Tag Archives: Provider

Is it safe to see an audiologist or hearing care provider during the pandemic? A checklist

If you’ve been putting off seeing an audiologist or hearing care specialist while sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s understandable. Many Americans have chosen to delay non-emergency medical care while waiting for things to improve. At the same time, keep in mind that untreated hearing loss is not benign, and the longer you put off… Read More »

As cyber risks grow, provider preventive measures still falling short

Hospitals are ramping up spending on cybersecurity, but physician practices have scaled back their investments on protecting data. Despite all these protection efforts, healthcare data breaches likely will cost the industry as much as $ 4 billion by the end of this year, and 2020 is likely to be even worse, contends an industry research… Read More »

Provider, payer systems lag consumers’ desire for digital payments

As consumers take on more responsibility for their healthcare bills and expect on-demand services from mobile devices, providers and payers need to up their game. Consumer experience with healthcare organizations will extend to how they pay for services and the ease with which they handle growing financial responsibilities with a variety of healthcare organizations, according… Read More »