Posted on August 2, 2018 by West Corporation
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.… Read more
Posted on July 31, 2018 by West Corporation
According to a study by West, 66 percent of patients with chronic conditions say they don’t get personalized information from their provider and instead only receive general information.¹ But supporting patients with information that is tailored to their specific needs and conditions enables healthcare teams to positively impact health outcomes.… Read more
Posted on July 17, 2018 by West Corporation
Millennials are reshaping the way businesses engage with their customers. For a generation commonly referred to as digital natives, technology plays an important role in millennials’ interactions. This familiarity with technology has in many ways shaped their high service expectations, which prioritize both personalization and convenience from companies. To effectively attract and retain patients within this generation, providers need to modernize their communications by embracing technologies.… Read more
Posted on July 12, 2018 by West Corporation
According to a 2018 West survey, twice as many patients want to receive text messages from healthcare providers today than did in 2011. Despite the widespread preference for text, however, West found that providers are not meeting patients’ expectations when it comes to texting. In a guest column recently published on HealthITOutcomes.com, Allison Hart, VP of Marketing Communications for West, discusses these and several other findings concerning the growing demand for patient text communications.… Read more
Posted on July 9, 2018 by West Corporation
One metric many website owners don’t know affects SEO is bounce rate: the percentage of visitors coming to a website who quickly leave without clicking around. Simply put, bounce rate is the percentage of single-page visits in which people have left the site from the entrance page without interacting with that page – often leaving the site after only a few seconds.… Read more
Posted on July 5, 2018 by West Corporation
Is your practice prepared for the unexpected? During the summer and winter seasons, the chances that your practice may have to close unexpectedly due to weather increase. Since the weather during these times of the year can be so unpredictable, you may not have a lot of time to notify patients if you need to close your office suddenly.… Read more
Posted on July 2, 2018 by West Corporation
As we approach the Fourth of July celebration, we think of barbecues, parades and fireworks. Along with family gatherings, this is about the time we see thousands of injuries and trips to the local emergency room related to fireworks. In 2016, the Consumer Products Safety Commission reported 11,000 fireworks-related injuries and four deaths, and more fires are reported during July 4th than any other holiday.… Read more
Posted on June 22, 2018 by West Corporation
Summer is a great time to head outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Unfortunately, it’s also a season for increased injuries and ER visits. According to the National Safety Council, three people die and 847 people are injured from preventable injuries every 10 minutes. That’s about the amount of time it takes to walk your dog or sweep your front porch.… Read more
Posted on June 20, 2018 by West Corporation
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend on average 93% of their life indoors. Summer is the perfect time to encourage patients to get outside and get moving. As part of Great Outdoors Month, there’s no better time to promote a healthier lifestyle by educating patients on why they need to ditch the couch and head outdoors to reduce anxiety, improve blood pressure and improve physical health. Whether camping, fishing, rock climbing, or simply hanging out in the neighborhood park, nature offers each of us plenty of ways to get active, explore and strengthen our bonds with friends and family.… Read more
Posted on June 14, 2018 by West Corporation
National Men’s Health Week is this week, leading up to Father’s Day on Sunday. It’s a great time to remind men to take the necessary steps to be healthier and that they don’t have to do it alone. Keeping patients engaged is critical to their overall health, and utilizing key events can help promote awareness and preventive care.… Read more
