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53% of Doctors Face Negative Social Media Encounters

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Over half of doctors have had a negative encounter with another user, according to Software Advice’s Social Media for Doctors Survey. The survey finds that attracting new patients is the number one benefit to using social media, according to 66% of US practitioners.

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1 in 4 men Would Rather Change Flat Tire Than Visit Doctor, ZocDoc Reports

HIT Consultant

As research shows that men’s health generally lags behind women’s, and men only comprise 34% of its appointment bookings, Zocdoc set out to determine the extent of men’s aversion to the doctor, and more importantly, their most common barriers to healthcare. men aged 16+.

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1 in 4 men Would Rather Change Flat Tire Than Visit Doctor, ZocDoc Report Reveals

HIT Consultant

As research shows that men’s health generally lags behind women’s, and men only comprise 34% of its appointment bookings, Zocdoc set out to determine the extent of men’s aversion to the doctor, and more importantly, their most common barriers to healthcare. men aged 16+.

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Diabetes Management in 2023 and Beyond: A Tech-Enabled Partnership Between Patient and Doctor

HIT Consultant

Thankfully, more patients are embracing technology-based programs that provide education and engagement to help improve diabetes outcomes, such as better understanding the importance of regular blood glucose monitoring and how to interpret key metrics like hemoglobin A1c.

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How Medical Answering Services Elevate the Doctor-Patient Relationship: A Guide by Sequence Health

Sequence Health

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, the doctor-patient relationship is more crucial than ever. Medical answering services have emerged as a pivotal tool in enhancing this relationship, offering a myriad of benefits to both healthcare providers and patients.

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Asking Your Healthcare Provider the Hard Questions

CDC

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, I never anticipated that going to the doctor for treatment of one life-threatening disease would result in getting another. Healthcare providers reused syringes during administration of my chemotherapy, which led to 99 people, including me, contracting hepatitis C. I wish I.

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ChatGPT's potential impact on preventative care and emergency visits

Healthcare It News

Notable health systems, including Ascension Health, Trinity Health and Providence Health, reported a combined loss of $8 billion in 2022. ", "What doctor can help me with my foot pain?", ", "Should I go to the emergency room or urgent care or my doctor?"