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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.

provider speaking with patients
provider speaking with patients
Treatment plans: A collaborative approach to mental healthcare

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

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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
5 ways doctors are hurting patient satisfaction — and don’t know it

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

doctor smiling and speaking to patient
doctor smiling and speaking to patient
How digital experiences affect patient satisfaction scores

Find out how implementing digital experiences can make a positive impact on patient satisfaction.

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.

waiting room tips
waiting room tips
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.

Tips to improve patient experience you can implement 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.

patient feedback
patient feedback
4 ways patient feedback can help improve your healthcare practice

It’s impossible to know what’s working or not working for patients without asking for their unfiltered feedback. Here are some ways to gain deeper insights from patients.

Philosophy, process, practice management: What you need for better patient care

Independent providers can provide the best patient care — here’s how.

How to design a patient experience survey: Free download

Learn how to design and send a patient experience survey, and get a free, customizable template to get started today.

5 easy ways to improve the patient experience in 2023

90% of patients want technology-driven care. Here are 5 ways to improve the patient experience in your practice.

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doctor treating patient and smiling
What is the patient experience, and why is it important for independent medical practices?

Patient experience impacts all aspects of your practice. Learn how to improve it, including using technology that supports the patient’s needs and preferences.

What is the patient journey, and how to improve it starting today

This article will help you take a step back and identify the challenges of the patient journey. You’ll learn how to come up with solutions that can help you gain more patients and make them happy.

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