Patient expectations in 2030
Patient expectations in 2030: What the next five years mean for private practices In just five years, the patients walking through your door will expect something very different from the experience you may be offering today. Their expectations are being shaped by technology, access to data, personalisation trends, and the seamless experiences they already enjoy […]
Value-Based Care and Private Practice
What Value-Based Care really means for Private Practice In a health system under pressure, value-based care (VBC) is increasingly under focus as a more sustainable approach to delivering quality care. But what does VBC mean for doctors in private practice? We asked Nomfundo Khabela, Strategic Relationships Executive at Healthbridge, to unpack how this model works, […]
Can you trust AI with your clinical notes
Can you trust AI with your clinical notes? You didn’t go into medicine to spend your evenings typing up notes, but in a typical private practice, that’s exactly what many doctors find themselves doing, often hours after the last patient has left. The admin burden has become a leading driver of burnout in the profession. […]
What to look for in a health-tech partner
What to look for in a health-tech partner There is no shortage of options when choosing a technology partner for your medical practice. Between comparing costs, understanding features, & weighing up promises of “AI-powered everything”, it’s hard to know where to start. In a busy private practice, the last thing you need is a system […]
Privacy in AI
Privacy in AI: What every private practice needs to know When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, it’s easy to feel caught between promise & risk. On one hand, AI offers faster admin, smarter billing, & immediate clinical support. On the other, it raises important questions about privacy, security, & compliance. If you’ve […]
Are you underusing your practice software? A quick self-check
Are you underusing your practice software? A quick self-check You are a seasoned GP running a busy private practice. Your team is competent, your patients are loyal, & things seem to run smoothly. However, lately, you’ve noticed longer wait times to get paid for your services, more follow-up calls, & your admin team is constantly […]
AI in healthcare – hype to high impact
AI in healthcare: From hype to high impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword in healthcare; it’s rapidly becoming the operational backbone of a sector overdue for transformation. With its unmatched ability to process vast datasets at speed and scale, AI is opening new frontiers in diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery. The […]
A smart way to streamline medicine selection
Prescribing made easier, safer, & faster Choosing the right medicine quickly & safely isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. With more than 120,000 active drugs registered in South Africa, & dozens of generic equivalents for many of them, prescribing can be both time-consuming & complex. Add to that the rising cost of patented drugs, the […]
Practical strategies for building a thriving private practice
Smart growth: Practical strategies for building a thriving private practice So, you want to grow your practice? Growth means different things to different healthcare professionals. For some, it’s about seeing more patients or adding new services. For others, it’s about improving how the practice runs, increasing income, or getting more breathing room in the day. […]
Generic versus health tech tools
Why generic tools hold medical practices back and what to do about it When you’re running a private medical practice, the technology you choose matters. Digitising your operations comes down to supporting better patient care, smoother workflows, and sustainable growth. Yet many practices still rely on general-purpose admin tools not built for healthcare: spreadsheets for […]