Category Archives: Patient Portals

Five Ways Hospitals Can Boost Patient Engagement Online

Posted on July 8, 2011 by susiecookhc

Molly Merrill, Healthcare IT News NASHUA, NH – “Hospitals are missing their opportunity” to boost patient engagement online, says one expert, who notes that a successful Web project requires a hybrid of marketing expertise and technology. Richard Brown is a … Continue reading →

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Potential Benefits of Patient Portals

Posted on April 14, 2011 by susiecookhc

emrexperts.com As exponentially more and more physicians adopt Electronic Medical Records they begin to realize the potential benefits of a Patient Portal. All too often doctors spend time with patients discussing symptoms, illnesses, and providing medical advice for which they routinely … Continue reading →

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What Will the Portal of the Future Look Like?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by susiecookhc

Glenna Shaw, for HealthLeaders Media, 3/22/11 The patient portal of today has some neat features that are convenient for patients and save time and money for providers—online appointment scheduling and lab results for example. But what will the portal of … Continue reading →

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What are Patient Portals?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by susiecookhc

Patient Portals are healthcare-related online applications that allow patients to interact and communicate with their healthcare providers, such as physicians and hospitals. Typically, portal services are available on the Internet at all hours of the day. Some patient portal applications exist as stand-alone web sites and … Continue reading →

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