Physicians without medical practice websites are putting themselves at a disadvantage. Patients are searching online for physicians, and without a medical practice website, how are patients supposed to find you? Relying on word-of-mouth and hospital recommendations are no longer the way to sustain a private practice. Hiring a web designer to make your medical practice... read more
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According to a 2013 study conducted by Software Advice, more and more patients are choosing physicians based off of online reviews. Recently, the same company conducted a similar study to see how patients' use of online reviews has changed throughout 2014. Overall, the study found that online reviews of physicians are increasingly valuable to patients.... read more
You probably wouldn't want a web designer to perform cataract surgery, so why have an ophthalmologist build their own website? Through the use of web building tools like Dr. Leonardo, any physician can build his or her own medical practice website in a few easy steps. DIY (do it yourself) web building has many benefits,... read more
As more health care providers move away from paper-based records to Electronic Health Records (EHR), there is an increased demand for easy EHR access on mobile devices. Mobile EHR capitalizes on the convenience of EHR, while offering both doctors and patients several additional benefits. Connect with Your Patients From A Mobile Device Instant access to... read more
Beginning in 2015, doctors who do not demonstrate meaningful use of an accredited electronic health record (EHR) system will be charged a penalty. Meanwhile, doctors who demonstrate meaningful use of an EHR system will receive certain financial incentives. According to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency... read more
Does it make a difference to your patients whether your practice uses an EHR or paper records? According to a recent survey by leading information technology research firm Software Advice, it does. Software Advice found that many physicians are still hesitant to utilize EHRs in the exam room. Even in practices where EHR software has... read more
Could you be happier with your EHR system? A recent research survey, conducted by leading information technology research company Software Advice, suggests you could. Software Advice asked nearly 600 physicians to rate their level of satisfaction with their EHR, along with the benefits and challenges they faced implementing the technology into their practice. The main... read more
With bare-minimum web-based knowledge, it's possible to create your own medical practice website in minutes. The advantages of do-it-yourself (DIY) website building vary from lower costs, to greater control over your finished site. There are many different DIY website hosts on the market, however, there are few tailored specifically to the needs of physicians. Benefits of... read more
Websites for medical practices are an invaluable tool for engaging with patients. Many medical practice websites include basic information, however, in order to be effective, medical practice websites should include authoritative and informative content that can fulfill patients' inquiries. Each medical specialty is different, and therefore each website should contain elements unique to that specialty. To... read more
Doctors and patients are reporting an increased demand for easy electronic health record (EHR) access from mobile devices. Physicians are often working off of tablet-friendly systems in office and hospital settings, and making the option available for patients is increasingly attractive. People are often accessing the Web for information from their mobile devices, so why... read more
Like the DIY idea of Dr. Leonardo websites, but just don’t want to Do-It-Yourself? We understand! Fussing over website details isn’t for everyone. But we do love building websites with our builder and we’re kind of obsessive about how we do things. Plus, we can build them lickety-split – typically in