Welcome to spring, the season of growth!
In this week's newsletter, we look at tips that'll help your practice thrive in today's competitive landscape. We also cover:
- 40+ fascinating facts to celebrate National Doctors’ Day
- Important 2024 MIPS and MACRA updates for clinicians and medical billers
- How embracing digital tools enhances your practice’s competitiveness
- 9 tips to protect patient records from cyberattacks
- How to implement an effective patient recall process (with free templates)
This week’s newsletter is brought to you by Andrea Curry, the head of editorial at The Intake. Have any feedback or tips? Reach out to me at [email protected] and let's make this newsletter even better together.
40+ interesting facts about doctors and independent practices to celebrate National Doctors’ Day
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40+ interesting facts about doctors and independent practices to celebrate National Doctors Day
We’re wishing a happy National Doctors Day to providers by sharing over 40 interesting stats on doctors and independent practices.
CHART OF THE WEEK
Why do patients leave their healthcare providers?
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Why do patients switch healthcare providers? The stakes are higher than you might think. Our latest survey highlights that the quality of patient experiences far outweighs factors like cost or location. A notable 61% of patients stay loyal due to positive encounters, spotlighting the patient experience as a key differentiator.
Our findings underscore a significant trend: dissatisfaction, whether with healthcare providers or office staff, leads to the reasons for patient turnover.
To pivot from insights to action, providers need to harness trust, active listening, and robust communication.
Wondering how? We're offering an exclusive webinar that delves deeper into creating a patient-centered practice.
Exclusive webinar invitation: 'Patient Insights to Propel Your Practice'
Join us Thursday, March 28, at 10am PST, 1pm EST. You'll learn how to turn patient insights into actionable strategies that enhance satisfaction and drive loyalty. This session is a must for any healthcare provider aiming to elevate their practice through improved patient relationships.
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