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Vinitha Ramnathan, Senior Director of Product Strategy with SR Health by Solutionreach, presented the webinar “3 Keys to Increasing Appointments in 2021” on July 20. Watch the webinar in its entirety here.

HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is one of the most frequently used terms in healthcare but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. While patients have had the right of access to their health information since HIPAA’s creation, the reality is, most patients continue to struggle to get access to their medical records and health information.

“Patient Communication Strategies to Address SDOH and Chronic Conditions”

The U.S. News & World Report webinar, “Designing a Digital Patient Experience for the On-Demand Customer,” was presented on April 27. The webinar featured a panel of healthcare experts, including Josh Weiner, CEO of SR Health; Dr. Thomas Maddox of BJC HealthCare; Katie Scott of My UPMC; and Sara Vaezy of Providence. Click here to watch the webinar in its entirety.

Missed appointments can be agonizing to healthcare organizations on a variety of levels. They leave empty slots in your schedule, require extra rescheduling work for staff, and can really take a chunk out of your bottom line. Average no-show rates can range anywhere from 10 to 30 percent depending on your type of practice and nick you in the wallet to the tune of $150,000 to $300,000 annually per provider. That’s some serious road rash.

There are many changes I would like to see in 2021. Universal healthcare, check. More accessible healthcare to vulnerable populations, yes please. Lower price of healthcare, of course. Unfortunately, we will not see those changes in 2021 because each will take a lifetime and a half to happen.

“Data-Driven Strategies to Keep Your Schedule Full in the Post-COVID World”

It’s funny how with all the modern technology we have available to us, sometimes we still cling to outdated, essentially obsolete devices and tools that belong in a glistening museum display case rather than a healthcare facility.

Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law. But what does it mean in terms of financial relief for healthcare organizations and what kind of funding options are currently available to providers? Let’s unpack the new legislation a bit and see what resources may be available to providers. We’ll also take a look at the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and funding relief options is offers providers.

We are witnessing the dawn of a new world. One where we are seeing increases in the numbers of individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. What does this mean for healthcare, the patient experience, improving lines of communication, and patient engagement? Glad you asked! Here are five new ways to approach connection with patients while simultaneously addressing awareness and support for COVID-19 vaccination, building transparency, and educating and empowering patients to have meaningful conversations with their doctor about immunization.