Health care will never be the same. With less time spent in person with patients to limit the spread of COVID-19, doctors have had to adapt how they deliver care, both in their offices and online. If we’re being honest, some of the changes were long overdue.Read More
You’ve likely heard the expression “you have to see it to believe it.” How about “a picture is worth a thousand words”? These sayings certainly prove true when it comes to patient education for eye surgery. Time and again, doctors tell us that Rendia’s Outcome Simulator helps them show patients what they can expect from certain procedures in a more impactful way than simply telling them.Read More
Recent polls show that public trust in U.S. health experts is declining. This comes at a critical time, since dozens of vaccine candidates are currently in clinical trials, with an effective vaccine expected to be widely available by mid-2021.
Treating patients with chronic conditions was named one of the top challenges facing doctors in 2020 by Medical Economics. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Managing the care of the 6 in 10 American adults who have a chronic disease entails regular visits with providers and also requires patients to adhere to their self-care and treatment plans between appointments. With COVID-19 causing delays and disruptions in health care, what is the best way to manage chronic disease patients now?Read More
Are patients more or less satisfied with their doctors during COVID-19? The answer may surprise you. Even during this unusual time—especially during this time—it’s important to monitor and respond to patient feedback in your practice. Surveying patients can give you valuable insights into what they value now and where to focus your efforts moving forward. Here are some findings from health care providers over the past few months.Read More
COVID-19 presented doctors and patients with a crash course in digital health technology. Four in ten patients started using a new app or digital technology to stay connected to their providers at the start of the pandemic, according to PatientEngagementHIT.com. While 90 percent of patients who used any type of digital health tool for the first time rated their experience as good, patient satisfaction with doctors’ communication dropped during the pandemic, according to recent survey data.Read More
