Week of May 4, 2024: Free May healthcare observances calendar + How to complete with large health systems

May the 4th Be With You whether you’re enjoying Star Wars Day, Cinco de Mayo, or the new streaming releases from the comfort of home — we hope you’re having a relaxing weekend!

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and we celebrate our dedicated nurse practitioner readers for their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional patient care and driving positive change in healthcare. If you’re looking for ways to recognize the nurses in your practice, check out some ideas here.

May is also Asthma Awareness Month, a great opportunity to educate your patients on the importance of managing their asthma effectively. Don't forget about Mental Health Awareness Month, either — and to find ways to practice self-care.

Ensure your practice is best-in-class with these additional tips:

Tebra surveyed 1,002 Americans to explore their trust in online platforms over consulting a doctor’s perspective when seeking health advice. Our findings? Many patients, especially younger generations, rely on online platforms and social media for medical advice instead of consulting healthcare professionals directly. The good news is that most people (but unfortunately, not all, as evidenced by the graph above) still tend to trust doctors over online advice when it comes to acting on medical information.

Consider adapting your practice to cater to these evolving patient behaviors by maintaining an active online presence, providing reliable health information through digital channels, and implementing technologies like telehealth to meet the demand for convenient access to medical expertise.

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