Getting the most from your networking
Did you know that 43% of patient referrals are made to providers a referring physician doesn’t know well? What’s more, 17% are made to providers the referring physician has never met. Of course, choosing a specialist for a patient is not based solely on relationships, the patient’s location, insurance, cost, […]
In Defense of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Sir William Osler was a famous doctor who lived between 1849 and 1919. He said, ”errors in judgment must occur in the practice of an art which consists largely in balancing probabilities”. Medicine remains an art which is rapidly and transforming into a science. However, when human judgment enters […]
Fluoroscopy
If you’ve never had an Fluoroscopy Exam, you may be a little nervous. But there is no need to be afraid, as the Fluoroscopy procedure is typically a non-invasive and painless procedure. Knowing what to expect during your exam will help you to be prepared and feel at ease. What […]
Ultrasound
If you’ve never had an Ultrasound, you may be a little nervous. But there is no need to be afraid, as an ultrasound is a non-invasive and painless procedure. Knowing what to expect during your exam will help you to be prepared and feel at ease. What is an Ultrasound? […]
Thyroid Scan
If you’ve never had an Thyroid Scan, you may be a little nervous. But there is no need to be afraid, as a thyroid scan is a non-invasive and painless procedure. Knowing what to expect during your exam will help you to be prepared and feel at ease. What is […]
Bone Density
What is a Bone Density Test? Bone density tests measure the mineral density in bones using a brief, weak burst of x-rays. This test helps doctors to identify bone loss early, as well as to assess for the risk of fractures and osteoporosis based on how much density has been […]
11 Ways To Prevent a Data Breach
A data breach is a nightmare scenario for any practice. If sensitive patient data got into the hands of the wrong person, your practice could suffer costly long term consequences and damage your reputation. A 2016 study by the Ponemon Institute revealed some alarming statistics: Almost 90% of healthcare organizations […]
Getting Your Medical Practice To the Top of Google Maps Searches
Getting your practice to the top of Google Places (ie. Google Maps search results) is one of the easiest and most effective ways of getting in found by potential patients Most medical providers don’t typically think of Google Places when considering how to get more business, but this is definitely […]