5 Ways to Improve HCAHPS Ratings with a Patient Engagement System
Across the nation, healthcare consumers have become more conscientious regarding their provider options. Increasingly, they are demanding greater decision-making power and emotional engagement in their own health diagnoses and treatment…
How To Get a New Nursing Job Efficiently
Most nurses right out of school will take one of the first nursing jobs offered to them as the fear of massive student debt pushes them to do so. Other…
The Risk of Concussions in Contact Sports
Concussions have now been hoisted to the center of attention in contact sports, not only among past athletes but current athletes as well. Each hit in rugby, football, hockey, or…
Bolstering Diversity in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have a diversity problem, and it could be having a negative impact on their ability to secure FDA approval. Here's what you need to know. In the scientific…
5 medical marketing strategies that you can implement right now
When it comes to marketing your medical practice, you have a lot of choices. There are so many strategies you can use – including using medical marketing companies – to…
4 Physician Referral-Building Mistakes That Spoil Your Reputation
The business of physician referrals—that stream of new cases and revenue—depends on maintaining a solid relationship with colleagues. Doctor-to-doctor patient referrals rely on a trust and confidence that goes beyond…
Google’s Upcoming Changes: How it Will Hurt the Growth of Private Practices
When consumers are looking for a local business—whether that is a doctor’s office, an auto shop, or a restaurant—they usually turn to an online search engine. In fact, 92 percent…
Why Primary Care Physicians Are the Next Phase in CCRC Care
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are experiencing a boom in residency, as more seniors with diverse needs prefer the residential alternative of an independent living unit. CCRC contracts often include…
Better nursing working environment means better outcomes for surgery patients
While it sounds logical, a recent study published Jan. 20 in JAMA Surgery reported that hospitals with the better nursing departments had fewer patients die after a surgical complication. What…
CMS regulations and Physicians
The dynamics of health IT are changing as we speak and there’s virtually nothing the community can do about it. Yes, the end of the grace period for ICD-10 codes…
