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Why Federally Mandated Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances will Benefit Public Health

MedCity News

Today, 35 states have passed mandates for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances with the aim being to reduce the risk of stolen or forged prescriptions and to prevent patients from ‘doctor shopping’ between states.

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The Three Fundamentals of Pitching to Doctors

MedReps

Doctors are inevitably busy people. They have a lot of different things going on, from patient care to keeping up on studies to ensure their approach is top-notch. For these reasons, as well as plenty of others, medical sales reps need to adhere to three main fundamentals when pitching their products to doctors.

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Will AI Completely Transform the Patient Experience?

PM360

A recent study in JAMA found that ChatGPT-4 did a better job of identifying potential diagnoses in the NEJM challenge than most doctors,” explains David Stemler, Chief Creative Officer, CultHealth , An Indegene Company. Of course, AI can also be used to help marketers better understand and serve patients.

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What The Medical Community Needs to Know to Improve Care for Neurodivergent Patients

MedCity News

Situations like these can be an annoyance for neurotypical patients. For neurodivergent patients, they’re obstacles to getting adequate care. Eighty-five percent of medical students feel inadequately prepared to provide care for autistic patients. It’s often assumed (even by doctors!) Take autism, for example.

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The immediate future of DTC

World of DTC Marketing

Yes, telehealth has grown substantially, but that’s because patients are afraid of going into doctor’s offices. However, that being said, patients will use telehealth for tasks “they feel” don’t require an in-person visit. First, let’s dispel a recent topic: telehealth.

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Streamlining Patient Care: The Power of Referral Management Software

Referral MD

One observation that I find particularly intriguing is the power of referral management software—unbeknownst to many; it’s radically improving operational efficiency in doctors’ offices across the globe. Not only does it save time, but it also ensures that our patients get the care they need without unnecessary delays.

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What are the Benefits of Patient Portals?

Referral MD

Since the inception of electronic health records (EHR) in 2009, the American medical practice has been transitioning to the cloud. One of the latest iterations of our digitization comes in the form of the patient portal, an online hub designed to keep healthcare consumers in the treatment loop. What Are the Benefits of Patient Portals?