Virtual Visits: Cutting Healthcare Costs
An Alliance for Connected Care study released in December estimates that virtual visits could save an average of $126 per visit. Researchers found on average, telehealth visits cost between $40 and $50,…
What’s the Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain?
I see patients with abdominal pain every day. Over my career, I’ve sat across the desk facing thousands of folks with every variety of stomach ache imaginable. I’ve listened to…
Business Analytics for Radiology
In today’s competitive healthcare environment, radiologic service providers must operate under increasing requirements and constraints as they face decreasing resources and reimbursements. Consequently, they must continuously demonstrate values to their…
Changes to Value-Based Purchasing Measures in 2015
As Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) continues to take hold, there are some important changes to the expectations and regulations that govern it in 2015. As Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) continues to take…
Hospital Visitors Recall Digital, TV and Print Ads
90% people who were exposed to advertisement in a healthcare facility recall at least one ad they saw during their visit. 90% people who were exposed to advertisement in a…
The Essential Cheat Sheet on Radiology Billing
When it comes to profitability in healthcare, billing is only one part of the big picture. There are steps any radiology practice must take in order to ensure financial success.…
The Future of Mobile Healthcare Is Like a Warm Marshmallow
As we look towards a new year, we thought it was time for a few predictions: As we look towards a new year, we thought it was time for a few predictions:Patient…
Standardizing Patient Care with Clinical Pathways
Think of clinical pathways as maps: imagine a patient coming into the emergency room with abdominal pain. That’s a pretty non-specific complaint, and it could easily send an ER doc’s…
The Interview: Some Lessons for Healthcare PR
It’s that time of year where I should be writing about my highlights for healthcare in 2014, but I’m not going to, for two reasons. It’s that time of year…
Make Your Blog Your Brand’s Patient Ed HQ
No matter what you’ve heard, content isn’t that monarchical creature known as the king — it’s more like your brand’s best friend. It saturates all your media channels, and helps…
