by jsopher | Jul 7, 2016 | Practice Pearls, Technology & the Internet
We predicted that virtual reality (VR) would be a trend in health care in 2016, and it looks like we were right. Some are calling this “the year of VR,” thanks to the wave of new, relatively affordable devices now available. Market research firm IDC projects that...
by Quin Ashworth | Jun 23, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Technology & the Internet
I know the waiting room has been discussed on this blog before, but I want to approach it from a different angle. Your waiting room is the chance for you to make a great impression and own up to the promises made on your website – almost like a first date with...
by Smitha Gopal | Apr 21, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Practice Pearls
Now more than ever, doctors have a tough job. Given the state of healthcare in 2016, providers must figure out how to manage the confusion arising from issues such as shifting payment models to new government mandates, while at the same time treating a patient...
by jsopher | Mar 10, 2016 | Practice Pearls, Technology & the Internet
It may not surprise you to know that 90 percent of Americans own a cell phone, according to the most recent data from Pew Research. Of that number, 64 percent own a smartphone, giving them easy access to the hundreds of thousands of Android and iOS mobile apps...
by jsopher | Dec 30, 2015 | Patient Engagement, Practice Pearls, Technology & the Internet
It’s an exciting time in health care. We’re in the midst of a digital health boom, with big investments and rapid advances being made in the field. According to data from the digital health venture fund Rock Health, 2014 was a record-breaking year for digital health...