The Skinny on the Fattest States
See how obesity rates rose across the states, which states rank highest and lowest, and what the annual report means for bariatric care.
Engagement: I Now Pronounce You Patient and Physician
Three tips from Fierce Healthcare improve patient engagement by naming an engagement advocate, building partnerships and using interoperability. See how each applies to hospitals and practices.
We Can Spread the Word About Your Practice
Patients want to know that a bariatric procedure is safe. See what a study of accredited centers found and why visibility matters for your practice.
Our Doors Are Open For Patients All The Time
Patient needs do not stop when the office closes. See how after-hours call support handles questions, refills and rescheduling so patients stay connected to your practice.
Put Experts in Medical Call Center to Work
Put a medical call center to work for your practice: live scheduling, reminders, rescheduling and NurseLine nurse triage so patients reach someone at any hour.
Hey Doc, It Pays to Listen
Collaborative communication between doctor and patient leads to better outcomes. See how NurseLines, online education and patient portals support patient-centered care.
Call Center, NurseLine saves time for a busy OB/GYN office and gives them a competitive advantage
See how a busy OB/GYN office handed patient calls and its NurseLine to a medical call center, freeing staff time and gaining a competitive advantage.
3 Ways Your Practice Can Save Money and Be Cost-Efficient
Three ways a practice saves money: an outsourced medical call center, lead and patient tracking, and online patient education that reduces the need to travel.
New York soda ban hopes to help fight obesity
See what New York City’s ban on large sugary drinks means for the fight against obesity and how residents responded on social media.
CDC releases new map of obesity in the U.S.
See the CDC’s updated obesity map by state from its 2011 survey and what its range of obesity prevalence means for bariatric surgeons.
Healthcare mobile technology integration on the rise
See how physicians, nurses and other hospital staff use mobile devices every day, based on a survey of device usage patterns among physicians.
How the USA would win the Obesity Olympics
See how the United States would rank in an imaginary Obesity Olympics and what obesity rates across countries mean for bariatric care.
Choosing a company to help grow your bariatric practice
Choose a company to help grow your bariatric practice. Compare lead tracking, website design, search visibility and online seminars that bring patients from inquiry to intake.
Is your practice mobile-friendly? It needs to be!
Understand why your practice needs a mobile-friendly website as younger patients search for health information on phones and tablets.
How can health care providers use Twitter for outreach?
Learn how healthcare providers use Twitter search to find local health conversations and reach current and prospective patients with outreach.
Electronic Medical Records to be used in 2012 Olympic Games
See how electronic medical records replace paper files for United States Olympians at the London Games and what tracked medical data does for treatment.
Patients are not happy with hospital care, says new poll
See what recently hospitalized patients told NPR about cost, communication and nurse availability, and what those gaps mean for hospital patient satisfaction.
Touch technology could soon tell you when it’s time to wash up
See how touch technology under development monitors hand hygiene compliance to reduce healthcare-associated infections in hospitals.
How a medical call center can help your practice
A medical call center takes on intake, scheduling, insurance verification, outreach and follow-up calls so your practice staff spend their time on patients in the office.
4 ways patients use social media to chronicle their weight loss journey
See four ways bariatric patients use blogs, social platforms, message boards and video blogs to document their weight loss surgery journey and find support.
Healthcare Tweet Chats Allow You Talk About Your Specialty
Healthcare tweet chats connect providers with peers in their specialty. Learn how hashtags organize the conversation and which topics chats cover.
More patients are using social media to find health care provider information
Patients use social media to research symptoms, hospitals and providers. See how a provider’s social media presence shapes where patients choose to seek care.
Virtual consults put the spotlight on new health communication tools
See how virtual consults and video visits change patient and provider communication, including the Veterans Affairs proposal to waive telehealth co-pays.
Interactive Learning Startup Top Hat Monocle Wants To Turn Your Homework Into A Tournament
Meet Top Hat Monocle, a Canadian startup that turns classroom clickers into web and mobile response tools with gamification for university students.