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Healthcare organizations strive to provide the best patient engagement experience possible. In order to do this, many organizations result in implementing piecemealed solutions to provide all the features patients demand today. In-demand features include: Patient self-scheduling software Patient check-in software HIPAA compliant appointment reminders Telehealth Patient education HIPAA compliant messaging…Read more

Bridge Patient Portal provides Addiction Labs with a HIPAA compliant way for their patients to view COVID-19 test results. Dallas, TX – October 21, 2020 – Bridge Patient Portal provides Addiction Labs with a means to quickly provide patients with their COVID-19 test results in a HIPAA compliant way. Addiction…Read more

Medical patient scheduling software was once considered a luxury but is now a highly sought-after feature by many patients. Compared to traditional appointment scheduling methods, medical office scheduling software is more patient-centric and can actually improve health outcomes due to improved medical care access. Appointment scheduling software allows patients to…Read more

Consumers have grown accustomed to booking appointments online for multiple industries, however, healthcare has lagged. Patients demand the same functionality when making an appointment with their healthcare providers. Online appointment scheduling software allows patients to book appointments, check availability, manage existing appointments, and receive reminders for their upcoming visits. When…Read more

In 2020 the world has adopted a new set of social norms from COVID-19 that have drastically impacted the way we interact with others and our physical environments. As people everywhere take precautions against contracting the virus, by social distancing, we’re witnessing a major shift in consumer behavior. For instance,…Read more

It can be argued that emotional support from loved ones during illness or injury can speed up the rate of recovery. But this is not a luxury medical professionals can afford their patients in the current environment. The stress of isolation not only takes its toll on the patient but also the…Read more

It has been found that there are multiple patient portal benefits including improved health outcomes for patients who engage with healthcare providers through an online patient portal. Researchers at The University of Texas partnered with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas to study the patient portal logs for 3,266 patients…Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way healthcare professionals are interacting with their patients. At the height of the pandemic, healthcare practices of all types have turned to telehealth/telemedicine to interact with patients remotely. Telehealth software use is being driven by necessity since patients are advised not to physically go…Read more

Updated on January 29, 2021. Patient portals for healthcare can positively influence patients’ overall health, as many recent studies[¹] have found. Positive outcomes[²] include improved patient-provider communication, enhanced overall wellness management, and more positive health behaviors. Patient portals for healthcare organizations improve patient-provider communication Patient portals help facilitate patient engagement…Read more

Within the healthcare industry, medical jargon can be thrown around with little rhyme or reason. This may not be a problem for professionals within the field but may prove difficult for the general public, especially for patients trying to figure out what their medical payer may or may not cover.…Read more