by Rob Stretch | Mar 22, 2017 | Relating to Your Patients, Technology & the Internet
The interest in mobile health (mHealth) shows no signs of waning. That goes for both patients and doctors. A 2016 survey found that patients want more digital health tools from their doctors: 59 percent of all health-insured patients surveyed, and 70 percent of...
by Rob Stretch | Jan 4, 2017 | Practice Pearls, Technology & the Internet
A new year, a new president – 2017 will usher in a lot of changes, including in health care. The title of consulting firm PWC’s annual trend report may best capture the tone: “Top health industry issues of 2017: A year of uncertainty and opportunity.” While...
by Rob Stretch | Aug 2, 2016 | Practice Pearls, Technology & the Internet
Whether you’re a solo practitioner in a rural area, or a patient who’s bounced from doctor to doctor with a difficult–to-diagnose condition, there are many reasons why you might seek out expert medical advice from a larger group. Fortunately, in 2016, seeking feedback...
by Rob Stretch | Apr 28, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Patient Engagement
Missed appointments are a common, and costly, problem for medical practices. While the number of no-shows varies by practice and specialty, the average is between five to 10 percent of appointments, health care consultant Elizabeth Woodcock tells Physician’s Practice....
by Rob Stretch | Feb 11, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Practice Pearls
Retail is changing at light speed, thanks to apps that allow on-the-spot price comparisons, online sales and promotions, and even virtual reality, among other things. To capture the most customers, retailers—including eye care professionals—need to keep up. Here are...
