Is it time to modernize your medical practice?

Modernizing your medical practice improves patient care and your bottom line. However, it can be tricky to incorporate advancements into your business.

Make simple changes to achieve your goals and create a more efficient workplace. Use these three ways to modernize your medical practice.

1. Improve Your Waiting Room

Although you want to reduce your patients’ wait times, your waiting room gets put to good use. Make this area a comfortable and inviting space. Use your waiting room as an opportunity to welcome your patients and ease their stress.

The best waiting rooms don’t feel clinically cold. Provide comfortable seating and create a calm scene with your chosen color scheme. Small elements like plants and light fixtures can bring more life and vibrancy into this space.

2. Upgrade Your Equipment

The second way you can modernize your medical practice is by upgrading your equipment. Of course, if you suspect or know a medical device is defective or damaged, you should take it out of service and replace it immediately. Always check existing equipment and look for defective equipment. That said, you can also upgrade your equipment to increase your work efficiency.

For example, newer monitors work quickly to deliver results. Modern displays also allow for more intuitive use, making it easy for your staff to understand vital information faster. In many cases, equipment upgrades mean more efficient work for your staff and shorter wait times for your patients. Another example is a handheld bladder scanner that can measure bladder volume quickly and without being restricted therefore improving patient satisfaction. 

3. Automate Communication

Finally, have the option to automate communication as often as possible with your patients. You can use HIPAA-compliant electronic systems to reach out to your patients or answer their questions. 
 
A secure messaging system can make it easy for you to book patient appointments, send out reminders, and answer patient questions about their care, such as test results or referrals. 
 
Another option is to hire a virtual medical assistant. By doing so, you outsource your communications and time-consuming routine tasks to an off-site third party that is dedicated to providing the best service for your patients. This frees up you and your staff to do what you do best: offer excellent, timely in-person care. 

These electronic communication options can free up time for medical practitioners and support staff. Patients should still have the option to call in, but in our digital age, many patients will appreciate and even prefer online communication through your messaging software.

Conclusion: Modernize Your Medical Practice

You can modernize your medical practice by improving your waiting room, upgrading medical equipment, and automating communications. These changes enhance the patient experience and help create a better workplace environment for you and your staff.