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Being POPI compliant is essential to your practice As the enforcement of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act draws ever closer, it’s now more important than ever to ensure your medical practice is POPI compliant. Even though government has yet to announce an exact enforcement date, you can use this pending time to your advantage to fullyRead more

Cloud-based practice management infographic Cloud-based technology connects people and business across the world to information, applications, storage and security – all via a web browser or app. Almost everything we do online is on the cloud – from storing photos and important documents to sending emails, shopping online and banking. Even your favourite TV and music streaming websites use cloud technology. Medical practicesRead more

Collecting patient payments for your practice is essential The financial health of your practice depends on the prompt collection of patient payments. But with patients facing stark increases in the cost of living, insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical expenses, their ability to pay for their consultation on time may be affected. This could potentially have a negative impactRead more

In today’s challenging and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, measurement is more important than ever to ensure effective performance and profitability. When it comes to measurement, it’s essential for medical practices to focus on a small set of meaningful metrics that cover all of the activities that happen before, during and after your patients’ visits which could affect yourRead more

Social media is a powerful tool to get your practice online and visible to the millions of patients searching for medical professionals and services. If used correctly, you can use social media monitor and manage your practice’s reputation to attract new patients and build loyalty with existing ones. But it’s important to make sure thatRead more

Looking to get your medical practice on Google? In South Africa, more than half the population (or 28.6 million people) use the Internet in some way or form. Of the millions of internet users, almost all of them willl use the internet to search for healthcare services. The statistic matters to your practice because ifRead more

National Health Insurance (NHI) has become the catalyst for transforming the health system, particularly the way in which health services are delivered and their corresponding reimbursement model. It’s been widely acknowledged that replacing the current Fee-for-service with a Value-based reimbursement model is critical to making universal health coverage (UHC) a reality. Bearing in mind that UHC isn’t only aboutRead more

If you are investigating what Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system can do for your practice, you will already know that EMRs have changed the way that patient medical records are collected, stored and accessed. But one of the main reasons to implement an EMR is to improve the day-to-day workflows of the practice. EMRs are designed to eliminate time spent searchingRead more

Going paperless? Migrating from a paper-based to a digital system is a powerful and proven way to improve the management of your business and your patients’ care. This step-by-step guide gives you the practical know-how to plan a smooth migration so you can start benefiting from your digital system as soon as possible.    LookingRead more

From paper-based to cloud-based, patient records have evolved substantially within the past decade. In the infographic below, we share some insights on the evolution and future of the patient medical record.      Healthbridge provides a cloud-based EMR solution called the Dr App. To find out more or to request more information, click here.Read more