Medical Economics Podcasts
We are pleased to provide a variety of Medical Economics podcasts on relevant subjects that may be of interest to you.* Download one today to get practice insights from experts that can help you with both patient and practice management.
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Patient education: challenges and solutions — NEW! |
Get tips and suggestions on how to improve health literacy among your patients from Dr. Brian Primack, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His research has shown that about half of adults in the United States do not understand basic health instructions. Listen to his advice on ways to effectively present health information to your patients so they are less likely to fall into this group.
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Get your staff functioning well — NEW! |
Learn how effective teamwork in your office can counteract the potential chaos caused by organizational concerns like scheduling, billing and staff communication. Dr. Lynn Helmer, president of DRD Consulting Incorporated, a firm specializing in leadership development, strategic planning and quality management, speaks about the importance of teamwork—a keystone of successful practice management.
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How to choose the right EMR — NEW! |
Listen to an experienced medical office manager with information technology insight discuss how to choose the right EMR/EHR for you and your practice. Because, as you know, adopting smarter business tactics frees you to concentrate on delivering better patient care.
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Eliminating waits and delays |
Get practical advice from a healthcare consultant on how to manage patient overload during busy seasons and ways to rework your scheduling practices to help improve workflow within the office. Also, learn about open access and whether it could help get your practice back on track.
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How to communicate with patients to ensure patient satisfaction |
Learn about the Patient Communication for Patient Satisfaction (PCPS) model of patient care from Dr. Stephen Stralser of the Global Entrepreneurship Center at Thunderbird School of Internal Management. Gain insights from the results of a 10-year longitudinal study on patient satisfaction to find out what patients really want when it comes to their healthcare.
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Get your staff on board with the EMR |
Listen as medical office manager and consultant, Rosemarie Nelson, shares valuable advice about how to help your office staff embrace new technologies. Learn how keeping the lines of communication open and implementing proper training can make a world of difference with your staff’s comfort level and knowledge.
