There was a time in America when most physicians opened private practices after residency. But today, due to market forces and shifting attitudes, more than half of new doctors are opting to work for hospitals and large managed health systems, … Continue reading
Today, more American consumers than ever are writing and using online reviews to shop for doctors, dentists, veterinarians and physical therapists. In fact, the latest statistics show dramatic increases in the use of online reviews. In 2013, Software Advice, a … Continue reading
Last year, a new index that gauges the financial and operational health of physician practices forecast a downward trend in profitability for 2014. The Practice Profitability Index, or PPI, revealed that two out of three practices polled anticipate reduced profitability … Continue reading
Today’s patients have become increasingly smarter in terms of choosing the right healthcare practitioners for them. The rapidly growing trend is checking out a doctor’s or dentist’s online reviews before arranging a first consultation. Whether you are a doctor, a … Continue reading
Commonly known as QR codes, Quick Response codes are this generation’s barcodes. These square-shaped cryptograms are optically readable labels that are usually seen in advertisements. By scanning the QR code with your mobile device, you can obtain information regarding the … Continue reading
According to the 2013 Local Consumer Review Survey, 35 percent of patients now look for their doctors online. And 67 percent of them read at least six reviews before they form their opinion regarding a particular physician. More than half … Continue reading
Discover New Content Ideas to Attract Online Patients Are you looking for creative ways to attract new (and preferred!) patients to your website and your practice? Do you know what interests your current patients? If not, there are many ways … Continue reading
How Social Media Sites Can Help Your Practice There are hundreds of social media sites and new ones are being created all the time. With well over 650 million members worldwide, Facebook sits atop the current social media universe. But … Continue reading
What Every Healthcare Practice Must Know About Gaining and Retaining Referrals. By Howard B. Edgar, Senior Director of Creative Services, Practice Builders With so much competition and the healthcare landscape changing rapidly, referrals don’t come as easily as they used … Continue reading
Patient Education Starts with Informing Them Why You’re Their Best Choice Healthcare practitioners understand the need to educate patients. Patients need to understand their diagnosis and its implications on their health and life. They need to know what to expect … Continue reading
