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Healthcare’s Rapidly Changing Landscape Requires Agility to Navigate

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By Kim Bassett

Over the past decade the healthcare industry has been hit with a lot of changes — from the type of care needed to how healthcare systems are structured. There are many reasons for the changes, but that’s not the focus of this article. I want to take an introspective look at one particular quality among healthcare leaders and teams that separate the survivors from the casualties. 

Historically, healthcare is not known for its agility. When it comes to new fads and market trends, healthcare is one of the last industries to jump on board. Because of this, some of us are behind the curve and need to maneuver deftly and advance double-time in order to catch up to the needs of the world around us. 

Agility is the ability to move quickly and easily. This includes quick thinking decision-making, course changes, and multiple plans of action always at-the-ready. Those who survive and flourish in this ever-changing environment must be agile.  Here are some things you can do to stay agile.  

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DIY Marketing vs. Hiring an Agency: What’s Right for You?

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By Bill Fukui

A thriving digital presence is essential to the success of your practice. A website alone may have sufficed a decade ago. In today’s online environment, a healthy digital presence includes a website, social media, mobile performance, search engine optimization, paid ads, online reviews and more.

So what online spaces does your business occupy? Do you want to expand your reach to attract new patients? Perhaps you have a knack for technology and a desire to cut costs, and want to venture into DIY marketing opportunities. If you choose that route, beware. There are some challenges when bringing all of your marketing in-house.

DIY Marketing: Will It Pay Off Given the Time You Put In?

When working with a digital marketing agency, you are entrusting specialized work to experts. When you bring some of those duties in-house, your biggest consideration should be your time. Ask yourself:

  • Do you have time to learn about effective marketing strategies?
  • Do you have time to execute those strategies?
  • Can you deliver an engaging mix of content to inform and attract your desired audience?
  • Are you able to identify and analyze key performance indicators so you can measure success?
  • Can you measure the return on your investment of time when evaluating new leads you have attracted through DIY marketing?

Digital marketing specialists do all this and more. That being said, it may make sense to dedicate some of your time in addition to hiring specialists. Below, we discuss some of the opportunities to do so.

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4 Commercial Leasing Tips for Healthcare Tenants

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By Jeff Grandfield and Dale Willerton

For many healthcare tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While a doctor focuses on proper patient care, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized sales people. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. 

As explained in our book, Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals FOR DUMMIES, tenants may go through the leasing process only two or three times in their entire lifetime – yet they have to negotiate against seasoned professionals who negotiate leases every day for a living. Negotiating appropriate leasing terms is vital for a doctor as the amount of rent he pays will directly affect the practice’s financial bottom line.

Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your practice, these are some money-saving tips for healthcare tenants:

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Upcoming Heart Health Events at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

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Heart Healthy Cooking Demo – Oakmont area

The Dining Services Team at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, will host an engaging cooking demo that will focus on heart healthy foods. Learn better ways of eating healthy that both your heart and stomach will thank you for! You will sample their culinary creations. Yum! This event will leave attendees with a full stomach and some new recipes.

When: February 05, 2019 – 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, The Atrium at Westminster Place, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139

This event is free, but we ask that you register as seating is limited!

Register by January 29. To register, email OakmontEvent@SrCare.org or call 412-435-8955.

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Ways To Deal With A Sudden Illness

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You may be feeling fine one moment and not so great the next and wonder what could be wrong with you. This scenario will likely bring about a mix of emotions and you might even be experiencing some physical pain. 

Know that there are a few ways in particular that you can deal with a sudden illness so that you don’t have to sit around suffering. While it can be confusing and frustrating and may disrupt your life, know that the onset of an illness doesn’t mean you still can’t live your life to the fullest. It’s best to gather as much information as possible in your case and then proceed based on what you feel is the best plan of action.

See Your Doctor

One way to deal with a sudden illness is to go and check in with your doctor. Explain to him or her exactly what symptoms you’re having and how you’ve been feeling lately. It’s probably in your best interest to go and visit a healthcare provider instead of heading online and trying to diagnose it yourself. This way you can get to the bottom of what’s happening with you and they can run any recommended testing they deem necessary. 

Try to remain patient throughout the process because you may not have the answers you need right away. It could take you seeing a few different specialists and gathering multiple opinions before you feel comfortable with the diagnosis. 

