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Healthcare practice manager comparing RingRx vs iPlum phone system options for a medical office

Key Takeaways Both RingRx and iPlum support HIPAA-oriented healthcare communication workflows, but they are built for different operating models. iPlum is a …

Key Takeaways Inconsistent staff responses to common questions create repeat calls, complaints, and avoidable manager involvement. This is a process problem, not …

Medical practice manager reviewing transparent pricing on a computer in a private practice office.

Key Takeaways Healthcare practice operating costs are rising, making every dollar count. Choosing a communications platform without transparent pricing can leave practices …

Front desk staff member in blue scrubs speaking on a desk phone at a medical reception counter, with a computer monitor in view and a “Call Handling Policy” notice posted on the wall panel beside the phone.

Key Takeaways Unwanted robocalls are the FCC’s top complaint and pose serious HIPAA risks to healthcare practices. Spam calls can lead to …

Healthcare practice reviewing HIPAA audit steps

Key Takeaways HIPAA audits make proactive security essential for every medical practice. Immediate containment prevents small gaps from becoming major compliance issues. …

Front desk staff member at a medical practice workstation

Key Takeaways Physicians and staff spend dozens of hours each week on administrative work. Purpose-built communication tools can reclaim hours every week …

Key Takeaways Both RingRx and Nextiva can support HIPAA-aware VoIP with BAAs for healthcare practices. Nextiva is a general UCaaS platform. RingRx …

Key Takeaways Both RingRx and Spruce Health offer HIPAA-aware VoIP built for healthcare practices. Spruce leans into an app based messaging model. …

Key Takeaways Encryption is critical but not sufficient, making layered safeguards essential. Access controls prevent unauthorized viewing of sensitive data. Ongoing staff …

Missed appointments aren’t just about forgetfulness. They’re directly tied to how easily patients can interact with your practice. Outdated communication channels, such …

Picture this: your waiting room is bustling, your administrative team is juggling appointments, and voicemails continue piling up faster than anyone can …

About one-third of adults in the United States report that, in the past 12 months, they have skipped or postponed getting healthcare …

Physicians spend an average of 50 hours per week on patient care and administrative tasks, often sacrificing work-life balance. Mobile tools like …

Today’s healthcare consumers are busy. They don’t want to wait on line to schedule an appointment or request a prescription refill.  Patients …

Pagers were all the rage in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but their use rapidly declined with the emergence of cell …

10 Things Healthcare Providers Want Patients to Know Trust plays a pivotal role in physician-patient relationships. There’s proof: trustful relationships are associated …

Springtime in the United States brings warmer temperatures, flowers blooming and more daylight. Severe weather often rears its ugly head this time …

Healthcare should focus on patients. However, more than half of patients report having had a negative healthcare experience, and over a third …

Rural medical practices face increasing financial pressure, staffing shortages, and challenges with patient accessibility. With 700 rural hospitals at risk of closing, …

Cybercriminals aren’t just targeting large hospitals anymore—small and mid-sized healthcare practices are at risk now more than ever. A single ransomware attack …