Telehealth – A Powerful Tool to Manage Flu Patients
Recent reports indicate that the current flu season is far from over. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that during February 2-9, the number of people seeking treatment for the flu peaked nationally since the current flu season began last October. Healthcare providers are resorting to a
Study: Primary Care improves Care Quality, Access, and Patient Experience
Primary care providers are the key players in the healthcare system. The Institute of Medicine (www.nap.edu) defines primary care as: “The provision of integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a
Nurse Burnout – Major Causes and Possible Solutions
Burnout is a serious concern for healthcare providers such as doctors, nurses and other clinicians. It signifies physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that is brought about by many factors and needs to be addressed at the earliest. Burnout is serious because it creates a sense
Key Strategies to Improve Patient Satisfaction Scores in Surgery Centers [Infographic]
Studies report that it is important to examine the relationship between patient satisfaction and quality for surgical patients, along with surgical care. Poor patient satisfaction scores can affect a surgical center’s reputation as well as reimbursement. Surgeons should also focus on good documentation by considering
How Millennials are Transforming Health Care
Millennials now have a major impact on every industry, including healthcare. Reports say this group of people born between 1981 and 1996 could reshape the healthcare industry, especially telehealth, and are upending the primary care model. This demographic seeks the same digital solutions in healthcare