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What You Need to Know About Online Pharmacies in 2019

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The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, source for information, get foods, and even medicines. Two decades ago, getting your medication from an online pharmacy may have been considered insane. However, we are in 2019, and online pharmacies are becoming more popular than ever.

For individuals who feel uncomfortable talking to a doctor, having a physical examination, or have pharmacies located far away from their homes, an online pharmacy can be a lifesaver. And yes, some offer discounts of up to 90 percent.

An online pharmacy offers you a stress-free, efficient, convenient and private way to buy drugs (both prescription and over-the-counter medications). With this trend set up to grow further in 2019, it is crucial that you get all the information you need about online pharmacies.

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Why the Healthcare Sector Requires Software Testing

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By Ray Parker

Software testing has played an important role in revolutionizing the healthcare sector. All the software systems are tested to guarantee efficient and effective performance. The major players in this industry are adopting software testing tool fulfill this requirement. 

But first, we need to look at some reasons why the healthcare sector needs software testing. 

1.    Usability Testing in Healthcare

Usability testing is important in the healthcare industry because there are numerous user scenarios and features that nurses and pharmacists face during their working hours. These tasks can be simplified by adding features and automation that can streamline the difficult process. The user experience and user interface of healthcare related devices and apps can be improved with much-required usability testing techniques. 

2.    Interoperability & Connectivity of Devices

Healthcare encompasses apps and devices that require to connect and interoperate to deliver the required user experience. The sector has a huge demand for data privacy, security, regulatory compliance, and interoperability. There is a requirement for healthcare app testing that entails costs, resources and major time, and technology expertise. This must be done thoroughly because it entails compliance issues and determines business stability. 

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Teething Baby? Alleviate your Child’s Pain with Hyland’s Oral Pain Relief Tablets 

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Teething is part of the growing up process, but it is so hard for a baby to go through this process, and just as hard for the parents to go through this process. Your child is in so much pain, and you often do not know what to do. Your doctor may suggest things like using a cool cloth and ibuprofen, but these options do not always work. You could be up for hours each night with a screaming child. You may find yourself crying with your child trying to find something that helps to alleviate the pain. Thankfully, there is a solution and that is with Hyland’s Oral Pain Relief Tablets. 

Who Is Hyland’s? 

Hyland’s is a well-known company that is family owned and operated. This company is one of the leading companies in North America that practices homeopathic treatment options. They have over 100 years of experience and come highly recommended by moms. This company takes special care to ensure that all of their natural active ingredients are of the highest quality. All of their products are safe and gentle, without any additives like dyes, and harsh chemicals. They work hard to ensure that they can release products that work safely, and that is great for families to use. 

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How to Deal With the Holiday Blues

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As you prepare to enjoy your holidays, nothing should stop you from having a good time. You have been working all year, and therefore, you need a break. However, few people prepare themselves for the holiday blues. You only notice that there is a problem when you come back and your brain can hardly focus. These blues affect both children and adults. To ensure that you get back to your usual self fast, you need a proper therapy. You may want to visit Neurocore Brain performance centers for Neurotherapy sessions to relieve yourself of these symptoms. Let us find out what you will get.

Inside the Brain Performance Centers

Many people do not know that the brain can regulate itself. This regulation happens when the right conditions are available. At these centers, you will find specialists who use electrical measurements of brain waves to control it. Through Neurofeedback, you will help your brain to function effectively by using practice, repetition, and positive reinforcement. In simple terms, this process works by rewarding the brain. The method also eliminates unwanted brain activity. Therefore, the holiday blues that seem to destruct you can quickly be removed when you use this therapy.

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The Future of Aging: Elysium Health is Revolutionizing How we Grow Old (It’s Not What You Think!)

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Elysium Health is a health company working to solve the biggest challenges in health with science to help people live healthier, longer. 

The company’s first product, a NAD+-boosting supplement called Basis, has been proven effective and safe as a result of a thorough clinical trial. Basis is proven to boost and maintain the coenzyme NAD+, which declines in our cells as we age. 

More than 25 years of research with animals and humans have shown that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, is critical to hundreds of biological processes, including maintaining healthy DNA, metabolizing energy sources, and more. As we grow older and NAD+ levels decrease, our bodies can have a tougher time performing these essential cellular jobs. 

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