Remove Doctors Remove Healthcare Remove Private Practices Remove Urgent Care
article thumbnail

14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

The pandemic fast-tracked the growing notion of healthcare consumerism , spurring several changes in the healthcare industry. It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care.

article thumbnail

Rise of Retail Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities for Payers

HIT Consultant

Director of Healthcare Strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions Healthcare delivery continues to evolve to meet ever-changing patient demands. Nearly 70% of physicians now work for a corporate entity instead of private practices. The latest industry evolution is the expansion of retail healthcare delivery.

article thumbnail

Back to the Future: Welcome to the Patient Centered Medical Home (Guest Post)

Health Dialog

There once was a time when if you got sick, you’d call the family doctor. The doctor would take care of you quickly and coordinate any additional care that you needed. In those days, your family doctor was a “home base” for all your medical needs. . Healthcare Organized Around Your Needs .