How Many Reviews Do Shoppers Read? The majority of shoppers surveyed read between one and ten reviews before making a purchase decision, and 12% say they will read more than 10 bizrateinsights.com Patient reviews are an often overlooked aspect of running a successful medical practice. While it is true that the quality of treatment should be the biggest priority, how that treatment is rendered can […] The post The Understated Impact of Patient Reviews appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Healthcare data- prying eyes or saving lives? With all the talk of big data, you might be closed off from the idea of implementing business intelligence in your healthcare practice. The subject of prying eyes and information used for the sake of selling goods and services is a touchy one. Still, business intelligence is a […] The post The Importance of Business Intelligence in Healthcare appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

In a continually evolving medical landscape, an adaptable approach that adequately responds to patient needs is necessary. Clinicians who want to serve their patients need to critically evaluate their existing operation and determine if it is doing that. In specific, scheduling is an often-overlooked aspect of clinical care, but its importance cannot be overstated. It […] The post Best Practices for Patient Scheduling appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Overview Being compatible with HIPAA rules is crucial to avoid violations, legal consequences, and financial penalties. The most common HIPAA violation rules include: The failure to perform a risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities for protected health information (PHI) Impermissible disclosures of PHI Inattentive handling of PHI The failure to enter into a HIPAA-compliant business associate […] The post Most Common HIPAA Violations That Increase Legal Risk appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Most people and providers, telehealth is a means to offer low-cost, convenient, and effective access to healthcare. It’s also a way to get active patient engagement and outcomes.  Of course, patient engagement goes beyond healthcare providers engaging patients in their care, as it’s a long-term strategy for improving healthcare far and wide. However, as telehealth becomes […] The post Top Tips for Ensuring Telehealth Patient Engagement appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Telemedicine presents an exciting new development in today’s healthcare, enabling patients to connect with healthcare professionals through online communication. The benefits of telehealth during the current COVID-19 pandemic when social distancing has been an essential factor in reducing infection rates. It is also helpful for people who, due to mental or physical health conditions, cannot […] The post What Are the Challenges of Telemedicine? appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Throughout the past year, telemedicine has taken off at an astronomical rate. The COVID-19 pandemic medical practices now have to offer a service that used to be an after-thought.  Consequently, providers now face a unique dilemma: how do you properly service patients when they’re not in the same room as you?  We’re all very aware […] The post Nine Tips to Improve Your Telemedicine Practice appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Telehealth has been around since 1959. It was not until 2010 that it gained prominence. There were regulations to share health information safely and legally. In 2016, The Health Resources and Services Administration received significant funding. This helped them expand telemedicine access to rural areas. Since then, telemedicine’s adoption by healthcare practitioners has continued to […] The post Telemedicine Marketing Strategies To Grow Your Medical Practice appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

How does telemedicine reimbursement work? If you’re a practice trying to add telemedicine options to your services, it’s important that you understand the reimbursement model. Prior to the spread of COVID-19, reimbursement for virtual visits could be difficult. The coverage varies among payers. CMS has expanded meaningful coverage through 2021. With the global success and popularity of telemedicine options […] The post Your Quick Guide for Telemedicine Reimbursements appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more

Guidelines for Both Tracking and Reducing Patient No-Shows Across all areas of medicine, patient no shows and canceled appointments can affect revenue and efficiency. With high no-show rates, and patients needing services that cater to an on-demand lifestyle, taking a closer look can improve operational efficiency for a medical practice. Take a look at why patients may […] The post How to Prevent Patients From Canceling or Missing Appointments appeared first on Caretime Md ..read more