As part of the healthcare industry’s shift toward value-based care, many organizations are focusing increased efforts on improving patient engagement. In fact, patient engagement and patient education are recognized as key components for increasing adherence and outcomes. According to a study Read More
Patient engagement is an essential part of providing safe and effective quality patient care. Research has demonstrated that patients who are more actively involved in managing their healthcare have better outcomes and incur lower costs. Additionally, patient engagement has been Read More
Medical errors such as delays in diagnosis, preventable surgical complications, and medication overdoses are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Consequently, reducing preventable adverse events and improving quality and safety in patient care is at Read More
Medical errors are now the 3rd leading cause of death in the US, according to research by Johns Hopkins. In fact, one in seven Medicare patients experiences a medical error while in the hospital. However, medical errors do not only Read More
This summer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the Quality Payment Program for 2018. The goal was to simplify the program and reduce reporting requirements while making it easier Read More
Patients are the lifeblood of every practice — patient referrals are what keeps the heart pumping. Patient referrals can be one of the most effective and low-cost ways for a medical practice to expand its patient base. According to research Read More
In today’s competitive healthcare environment, it is more important than ever to have a strong patient referral base. Whether new business comes from other providers, by word of mouth, or through various marketing efforts, patients are the foundation of every Read More
Medical errors cause nearly 400,000 deaths annually and are the third leading cause of death in the US, second to heart disease and cancer. In fact, 10 percent of all U.S. deaths are now due to medical errors. Consequently, improving Read More
Amidst another global ransomware attack this week, the second in just over a month, many organizations are asking themselves “how secure is their healthcare data?” The US-based pharmaceutical company Merck, and a health system in Pennsylvania are among the many Read More
The deadline for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Assessment for Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), is quickly approaching for providers. All providers who opt to participate in CAHPS for MIPS Read More