Author: Blake Rodocker

The conversation around modern patient engagement tends to repeat the same common points, in which we can all agree that it is not where it should be–especially when it comes to making the most of modern digital tools. Given the multitude of channels that patients could potentially use to engage…Read more

Updated on March 20, 2023. Given the growing interest in video conferencing services for communicating with patients online, healthcare organizations often come to Bridge Patient Portal, a patient engagement vendor, to ask an important question: Is Skype™ HIPAA compliant?  Previously, there were two versions of Skype™ commercially available: Consumer Skype™…Read more

Updated on March 15, 2023 Improving processes within a healthcare organization is a top priority for most practice managers and hospital administrators these days. With patients calling the office to schedule appointments, request prescription refills, and find out test results, staff members have a lot on their plate.  Almost half…Read more

Home healthcare is care provided by a professional caregiver in the patient’s home as a continuation of the care received in the medical practice. There has been an increase in demand for homecare due to the pandemic as healthcare organizations scramble to provide their patients with a safe alternative care…Read more

What is the 21st Century Cures Act? In 2016, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act[¹] to drive the electronic access, exchange, and use of health information. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Cures Act Final Rule[²] implements the interoperability provisions of the Cures Act…Read more

In the fast-paced healthcare sector, a large number of organizations are struggling to keep up with an ever-evolving patchwork of regulations[¹] and the changing expectations of consumers. With new technological requirements and solutions emerging on a monthly basis, many providers are caught in a cycle of purchasing constant patient engagement…Read more

Advanced Sleep Medicine Services adopts Bridge self-scheduling software, improving office efficiency and patient experience Calling to schedule an appointment, only to be put on hold, can be one of the most frustrating experiences for a patient–and at the same time, one of the more labor-intensive cost centers for health organizations.…Read more

Westmed Medical Group, a client of patient engagement software vendor Bridge Patient Portal, has been recognized by eHealthcare Leadership Awards for their healthcare patient portal and mobile app in the category of Best Patient Access & Convenience in a Medical Practice/Outpatient Facility. Bridge Patient Portal, a healthcare patient portal and…Read more

Universe mhealth applications platform, a mobile health technology company who has developed healthcare’s leading mobile app platform and a product for which Medical Web Experts provides development services for, announced their new Version 1.1 of the solution. The new version 1.1 includes a wealth of new features for performance, compatibility,…Read more

DALLAS, July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bridge Patient Portal, an enterprise patient portal and patient engagement solution for healthcare provider groups, has achieved 2015 Edition ONC Health IT Certification. Newly released Bridge Patient Portal v2.0 has been certified by SLI, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB) in accordance with the certification…Read more