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
Posted on May 31, 2018 by West Corporation
A common challenge for today’s healthcare providers is finding ways to increase revenue in order to maintain the financial well-being of their practice. While increasing the number of routine and preventive care appointments to drive revenue seems like a no brainer, the reality is that Americans are currently using routine care at only half the recommended rate, which means that providers are missing out on potential preventive care revenue.… Read more
Posted on May 24, 2018 by West Corporation
As we approach Memorial Day Weekend, it’s a great time to educate patients about the importance of heat safety, whether it’s during work or play. Seasonal wellness and prevention campaigns are a great way to increase patient engagement and improve patient communication. Whether you have a small practice or are part of a larger healthcare system, there are many tactics you can use to empower patients to take a more active role in their health.… Read more
Posted on May 21, 2018 by West Corporation
May is National Stroke Awareness month and a great time to educate patients about the importance of preventive care by using infographics on your website and social accounts. You could just tell patients that strokes kill about 140,000 Americans each year or that someone dies of a stroke every 4 minutes, but why not give them an eye-opening visual that’s easier for them to digest? Here are four ways you can use infographics to teach patients how to recognize stroke symptoms and ways to help prevent strokes.… Read more
Posted on May 17, 2018 by West Corporation
With the ever-growing popularity of YouTube, Pinterest and video on Facebook, more and more people are preferring illustrated information like infographics over the written word. Infographics allow patients to digest complex information faster and more easily. In fact, 1/3 of your brain is involved in visual processing.¹ Here are six reasons why it’s a good idea to include infographics within the content of your website and social media accounts to help educate patients.… Read more
Posted on May 14, 2018 by West Corporation
Both providers and patients have realized the convenience and flexibility that text communications provide, and healthcare practices are beginning to embrace texting as an essential tool for increasing provider-patient engagement and improving patient experience. As mobile phone usage continues to increase, text communications are not only more Iikely to be considered acceptable by patients—texting is becoming the preferred channel for patient communications as well.… Read more
