Monthly Archives: July 2020

15 Best Uses for Telemedicine

The other day, I came across an article that contained 115 mHealth and telehealth statistics. Thinking it sounded intriguing (though slightly overwhelming), I began reading the facts. After struggling through the first 7 or 8 less-than-impressive statistics, I quickly became disinterested. Sure, maybe only 9 of cell phone owners receive texts or updates about medical issues, but is that really news? Don’t we already know that number is extremely low? […]

By |July 29, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

How to Reduce Patient No-show Rates

Patient no-show rates are a chronic problem in physician practices, whether someone is a specialty-care provider or a primary care physician. Many practitioners aren’t even aware of their no-show rates nor the negative consequences they have on their practice. […]

By |July 22, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

5 Benefits of Social Media for Doctors

Did you know that only about 24% of doctors currently use social media? Sounds a bit low, if you ask me. Social media has been around for over two decades, now, and it’s time for doctors (and other providers) to play catch-up. […]

By |July 15, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

11 Benefits of Telemedicine to Private Physician Practices

Most providers understand what telemedicine is these days, yet there still seems to be a lot of skepticism on whether or not they should incorporate it into their practice. […]

Telemedicine Software Essentials

Most providers don’t get into healthcare because they love evaluating, implementing, and using new software technology, but it is becoming an increasingly important part of the job. This is a double-edged sword in many ways. The reason that technology has become such an essential part of practicing medicine is that it has the potential for amazing benefits. It can increase practice efficiency and revenue; it can help support patient loyalty, and even result in better health outcomes. Telemedicine technology for video visits indeed produces all of these benefits for many practices. […]

By |July 1, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

15 Best Uses for Telemedicine

The other day, I came across an article that contained 115 mHealth and telehealth statistics. Thinking it sounded intriguing (though slightly overwhelming), I began reading the facts. After struggling through the first 7 or 8 less-than-impressive statistics, I quickly became disinterested. Sure, maybe only 9 of cell phone owners receive texts or updates about medical issues, but is that really news? Don’t we already know that number is extremely low? […]

By |July 29, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

How to Reduce Patient No-show Rates

Patient no-show rates are a chronic problem in physician practices, whether someone is a specialty-care provider or a primary care physician. Many practitioners aren’t even aware of their no-show rates nor the negative consequences they have on their practice. […]

By |July 22, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

5 Benefits of Social Media for Doctors

Did you know that only about 24% of doctors currently use social media? Sounds a bit low, if you ask me. Social media has been around for over two decades, now, and it’s time for doctors (and other providers) to play catch-up. […]

By |July 15, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments

11 Benefits of Telemedicine to Private Physician Practices

Most providers understand what telemedicine is these days, yet there still seems to be a lot of skepticism on whether or not they should incorporate it into their practice. […]

Telemedicine Software Essentials

Most providers don’t get into healthcare because they love evaluating, implementing, and using new software technology, but it is becoming an increasingly important part of the job. This is a double-edged sword in many ways. The reason that technology has become such an essential part of practicing medicine is that it has the potential for amazing benefits. It can increase practice efficiency and revenue; it can help support patient loyalty, and even result in better health outcomes. Telemedicine technology for video visits indeed produces all of these benefits for many practices. […]

By |July 1, 2020|Categories: Direct Health, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |0 Comments