With a new administration and a significant healthcare evolution underway, 2017 will surely be a year of change in our industry. Here are some of the predictions we’ve seen for the new year that could impact providers and private practices: Government mandates will significantly alter healthcare. No one can predict what is ultimately in store for …
Tag Archives: Patient Satisfaction
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Seems like everywhere you turn in healthcare these days, people are talking about Accountable Care Organizations. The buzz surrounding ACOs continues to grow, as trends in healthcare advance from volume to value. “I’m a specialist – where do I fit in?” ACOs are groups of providers who agree to work together to provide higher quality …
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Our country is desperately battling obesity, smoking and an alarming rise in chronic illness. And yes, reports suggest it will likely get worse. But there are signs that Americans are ready for change, and that we could be on the verge of a tipping point in our pursuit of healthier lifestyles for all.
The average American spends 30 minutes with a doctor each year. That’s hardly enough time to deliver effective wellness and prevention. Physicians who want to thrive in a system that is quickly moving from volume to value must find ways to advance their capabilities in wellness and prevention and proactively support patients between visits.
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Investing in wellness is a business necessity for employers, but to fully capitalize on the promise of wellness and prevention, they must find new ways to get individuals engaged.
