How to Create a Patient-Centered Approach to Medical Practice Growth
By The GetMPX.com Team
As the leaders in patient acquisition for cash pay medical practices, the GetMPX.com team knows how important it is for medical providers and physicians to establish and grow a thriving practice, and how much of it depends on creating a patient-centered approach. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to not only creating, but also nurturing a patient-centered medical practice.
Here are some ways to create and grow a patient-centered practice:
• Prioritize Patient Education:
The foundation of a patient-centered approach is providing education to your patients. Make sure your practice offers resources that help patients understand their health and the treatments available.
• Utilize Technology:
Technology can improve patient experiences and help reduce wait times and administrative workloads. Incorporate technology into your practice to provide easy access to patient data and to facilitate patient-provider communication.
• Offer Convenience:
Make sure your appointments and services are convenient and the process is easy to navigate. Offer innovative ways for patients to book appointments and provide automated appointment reminders.
• Adhere to Respectful Interactions:
Ensure that all interactions are conducted in a respectful manner and that your staff is aware of cultural expectations that could affect patient attitudes. Listen to the patient’s concerns and strive to provide a supportive, compassionate environment.
• Assess Community Needs:
Pay attention to the community’s needs and strive to align the services and treatments you provide to meet those needs. This could include hiring from the local community, offering language services and creating patient resources.
By following these steps, medical practice owners and medical providers will be well on their way to establishing and growing a patient-centered practice that produces optimal results. So get started today – with the all-inclusive practice management system, practice growth system, and patient acquisition technology of GetMPX.com you have the resources you need to make the most of your patient-centered medical practice.
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Plush, S. (2020, Mar 11). 6 Ways to Start a Patient-Centered Medical Practice. Retrieved from https://www.clinicient.com/blog/6-ways-start-patient-centered-medical-practice/