by Marius Ged, on Jun 7, 2023 7:30:43 AM
Welcome to the latest edition of the MA orthopedist news, where we bring you some of the industry's most pressing issues and developments, including new techniques and technologies, legislative updates, and success stories from orthopedists across the state.
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This Month's Top News
1) Advanced Orthopedics New England Transitions to athenahealth
Advanced Orthopedics New England (AONE), a leading orthopedic practice in New England, has announced that it has transitioned to athenahealth, a cloud-based healthcare IT company, to improve patient care and optimize practice performance.
The transition will enable AONE to access a single, integrated platform for clinical, financial, and patient engagement operations, resulting in better care coordination, increased efficiency, and improved patient experience.
“Patients are increasingly being encouraged to become active participants in their healthcare, so modernizing the experience for them and their providers is absolutely critical.”
Additionally, athenahealth's EHR and clinical decision support tools will allow AONE providers to make informed, evidence-based decisions in real-time, leading to better patient health outcomes.
AONE's CEO stated that the partnership with athenahealth will foster innovation and streamline workflows, enabling AONE to continue providing top-notch patient care.
Important Industry Updates
1) Researchers Develop Bioabsorbable Orthopedic Implants
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a new type of orthopedic implant that the body can absorb. These implants are made of magnesium alloys and polycaprolactone, a biodegradable polyester.
The implants can be tailored to dissolve at different rates depending on the patient's needs. The team behind the research believes these implants could be used for spinal fusions, bone fractures, and osteoporosis.
The new implants could provide many advantages over traditional metallic implants, including reducing the risk of infection and eliminating the need for additional surgery to remove the implant once the body has healed. The team is currently working to refine the technology and hopes to begin human trials soon.
Growing Your Orthopedic Practice
1) Why You Should Add Live Chat to Your Orthopedic Website
In today's digital age, online presence is crucial for any business, including orthopedic practices. One of the best ways to improve your online presence and attract more patients is by adding a live chat feature to your website.
Live chat allows patients to communicate with your practice in real-time, providing immediate answers to questions and concerns. This can greatly improve patient satisfaction and ultimately lead to more appointments and referrals.
One of the main benefits of live chat is its convenience. Patients can access the chat feature from anywhere, at any time, making it easy for them to reach out to your practice without making a phone call or email. This can be especially helpful for patients who may have difficulty speaking on the phone or prefer not to communicate through email.
In addition, you can better streamline your practice's operations with this approach. It can reduce the number of phone calls and emails your staff has to handle, allowing them to focus on more critical tasks. Live chat also records all conversations, making it easier to keep track of patient inquiries and follow up with them as needed.
Finally, adding live chat to your website can help your practice stand out. Many orthopedic practices do not offer an interactive option like this, so by implementing this feature, you can set your business apart and attract new patients looking for convenient, accessible, and responsive healthcare providers.
Overall, live chat is a valuable tool to help you grow your orthopedic practice. By offering patients a convenient and efficient way to communicate with your practice, you can improve patient satisfaction, streamline your operations, and ultimately attract more patients.
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