New Direct Primary Care State Laws – Updated
Did you know that most states are currently passing direct primary care state laws? On April 16, 2015, President Obama signed H.R. 2, The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. This act opened direct primary care to Medicare patients. Since then, direct primary care state laws have quietly appeared in 25 states. Direct primary care…
Read MoreHow to Communicate with Patients and Staff During a Crisis
As a healthcare provider, you may advise people to take care of their health before a crisis strikes. But are you doing this for your practice? These days, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and volcanoes seem to be all over the news. How you would communicate with patients during a natural disaster? Would you be able to…
Read MoreSexual Harassment: Not in This Healthcare Practice! [Quiz]
Sexual Harassment in Healthcare The #metoo movement that started in Hollywood is making its way to other industries. But it is not stemming from a new problem. In fact, between 1995 and 2016, there were more than 170,000 sexual harassment claims filed. The healthcare industry is itself a hotbed of sexual harassment, with over 3,000…
Read MoreBenefits of a Custom Integration by ReminderCall.com
What is a ReminderCall.com custom integration? A custom integration streamlines communications between ReminderCall.com and your scheduling application. It triggers an appointment reminder just by reviewing your schedule. You set your preferences, and the system works in the background. This automated process eliminates human error. It also frees up staff to work on more skilled tasks,…
Read More2017 Physical Therapy Scholarship Winners
2017 Physical Therapy Scholarship Winners Reminder Services, Inc. is delighted to announce our five 2017 Physical Therapy Scholarship Winners. Each year, the ReminderCall.com Physical Therapy Scholarship helps the most promising Physical Therapy students achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Five scholarships of $1,000 are presented to Physical Therapy students who exhibit academic excellence and a strong sense…
Read MoreNo-Shows: 10 Ways You’re Telling Patients They’re Okay
Of all the problems healthcare professionals face, patient no-shows can be the trickiest. Patient absenteeism is persistent and costly. No-shows affect productivity and disrupt operations. They create extra work, costing time and money. The end result is that absent patients don’t get the care they need. When it comes to scheduling, you probably already follow…
Read MoreMost Healthcare Staff Can’t Pass this Bedside Manner Quiz. Can You?
The expression “bedside manner” conjures up images of nurses and hospitals. But nowadays, it is used to describe all the interactions a patient has while receiving care. That’s every communication, from the first phone call to the “goodbye” at the end of the last dental visit. It extends beyond physicians and includes all support staff.…
Read MoreReminderCall.com PT Scholarship Application Deadline: October 31, 2017
ReminderCall.com PT Scholarship Reminder Services, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new PT scholarship program for students pursuing an education in physical therapy. For its inaugural year, the ReminderCall.com Physical Therapy Scholarship will award $1,000 scholarships to up to five physical therapy students who exhibit academic excellence and a strong sense of…
Read MoreWhat’s a Good Marketing Strategy for Doctors? [9 Free Tools]
As a healthcare provider, you need a good marketing strategy to attract new patients. But with hundreds of marketing services out there… where should you start? How much should you spend? Should you hire a consultant or can you do it yourself? A smart way to figure this out is to try a few different marketing techniques.…
Read MoreAre Canadian Robocall Rules the Same as U.S. Robocall Rules?
Canadian robocall rules are somewhat different from their United States counterparts. So, if you have customers across the border, you may want to take notice. In Canada and in the U.S., a “robocall” is a phone call made with an Automatic Dialing Announcement Device (ADAD). The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) handles Canadian robocall…
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