The Bridge Blog

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

Dallas, TX – January 7, 2020 — Bridge Patient Portal announces the launch of its new telehealth solution that leverages Zoom® for Healthcare. Bridge’s latest telehealth feature meets patients and healthcare organizations’ demands and expands on the company’s extensive consolidation of patient engagement features. Bridge offers a telehealth solution that…Read more

Updated on January 14, 2022 What Has Led to the Boom in Telemedicine Platforms? Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the need for global telemedicine platforms has skyrocketed. Prompted by the public health emergency, the US government introduced new policies and began heavily investing in and funding healthcare telemedicine solutions. The…Read more

Updated on September 9, 2024. Messenger™, also known as Facebook Messenger™, is an instant messaging app developed in 2011 and available on desktop or mobile devices. Because it is free, popular, and offers video calling for up to 50 people via its Messenger Rooms™ feature, healthcare organizations looking for affordable…Read more

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