3 Tools to optimize patient engagement in private practice

With all the pressures on physician time these days, it’s no wonder some doctors struggle to engage patients fully in their medical care, overall health and future well-being. Patient engagement efforts compete with all the other essentials of private practice being efficient without sacrificing quality, protecting patient privacy, running a successful business and more. Adopting the right technology can help allocate or reallocate time from physicians and staff to focus on patient engagement and satisfaction. Three tools in particular self-scheduling, waiting room kiosks and offering a text-to-pay option can boost engagement and increase time spent directly interacting with patients. This evolution toward mobile capability also could be good for business. Patients will seek out a new doctor who will make a better fit with factors such as the use of modern technology contributing to their overall experience, according to the recent ModMed survey, 2022 Patient Experience Report.