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Physician smiles and greets a patient for an appointment after digital patient engagement
Physician smiles and greets a patient for an appointment after digital patient engagement
Increase patient loyalty in healthcare by optimizing the digital patient experience

Learn what really earns patient loyalty and why it’s the key to a successful practice.

Patient smiles while looking at phone, appreciating automatic appointment reminders
Patient smiles while looking at phone, appreciating automatic appointment reminders
9 patient appointment reminder templates that work

Use these tried-and-true appointment reminder templates to keep your schedule full, reduce no-shows, and elevate the patient experience.

Person looks at digital intake forms on smartphone as part of patient consumerism
Person looks at digital intake forms on smartphone as part of patient consumerism
Satisfy consumerist patients during their visits with these 5 tools

What is patient consumerism, and how does it impact your practice? Here are 5 tools that positively impact the patient experience.

Physician shows patient survey on tablet to measure patient engagement
Physician shows patient survey on tablet to measure patient engagement
5 KPIs to help measure patient engagement in your practice

Wondering how to measure patient engagement? Here are 5 key performance indicators you can use to measure the efficacy of your efforts.

Physician assisting patient while wondering is concierge medicine legal
Physician assisting patient while wondering is concierge medicine legal
5 legal considerations with concierge medicine

Patients want more attention and time from physicians, yet many physicians are struggling to hire and retain enough staff to keep their doors open while also maintaining a work-life balance. Concierge medicine is one potential solution, but there are legal questions to consider.

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two people doing a patient experience survey
How to create patient experience surveys to improve your practice

Gather feedback and insights with a patient experience survey — here’s how.

healthcare staff and patient
healthcare staff and patient
2023 patient survey: Tracking patient behavior, preferences, and habits

Tebra’s 4th annual patient perspectives reports gives physicians insight into how patients perceive their healthcare providers in 2023

Mom holding toddler son is on the phone as one of the healthcare communication channels
Mom holding toddler son is on the phone as one of the healthcare communication channels
The best communication channels to drive patient retention

Increase patient retention by using these communication channels

provider and NP discussing the importance of spending time with patients
provider and NP discussing the importance of spending time with patients
How to maximize time with patients by boosting practice efficiency

Want to increase patient satisfaction? Start by spending more time in the exam room. Follow these tips to make it happen.

a patient whose doctor knows how to empower patients
a patient whose doctor knows how to empower patients
4 ways to empower patients at your healthcare practice

Enhance the patient experience at your practice with these 4 tips to help them feel empowered in their healthcare journey.

Patient frustrated as slow response times become one of their patient complaints
Patient frustrated as slow response times become one of their patient complaints
Top 6 patient complaints and how to respond

By addressing these 6 common patient complaints, you can improve patient satisfaction, attract new patients, and streamline operations.

reduce no-shows at your medical practice
reduce no-shows at your medical practice
10 ways to reduce no-show rates and cancellations at your healthcare practice

No-shows and last-minute cancellations negatively impact your practice. Here’s how to handle them.

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two healthcare professionals, one in a wheelchair and one standing, brainstorming how to boost patient engagement
How to keep patients engaged in their healthcare journey

Better patient engagement requires a patient-centric approach. Develop yours with an active strategy to remove barriers, support engagement, and maintain it over time.

A Black child trying on a stethoscope with a Black doctor and a parent to illustrate a successful doctor's visit for a child with autism
A Black child trying on a stethoscope with a Black doctor and a parent to illustrate a successful doctor's visit for a child with autism
Providing a better doctor’s visit for children on the autism spectrum

Tips and care guidelines for children on the autism spectrum for your medical practice.

image of two people reading through Oregon's sb 232 and its impact on improving telehealth accessibility
image of two people reading through Oregon's sb 232 and its impact on improving telehealth accessibility
Telemedicine in Oregon: An overview of SB 232 and its impact

Here’s how the passing of SB 232 represents a significant stride forward in telemedicine practice in Oregon, and how it can impact other states to adopt the same practice.

physician using tech to provide patient care
physician using tech to provide patient care
Using technology to provide quality patient care at your new practice

Here’s what you need to know to make patient care technology work for you, your patients, and your practice.

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provider speaking with patients
The value of a treatment plan for mental health

Patients can work with their providers to create the goals, objectives, interventions, and outcomes they are looking for.

Mother and daughter waiting in doctor's office waiting room
Mother and daughter waiting in doctor's office waiting room
5 ideas to make waiting more pleasant at your healthcare practice

A few small adjustments to your waiting room can help boost patient retention and even drive practice growth.

image of patient pointing to tablet screen next to doctor
image of patient pointing to tablet screen next to doctor
9 ways to raise patient satisfaction to the optimal level

See what behaviors cause poor patient satisfaction and how you can change for the better.

Physician smiling and speaking with patient about patient satisfaction scores
Physician smiling and speaking with patient about patient satisfaction scores
4 ways to improve patient satisfaction scores with digital experiences

Find out how providing up-to-date digital experiences can make a positive impact on patient satisfaction scores.

online scheduling
online scheduling
Patient scheduling opportunities your medical practice is missing

Maximize your online bookings by taking advantage of these online patient scheduling options.

how to design medical office waiting room
how to design medical office waiting room
Fun ways to ensure patients love your waiting room

These 6 ideas will help you create a waiting room at your independent practice that improves overall patient experience.

12 tips to improve patient experience you can use right now

Meaningful ways for your staff to improve patient experience, satisfaction, and patient retention at your independent practice.

Medical office manager dealing with a difficult patient scenarios
Medical office manager dealing with a difficult patient scenarios
How to respond to 3 difficult patient scenarios (with talking scripts)

Give your staff the skills they need to navigate difficult patient scenarios with confidence

problem patients tips for independent practices
problem patients tips for independent practices
How to deal with “problem” patients at your healthcare practice

Effectively care for angry, flaky, and other difficult patient behaviors to increase satisfaction and boost patient retention.

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