There’s never a better time to promote preventive dental care than during Dental Hygiene Month. Good oral health can help patients prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. But most people aren’t aware that an unhealthy mouth, especially one with gum disease, can also lead to poor physical health—putting them at risk for serious health issues like a heart attack, stroke or poorly controlled diabetes.…
With everything going pink this month, providers have an excellent opportunity to help women become more proactive in the fight against breast cancer. The CDC reports that it’s the most common cancer in women, regardless of race or ethnicity, so there is plenty cause for concern. And according to West’s 5 Reasons Patients Skip Preventive Care, nearly 1 in 4 patients don’t know when they are due for a screening.…
The patient interactions in a healthcare call center simultaneously impact both patient satisfaction and operational efficiency, so it is of the utmost importance to deliver a standardized and positive patient experience during every phone call. Healthcare systems can deliver these quality interactions by combining the right technology with quality patient data and patient-focused service.…
Every 3 minutes a man will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. According to a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, 53% of men said their health isn’t something they like to discuss. In the same study, 48% turn to their spouse or significant other to discuss a health issue. So what can providers do to encourage men to take an active role in their health?…
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which is a great time to help patients take charge of their heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 102 million American adults (20 years or older) have elevated cholesterol levels of 200 mg/dL, which is above healthy levels. Worse, more than 35 million of these adults have levels of 240 mg/dL or higher – putting them at risk for heart disease.…
Do patients like taking healthcare surveys? The answer may surprise medical providers.
According to a West survey of 1,036 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and older, 86 percent of Americans are willing to take a survey from a healthcare provider. The survey revealed that most Americans are willing to complete patient satisfaction surveys, post-discharge surveys, health risk assessments, remote monitoring surveys, gaps in care surveys and medication adherence surveys.…
Effective patient communication is essential for delivering quality care and increasing patient engagement. Fifty-one percent of patients say they want more communication from their healthcare provider between visits. One way to do that is through preventive health education. While it’s important to encourage patients to schedule preventive screenings and checkups, it’s also crucial to educate patients on how they can improve their overall health and wellness between visits.…
Healthcare plans and providers know the importance of immunizations for both individuals and the overall population, and thus continuously work to keep the patients in their care up to date on their vaccinations. With August being National Immunization Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to remind parents about their children’s vaccines.…
Dental practices know they need to get a handle on their social media marketing strategy in order to build connections with new patients and strengthen those that already exist. As of 2017, social media users across the globe numbered 2.46 billion, with more than 208 million of them living in the United States.…
When healthcare providers want to remind patients about upcoming appointments, they often rely on text messages to communicate. Texting is generally a good way to connect with patients because it is convenient for providers, and text messages are well-received by patients. But texting shouldn’t be reserved for just appointment reminders. There are numerous opportunities for providers to use text messaging to communicate with patients.…
