Week of August 17, 2024: Free virtual backgrounds for telehealth appointments + Collection letter templates that work

We hope you had a great week! We're about a month away from the end of summer, so remember to squeeze in those last barbecues, pool sessions, and sun-filled adventures.

Also, give your practice a competitive edge with this week’s resources and stories:

Plus, don’t miss our special report on appointment delays and wait times and our free webinar on navigating MIPS on August 22. Can’t make it? Register to receive the recording plus additional MIPS resources after the event.

Patients are facing significant challenges in scheduling timely appointments, with nearly 1/3 unable to see a doctor in the past year due to availability issues and 17% waiting 1-3 months for their last appointment. You may be experiencing delays in seeing patients due to inadequate staffing, appointments running long, and administrative procedures — while also grappling with outdated tech systems that hinder efficient scheduling. 

To improve the situation, you can consider: 

Dive deeper into these strategies and more to reduce wait times, improve patient satisfaction, and enhance the overall efficiency of your practice.

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