At first, it was months away. Then weeks. And now, it’s only days until the fall’s biggest event, which brings together people from across the nation, united in a common purpose. No, we’re not talking about the election — we’re talking about the 2020 eClinicalWorks and healow National Conference, which brings together thousands of healthcare professionals for three days of virtual learning and sharing!
If there’s one word to describe Dr. Stephen Salopak, it would be impressive. He runs a sole provider practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he not only provides care for the many patients who live in the city but also those in the surrounding communities.
The COVID-19 crisis has placed enormous strain on the things that constitute community — connecting in person, discussing problems, and supporting patients with their health needs. It is natural that community health centers lead the fight against the effects of the pandemic.
Preparation is one of the best defenses against potential threats. When it comes to maintaining a safe healthcare facility, establishing and continually making sure that safety protocols are followed is essential. Whether it’s the physical safety of your patients and staff or the cybersecurity of patient records and medications, the job never stops.
Patients are busy and often don’t have time to sit on hold or find an appointment time that matches up with their hectic schedules. That’s where a safe and secure online appointment booking method like healow® Open Access® comes in.
For Nurse Practitioner Judy L. Jones, who has practiced medicine for more than 25 years in the Waynesboro, Tennessee area, getting back to what she loves best about medicine — primary care — was a matter of trust.
More than six months after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, the world continues to search for hope amid great loss. According to the WHO, some 170 potential vaccines are under development, with more than two dozen already in clinical trials.
Whether it’s a tornado sweeping down over a town in the Midwest, a lightning storm knocking out the power for a few days, or a network that just isn’t getting you where you need to go, it’s not always possible to know what will come up tomorrow.
You’re walking on a dirt path – medium-length prairie grass rustles next to you as you look over at the angular red rock formations. You hear a faint sound – like someone rolling a set of dice in a plastic cup – and keep moving forward. The sound stops. You scan the area, squinting and listening for something, anything, to attach to the sound.
Just how good is healthcare technology today? The answer may surprise you.
Thousands of practices nationwide are enjoying the power and flexibility of healow TeleVisits™ to deliver patient care remotely. But did you know about three features that are making care easier and better than ever?
As Aristotle said long ago, “Well begun is half done.” And there’s no better time to put that ancient saying to work than at the start of a new school year.
Healthcare environmental professionals work tirelessly each day to make sure that healthcare facilities continue to be a haven of cleanliness for everyone involved. When health is on everyone’s mind, the healthcare environmental professionals are there to help and provide the expertise that promotes positive patient outcomes year-round and reduce the rate of infections and contagious disease at healthcare facilities.
Once upon a time, you dreamed of medical school. You knew that would be hard to achieve. And it was. But you being you, there was always another dream — that of opening your own medical practice.
Finding ways to maximize safety for patients and healthcare staff is on everyone’s mind these days. At Internist Associates, a four-provider practice located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, contactless check-in has been instrumental in enhancing safety for everyone giving and receiving care.