This article offers an overview of how virtual consultations work for bariatric surgery. While COVID-19 may have triggered a surge in telehealth visits, there are no signs that the trend is slowing. Knowing how to lead effective virtual consultations can increase surgery follow-through rates and improve patient outcomes. If you’re still feeling uncomfortable using technology […]
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Dec
Dec
Patient enablement is an emerging and vital approach to ensure holistic, patient-centered care delivery. It marries the journey with a patient’s potential to manage their steps as effectively as possible and in a patient-friendly manner. Introducing appropriate patient enablement processes and technologies allow patients to actively participate in their medical treatment journey with minimal influence […]
Bariatrics, Growth Strategies, Wellbe Insights
A Guide to Enhancing Bariatric Surgery Revenue Streams
23
Dec
Dec
In this guide, you’ll learn how to enhance existing bariatric surgical revenue streams and identify new potential sources of income. Acquiring new bariatric surgery patients is one strategy to enhance revenue, but there are others. A clearly defined revenue strategy helps you streamline your practice and maximize revenue. Keep reading to uncover innovative strategies to […]
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Dec
Dec
With the ever-rising costs of healthcare, patients can easily become overwhelmed with the price of certain medical procedures. Some patients decide to forgo medical care because they feel like they cannot afford it. According to a 2020 Bankrate survey, about 32% of families in the U.S. decided to not get medical care because of the […]
Bariatrics, Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Topics, Wellbe Insights
A Quick Guide to Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Bariatric Surgery
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Dec
Dec
An estimated 38% of health care organizations currently use PROMs across all surgical specialties, and 17% more plan to use them within the next three years. Well-designed PROMs improve clinical decision-making and provide key insights that enable quality improvements. Patient-reported data also helps health care organizations prove the value of their programs to patients, payers, […]
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Dec
Dec
Emerging technologies in healthcare are changing the practice of medicine, and it can be difficult to stay current. As patients become more proficient in using digital devices, they have more opportunities to participate in their care. This means providers must consider the patient’s experience at every stage in the continuum of care. Read on to […]
Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
5 Strategies to Improve Patient Flow in Specialties
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Dec
Dec
Streamlined patient flow in specialties is essential to the success of any medical group practice. When it comes to patient satisfaction, the care of doctors, nurses, and medical staff isn’t typically a cause for complaint. Rather, it’s patient pipeline flow. Patient grievances range from long wait times and poor patient navigation to lack of patient […]
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Nov
Nov
Patient engagement as a healthcare strategy needs to increase a provider’s return on investment (ROI). While it strives to provide better patient care and improve health outcomes by promoting positive patient behavior, it needs to do this with a demonstrable improvement in revenue, margin and/or reduction in overall expenses. According to a report, the global […]
Orthopedics & Spine, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
3 Highly Effective Ways to Speed Up Orthopedic Surgery Recovery in Patients
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Nov
Nov
Increasingly, international health care facilities are adapting their healthcare services to implement Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles. Known as ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery protocols incorporate various health strategies that nurture and accelerate the rate of orthopedic surgery recovery time. ERAS’s goal is aimed at reducing the stress of surgery on your patients by […]
Operational Efficiency, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
How Patient Enablement Builds Partnership and Boosts Your Bottom Line
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Nov
Nov
Are you looking for ways to cut back on costs and boost the revenue of your medical group or bariatric specialty? If so, you might want to consider one often overlooked, yet crucial factor: patient enablement. Key Takeaways Patient enablement gives patients the ability to self-manage important steps in their healthcare journeys. A growing body […]
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