The world in which we live in today isn’t what it used to be. In an effort to social distance and keep both patients and employees safe, the busy office environment with a waiting room filled with patients is something that most healthcare practices look to avoid right now. Continuing to provide care virtually, requesting patients remain in their car until they can be seen, reducing the number of in-office appointments, and bringing staff back in phases are just a few ways practices are adjusting. In addition to the AMA recommendations for reopening, here are a few other practical tips that leverage technology that you can consider.
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, many medical practices have turned to telemedicine as an effective means to deliver care. Given that many private insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare, cover telemedicine services, it’s important for practices to educate patients on the types of visits that are appropriate for telemedicine. On your website, social media, and Google My Business listings, add this information and promote this service…
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