By: Jasmin Flora Blood transfusions are a critical part of healthcare, enabling life-saving treatments and procedures. However, maintaining an adequate blood supply can be challenging, especially during seasonal blood shortages. These periodic declines in blood donations can strain healthcare systems and potentially put patients at risk. What Happens When There Is A Shortage Of Blood?…
Healthcare is one of the most critical industries, but it is currently facing severe labor shortages. An article on Healthcare Finance News reports that the staffing and skills shortage can be gleaned from the staggering rise in vacancies for the in-demand role of nursing, growing as much as 351% compared to 2022. The talent shortage is also…
Telehealth is now a standard of U.S. healthcare. Most medical and wellness interactions can be virtual. Some 20.1% of Americans have had at least one telehealth consultation in a recent span of four weeks, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Telehealth is here to stay but it will not stay the same. But what is it…
When was the last time you booked a flight by calling the airline? Can you recall a recent phone conversation with a hotel clerk to book a room? You are not likely surprised that 82% of travel bookings occur via an app or website. And yet, patients frequently cite difficulty booking appointments with healthcare providers. …
There are dozens of viable apps and vendors that provide HIPAA compliant text messaging for patients. We have assembled our top four picks for solo providers, medical practices, hospitals, and provider groups with developer support. Let us know if you need support with more nuanced workflows or implementing any of the below options. Top patient…
Supporting text messaging for your patients is a great way to reduce no-shows, boost recall revenue, and improve patient satisfaction. Yet, you must take care to ensure that your text messaging workflow does not introduce unncessary risks to your practice. These six tips will help you safely and efficiently text your patients. Get consent to…
In this busy world, how are you supposed to get your patients to pay attention to what matters most: their health? How do you cut through the noise to remind patients about appointments, preventive care, and important announcements? You have a big advantage. You have a personal connection with your patients and clients. They know…
In order to calculate patient lifetime value, you must first have your: Gross Profit per Appointment Patient Recall Rate Patient Lifespan (or Patient Churn Rate) Once you have these figures, finding Patient Lifetime Value is simple. The hard part is the pre-work. Patient Lifetime Value Formula Multiply your patient lifespan by your patient recall rate…
What is Patient Lifetime Value, exactly? Simply put, it is an estimate of the total money you receive for services for a patient (or client) during their lifetime. The term is a bit off putting. How does “do no harm” align with viewing a patient in terms of dollars? It may not be as antithetical to…
Search isn’t what it used to be. As Meddkit’s recent report points out, it’s no longer about keyword volume—it’s about how well your content meets the intent behind a question. Patients are still looking for care online—but now they’re asking tools like ChatGPT or Google’s AI-powered search assistant instead of scrolling through websites. That means…
This month, we’re excited to feature Christina DiBernardo, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Expressive Connections Mental Health Counseling in New York. Christina shares her journey to creating a practice rooted in connection, creativity, and individualized care. She draws from a wide range of therapeutic modalities—including art therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT and more—to…
