
Read MoreHow Healthcare Consumerism Impacts the Patient Journey
The rivalry between eCommerce and traditional brick-and-mortar merchants not only changed the way we shop but also influenced how we function in everyday life. The instrumental role of mobile technology must also be acknowledged for its part in this transformation. Many industries outside of the retail market experienced the effects of these shifts, including the
Read MoreWhy Online Reputation for Doctors is a Priceless Asset
On a grand scale, word of mouth doctor referrals have been replaced with internet browsing. Instead of asking a trusted neighbor or family friends, patients now look online for patient feedback, including social media and online reviews. In fact, the 2022 Healthcare Trends Report revealed that 72 percent of consumers read online ratings and reviews
Read MorePatient Journey Examples to Steer Your Digital Strategy
Today’s healthcare patient journey is much different than it was just a few decades ago. Individuals now begin their patient care journey online, gathering information from multiple digital sources. At every step, patients experience touchpoints, from their first encounter with your website to reading online reviews and on to their experiences as a new patient.
Read MoreHow Providing Educational Resources Cultivates a Better Patient Experience
As patients act more like consumers, they assume more control over their medical decisions. Having a patient population that is more engaged in care planning works in the provider’s favor when it leads to better care outcomes. Being proactive to educate your patients on their health matters can help encourage patient engagement and demonstrate your
Read MoreThe Beginners Social Media Strategy Guide for Medical Practices
Does it matter if a medical practice actively participates in social media? Platforms like Facebook and TikTok are predominantly viewed as a source of entertainment, but there is more to it. For many, social media is a primary source for information, creating an opportunity for healthcare organizations of all kinds to be a source of credible
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