The American Healthcare system has grown more convoluted and difficult to navigate since reforms that began in the late 1990s. Legislators have increased regulation and third-party players, while allowing private companies to make enormous profits at the expense of Americans Read More
With the ever-evolving quality and abundance of mobile technology, many industries have their choice of using more mobile applications than their decision makers have time to properly vet. The healthcare sector is one of the most daunting examples in the Read More
As we optimistically embark upon a new year in 2018, all of us at MedicalGPS would like to take a moment to celebrate our clients’ successes and triumphs of 2017. We invite you to check out several interesting and surprising Read More
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says Patient Satisfaction is An Emerging Health Policy Issue “The need to improve quality in healthcare delivery is increasing. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), hospitals, and insurance providers alike are striving to Read More
Where do you rank your patient’s perception of your practice? According to the 2013 HealthLeaders Media Industry Survey, 54% of Health Leaders rank ‘Patient Experience and Satisfaction’ as the top priority for the next three years.
I am just posting up the article from PCWorld about LinkedIn being hacked. Apparently a file containing some 6.5 million passwords appeared in a Russian online forum. They say some 200,000 have already been cracked. The good news is the Read More
“If I were given eight hours to chop down a tree, I would use six hours to sharpen my axe.” – Abraham Lincoln
HCA, which is the largest hospital operator in the US, is no stranger to buyouts. It struck one in the late 1980s and another in 2006. So far, the strategy has generated huge returns for investors. And on March 10th Read More
The world of healthcare is changing at a fast pace. The 21st century patient demands quality, compassionate care. It’s a different world than it was 15 – 20 years ago and healthcare organizations must adopt to stay competitive.
Below is the introduction to an article from Medscape Business of Medicine. In many malpractice lawsuits the patient claims they were not informed of potential negative outcomes. This goes beyond major procedures. Not obtaining informed consent from patients can oftentimes Read More