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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

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. With recent advancements in technology and an explosion of non-urgent care options (e.g., Your competition is disrupting the marketplace.

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The Importance of Telehealth Parity Laws

Icanotes

Mental health parity provides a sense of equality for those seeking medical treatment in the form of telemedicine. If a patient has an insurance plan with parity that would grant them unlimited medical visits in person, they have the right to equal treatment and care for their condition through telemedicine and telehealth.

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Regulation, Reimbursement, and Interoperability Block Health Systems’ Digital Transformation – The State of Healthcare in 2021 From HIMSS

Health Populi

The study assessed payors’ perspectives in 2021, finding their top three concerned were increasing costs, quality of care, and the prospects for another pandemic. Security, too, remains a block with 41% of clinicians still concerned over the security of patient data.