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Tips to Improving Data Visualization in Healthcare

By Catherine Richards PhD MPH – Data visualization in healthcare has been a topic of conversation for years, however, the industry’s interest and investments in that arena are growing as of late. The global data visualization market is projected to grow 11.6% by 2026 and reach over $10 billion…




The Top Urgent Care Billing Challenges Driven by the Pandemic

By Monte Sandler – The U.S. urgent care industry has been faced with numerous and novel financial challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic thus far. Like most industries, urgent care clinics have had to pivot and adapt their business processes and workflows to best navigate new and unfamiliar territory, and this is especially true when it comes to COVID-19 billing and reimbursement.


Debunking Common Misconceptions About Telemedicine

By Dan Matthews – Telemedicine did not originate with the advent of COVID-19, of course. The technology long predates the pandemic and the era of global lockdowns. However, as the virus raged around the world, healthcare providers and government officials alike were compelled to go all-in on virtual healthcare.


Returning Home: What’s Driving a Strategic Focus to Deliver Healthcare at Home

By Chris McCann – At its peak in April 2020, telehealth visits represented 69% of all healthcare encounters. Now, with most major health systems having implemented some form of telemedicine platform, it is generally expected that 15% – 30% of visits will remain virtual – signaling the dawn of new paradigm in which healthcare is increasingly delivered in the home.


Patient Portal as a Provider-Patient Communication Hub

By Darya Efimova – In 2018, the healthcare industry saw an upsurge in patient portal adoption, with about 90% of providers deploying these tools, according to a report by MGMA. Though the tools are seen as an unbeatable advantage for patients, they are just as important for medical professionals. However, this point often goes unnoticed.