Health systems are digitizing many of their processes to improve operations and become more consumer-friendly, but health leaders sometimes miss a key piece of the puzzle: the call center. The manual ...

Creating a patient-focused scheduling center resulted in several unexpected boons for Piedmont Healthcare, from improving the patient experience to reducing denials. When Georgia-based Piedmont ...

Orthopedic and spine physician practices are constantly looking for new ways to accommodate their patients and drive further patient volume. Modern software and information technology systems are now ...

Self-scheduling has redefined patient access, moving beyond convenience to become a competitive advantage. It allows patients to book, reschedule, and manage appointments on their own terms, meeting ...

A recent study from digital patient scheduling company Relatient found that nearly half of healthcare providers prioritize patient scheduling as the most important factor for delivering a positive ...

We recently commissioned a study conducted by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) that found provider staffing challenges and burnout appear exacerbated by sub-optimal use of automation ...

Long waits, frustrated patients, and overburdened staff—these scenarios plague clinics without efficient scheduling systems. Running a clinic demands more than just good healthcare; managing patient ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Patient scheduling is challenging. In many ways, it’s ...

Ambulatory surgery centers depend on their schedulers to perform several important functions. Paul Skowron, Senior Vice President, Operations of Regent Surgical Health, discusses the most important ...

Baptist Health Care has combined two strategies – revenue cycle automation and patient engagement – to attract and retain patients in a competitive Florida market. Two of the largest competitors for ...

Consumers can get same-day service in nearly every industry, but that kind of prompt action has not always been available in healthcare outside of emergencies. That’s changing with the growth of ...

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