Traditional Engagement for Research Traditionally, basic science research and clinical research have been performed in the university setting. Pharmaceutical and device trials are frequently performed in both the university and private practice settings. The approach to patient engagement as it pertains to research was typically directed towards patient recruitment … [Read more...] about Using Research to Engage Patients
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Real Engagement: Love Your Patients
Liking Patients Dr. JS likes his patients – Fantastic! It is wonderful when we like our patients. Dealing with people you like makes the day much more enjoyable. It is certainly easier to go the extra mile for someone you like. It is even easier when the patients like you too. This usually results in a pleasant visit. In these instances, the patient will often ask … [Read more...] about Real Engagement: Love Your Patients
Patient Engagement With Your Patient Portal
Having a Portal Is Only a Start Patient engagement with your patient portal is an important part of growing your medical practice. Most electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical informatics companies equate the patient portal system with patient engagement. This is a mistake. A computer portal system is NOT engagement or even communication for that matter. A portal … [Read more...] about Patient Engagement With Your Patient Portal
From Residency to Managing and Growing Your Medical Practice
Starting Out After years of studying, testing, and running on very little sleep, your body is adjusting from the intensive 80-hour work week of residency to your new schedule. Your graduate and postgraduate diplomas are framed and on the wall of your new office. You have secured your first job in your medical profession. Getting settled into your new and differently paced … [Read more...] about From Residency to Managing and Growing Your Medical Practice
Best February Tax Tips 2020
Businesses By this point in filing season, it is possible, perhaps even likely, that you have heard from your accountant multiple times, especially if they have not received your business tax and financial information. DON’T FORGET: If your business has a March 15th filing deadline, and you do not wish to file an extension, plan on having your business information … [Read more...] about Best February Tax Tips 2020