It’s no secret that when temperatures drop, medical offices experience a surge in patient phone calls — particularly when it comes to the flu, COVID,
As we know, healthcare costs take a huge toll on the American health system. As reported by CMS, U.S. healthcare spending grew 2.7 percent in
When medical providers miss patient phone calls, does that make them liable for poor health outcomes? That’s the argument being made against one Wisconsin doctor
When patients call their doctor’s offices, the first people to greet them are usually front desk receptionists at those practices, or nonclinical phone operators in
While Schmitt-Thompson triage protocols are highly effective for evaluating patients’ symptoms, critical thinking in nurse triage is a vital skill providers must use when determining
As students return to the classroom, it’s common for a certain percentage to contract and spread diseases. Students recognize this fact, and — up until
It’s no surprise that more colleges are making student health a priority. Young adults of this generation have had to deal with more types of
We recently discussed why a nurse triage service is important for helping patients avoid unnecessary ER visits. The same holds true for those patients who
Every year, plenty of people mistakenly think their symptoms are serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency department. However, data shows that in
There are those in the healthcare community who may feel uneasy by the prospect of artificial intelligence (AI) being used in their respective fields. In
