It’s a delicate time in health care. Many practices are reopening or resuming routine and elective care that was paused during state shutdowns. Some patients may be eager to go back to their doctors but others are fearful about safety. That’s why online patient reviews and testimonials are so important right now.Read More
The impact of COVID-19 on doctors’ income has been significant. According to the most recent Medscape Physician Compensation Report, practices saw an average 55 percent decrease in revenue and a 60 percent drop in patient volume since the beginning of the crisis. Medscape also reported that specialties that rely on elective procedures, including ophthalmology and otolaryngology, saw the largest amount of lost business.Read More
This has already been a year of extraordinary upheaval and change—and we’re only halfway through 2020. Health care providers have been forced to adapt to evolving circumstances quickly and safely, to the best of their ability. Telemedicine is improving. Elective procedures and routine care are resuming.Read More
Patients have put off routine care during COVID-19 for fear of contracting the virus. In particular, routine outpatient appointments for pregnant women, infants, and elderly patients have been interrupted due to the pandemic.Read More
Prior to COVID-19, telehealth and telemedicine were not all that widespread among doctors. Just 21 percent of all physicians stated that they used virtual consulting, according to a recent report, and the percentage of physicians interested in telehealth had been declining to under 30 percent. Read More
Even amidst all the upheaval and uncertainty in the world and in health care in recent months, some things never change. Doctors are still one of the most trusted sources of information. And patients still want guidance, reassurance, and solutions to their health concerns. Read More
