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 […]
Seamless prescribing with Healthbridge & Dis-Chem
Healthbridge & Dis-Chem make prescribing seamless Prescribing should be the simplest part of running a private practice, not another admin headache. That’s why Healthbridge has partnered with retail pharmacy Dis-Chem to launch a seamless, free-to-use e-scripting feature within Healthbridge Clinical. With just a few clicks, doctors can now send secure, paperless prescriptions directly to any […]
Navigating Medical Aid Schemes
Navigating Medical Aid Schemes: A Practical Guide for Private Practices Private medical practices in South Africa rely heavily on medical aid reimbursements to maintain financial stability. However, navigating medical schemes remains one of the most complex and frustrating aspects of running a practice. Claim rejections, delayed reimbursements, and disputes over co-payments are common challenges that […]
AI-Powered Speech-to-Clinical Notes
How AI-powered Speech-to-Clinical Notes is revolutionising clinical documentation Doctors become doctors to care for patients, not to spend hours on paperwork. Yet, administrative tasks like writing clinical notes, updating patient records, & handling billing documentation can take up to almost 50% of a doctor’s time. This is in comparison to an average of 27% of […]
10 Must-have features when choosing the right practice management solution
10 Must-have features when choosing the right practice management solution As a medical practice owner, you know that exceptional patient care is just the beginning. Successful practices need powerful systems that work as hard as you do to streamline operations, enhance the patient experience, & drive sustainable growth. But with healthcare technology evolving at lightning […]
Setting goals for your practice in 2025
Setting goals for your practice in 2025 As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a good time to assess the past year & determine where you are headed. As a business owner, you’ll know that setting goals isn’t just an annual exercise or creating a wish list. It’s a strategic step toward creating a thriving, […]
Overcoming healthcare technology adoption fears
Overcoming healthcare technology adoption fears For private medical practices, technology is an essential tool to enhance patient care, streamline operations, & stay competitive. Despite these (& other) clear benefits, many practices are reluctant to adopt new technology. Among some of the more common concerns are upfront costs, possible disruption to workflows, & security risks. For […]
How EMRs Streamline Consultations & Outcomes
How EMRs streamline consultations & outcomes When you’re in consultation with a patient, you’re not just listening to their words. You’re mentally cataloging symptoms, assessing their medical history, & observing subtle physical cues or body language that might reveal more than the conversation itself. At the same time, you’re thinking ahead to possible diagnoses & […]