General News
Getting to the Point: The Future of Point-of-Care Testing is Now
There is no doubt that healthcare is primed for change. Whether your practice is marching toward the future with optimism or being dragged forward by unseen forces, you will need to understand the multiple forces that are at work in order to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. Triage Banner Getting to the Point: The Future…
Read MoreThe Importance of Hemoglobin in Women’s Health
Of all the blood tests available for female patients, one of the most important is hemoglobin. In addition to helping detect several other health conditions, this simple test can identify anemia, which is common among — and potentially problematic for — women throughout their lives. Triage Banner The Importance of Hemoglobin in Women’s Health April…
Read More‘Docsplaining’ and the Importance of Good Communication
There’s hardly a medical practice today that isn’t acutely aware of the importance of satisfaction scores among its patients. It’s little wonder, since this metric affects so many facets of a healthcare business, from new-patient marketing to referrals and even reimbursement. Triage Banner ‘Docsplaining’ and the Importance of Good Communication April 15, 2021 General News…
Read MorePatient Satisfaction vs Engagement
There’s hardly a medical practice today that isn’t acutely aware of the importance of satisfaction scores among its patients. It’s little wonder, since this metric affects so many facets of a healthcare business, from new-patient marketing to referrals and even reimbursement. Triage Banner Patient Satisfaction vs. Patient Engagement: What’s the Difference? April 6, 2021 General…
Read MoreTop Concerns in Women’s Health – Part 2
As we discussed in part one of this series, women are fundamentally different from men on a cellular level, which can lead to different health issues. Here we’ll examine three additional concerns common among women: reproductive health, diabetes and mental health. Triage Banner Top Concerns in Women’s Health Part 2 of a 2-part series March 31,…
Read MoreTop Concerns in Women’s Health – Part 1
It almost goes without saying, but your female patients are unique from men in so many ways, and not just in their reproductive systems. Not only do their psychology and life experiences tend to differ, but according to Sarah L. Berga, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and vice president…
Read MoreWomen’s Health: Beyond the Reproductive Zone
For Cathy K., a retiree of 74, women’s health was largely defined by gynecological care, until more recently when she began to experience bone density and other issues. “Now, it’s important to me to have a physician with a more holistic approach. Someone who understands things unique to women’s health.” Triage Banner Women’s Health: Beyond…
Read More5 Tips for Building a Relationship-Based Practice
Dr. John Noseworthy, President and CEO of the Mayo Clinic, has called physician-patient relationships “medicine’s most fundamental element.” It’s not surprising, then, that surveys and studies cite patient-physician relationships as a powerful component of patient satisfaction. Triage Banner 5 Tips for Building a Relationship-Based Practice February 25, 2021 General News . Dr. John Noseworthy, President…
Read MorePatient Relationships: The Cornerstone of Practice Health
In a healthcare environment teeming with pressures and paperwork, retaining strong patient relationships must remain at the top of every practice’s agenda for the coming year. With the pandemic reducing the number of patients that come into the office, practice stability and growth will rely on bringing current patients back and adding new ones. Triage…
Read MoreBlack History Month Profile: Charles Drew – Father of the Blood Bank
As part of HemoCue America’s celebration of Black History Month, we salute Dr. Charles R. Drew, a pioneering African American medical researcher and surgeon known as ‘The Father of the Blood Bank’. Triage Banner Black History Month Profile: Charles Drew – Father of the Blood Bank February 11, 2021 General News . As part of…
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