Healthcare organizations routinely leverage technology to keep patients engaged in their care. A key piece in the engagement puzzle is communication, and by automating outreach efforts, providers are able to improve key initiatives, i.e., delivering better care and health outcomes, building stronger patient-provider relationships and achieving better operational efficiency for the organization.…
It’s “Talk About Rx” month, which is a great opportunity to help patients stay informed about their prescriptions and dietary supplements. Here are seven important things you can help patients do to make them “Medicine Smart.”
In a recent West survey, healthcare providers rated text messages as the second most effective way to communicate with patients. Live phone calls were the only type of communication ranked ahead of texting. The survey also revealed that 72 percent of healthcare providers are routinely or occasionally using text messages to communicate with patients.…
Fun fact: 88 percent of patients want healthcare providers to communicate with them by texting outside of in-person appointments. And yet, more than half of patients (51%) say their providers either do not use text messages to communicate, or they do a fair or poor job of offering this type of communication.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Physicians know that healthy vision starts with regular eye exams. That’s why National Eye Exam Month is a great opportunity to promote preventive healthcare. Help patients see the world more clearly by teaching them how vision correction and healthy eyes lead to better learning, more productivity and healthier lifestyles. Here’s how.…
