Enrolling patients in text messages for non-transactional messages can be difficult. If your practices sees hundreds or thousands of patients, you will need a strong communication plan. We have put together 5 tips to help you increase sign ups for patient text messaging.
Is your practice sending text message reminders for patient appointments? If not, you should review why texting your patients can help both them and you. If it is, what’s next? You may want to begin texting patients about important announcements. Texting announcements is productive Office availability announcements do not require marketing or advertising consent. We…
If you have not yet begun to use text messaging for your practice, appointment reminders might be the best place to start. They can greatly increase revenue, are easy to implement, and they save your staff time. Most importantly, patients want them. Many EHRs include text message appointment reminders in their scheduling or access functionality….
By Chelsea Lamb, businesspop.net If you are tossing around the idea of opening a healthcare-based business, you are not alone. The coronavirus pandemic has brought more attention to care-relate service businesses. More businesses, from childbirth to home health services are popping up frequently. Does this mean it will be easy? No, but this is to…
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…
Patient churn rate is the most difficult metric of patient lifetime value to calculate. Before calculating it, be sure that you have found your max patient recall time and rate. What is patient churn rate and patient lifespan? Patient lifespan is the number of time periods (e.g. years) a patient sees you, on average. Patient…
Healthcare data breaches have become a ticking time bomb. In 2024 alone, major cyberattacks have crippled some of the biggest players in the industry: If these massive organizations can be hit, your private practice is at risk too. Don’t let these 7 Deadly Sins leave you exposed: 1. Reusing Weak Passwords Too many practices rely…
This month, we’re shining a light on Dr. Heather Rowlands, the heart behind Ember Dental Arts in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In our conversation with Dr. Rowlands, we’ll explore her inspiring journey to opening her own practice—from the early days of dental school to the dream of creating a space where patients feel truly seen and heard….
