Category: Digital Front Door

John Deutsch on why patient access technology has to work for patients and staff alike. In a recent episode of Healthcare NOW Radio’s Talking the Walk, Bridge CEO John Deutsch discussed a problem many provider organizations know well: healthcare keeps adding digital tools, but those tools do not always make…Read more

Therapeutic patient education[¹]aims to enable patients to manage their condition and prevent avoidable complications while maintaining or improving their quality of life. It aims to produce a therapeutic effect that will complement all other interventions, such as pharmacological or physical therapy interventions.Patient education is an essential part of the treatment…Read more

Technological innovation and demand in healthcare are driving the need for patient-centered digital care management. Being able to effectively support patients when they need it and at the right time can help manage chronic issues and aid in individuals reaching their health goals quicker. Below we outline actions providers can take…Read more

EMR Patient Portals Are Breaking the Care Experience Key Takeaways Fragmented EMR patient portals damage care delivery by forcing patients through multiple logins, redundant data entry, and disconnected systems that create frustration and reduce engagement before clinical care even begins. Unified patient intake platforms improve patient satisfaction scores from 3.7…Read more

What is healthcare digital transformation? Digital transformation in healthcare can be seen as the organizational, operational, and cultural change of an organization or industry through the integration of digital technologies, processes, and competencies in a staged and strategic way[¹]. In contrast to digitalization in general, healthcare digital transformation is much…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

We live in a digital world. Communicating with businesses in day-to-day life is as easy as grabbing a smartphone. Ordering products and requesting services takes mere minutes. Entertainment, habits, and other lifestyle choices can all be customized and arranged using different mobile apps, while online reviews help shape which businesses…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

Key Takeaways Consolidating patient intake, payments, and communication into a single platform can reduce vendor licensing costs by up to 65% while cutting check-in time from ten minutes to under two. Discrete data integration through APIs or HL7/FHIR interfaces writes patient intake responses directly into structured EHR fields, eliminating manual…Read more

Updated on February 15, 2022 As patients expect more and more from their healthcare providers, especially when it comes to online services, medium to large-sized healthcare organizations are rapidly pushing to develop and execute their digital front door strategy. A digital front door should include features that promote patient autonomy…Read more