First Principle of Patient Engagement and Patient Portals: Be “Relevant” From the Patient’s Perspective
One of the biggest challenges facing health care providers today when it comes to engaging patients is RELEVANCE…or more specifically the lack of it. I say “engaging” because any one…
Five Best Practices For Community Outreach for Physical Therapy Clinics
In our recent study, we found that 96% of physical therapy clinics offer additional services beyond physical therapy. The most popular were the following: In our recent study, we found…
The Real Price of Incentives: Loss of Trust
Are incentives a bribe?Incentives, rewards, penalties, fines, deadlines. Are they counterproductive? Probably so, amongst professionals.Many of these issues also apply to healthcare and medicine. Rushing to satisfy requirements for new…
Medtech: Incremental Advances and Game-Changing Innovation
Medical technology development is driven by a variety of factors. The most common drivers are to extend or improve the capabilities of existing technologies: Medical technology development is driven by…
Person-Centered HealthCare: Healing Trauma With Yoga
UpRising Yoga at Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles(Editor's Note: Another excellent exclusive from our Person-Centered HealthCare contributor, Jennie Bragg!) UpRising Yoga at Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles(Editor's Note:…
Obesity Recognized as Disease
The American Medical Association (AMA) – the largest group of physicians in the nation – has officially recognized obesity as a disease, a move that could encourage physicians to pay…
Midwest Health Startups: Making More Deals but Drawing Less Money
First published in MedCtiyNewsMore healthcare-focused companies in the Midwest saw infusions from venture investors in the first half of this year, but those investments totaled fewer dollars than last year.…
How a Common Diagnosis Makes the Miles Disappear
Having a serious illness can make one feel alone, but doesn’t have to. A common diagnosis can lead to new relationships that make long distances mean nothing and help you…
RHIOs, SHIN, and the Possibilities of Connected Healthcare
As a patient, I want my physicians and healthcare providers to give me the best care possible when needed. As a marketer in the healthcare industry, I understand the strains…
I’m a Patient and I Read Like a Seventh Grader: This Is Your Problem
Your patient can be your friend and advocateSales of medical devices and pharmaceuticals are influenced by patients. Patients can help promote a brand by letting physicians know about it and…
