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. […]
Forging a compassionate, and value-based path in health-tech
Nomfundo Khabela: Forging a compassionate, and value-based path in health tech The global health tech market is poised for exponential growth. GlobeNewswire projects it to reach $549.7 billion by 2028, up from $180.2 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% during the forecast period. Africa’s health tech landscape mirrors this […]
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 […]
Preventative admin: A smarter approach to practice workflow
Preventative admin: A smarter approach to practice workflow Most private practice owners are all too familiar with the frustration of fixing problems after they’ve already caused delays, rework, or financial loss. Whether it’s a rejected claim, a missed billing code, or a patient complaint about slow medical aid submissions, many of these issues could have […]
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 […]
6 Unexpected benefits of technology in patient interactions
Technology that benefits patient interaction Most private medical practice owners turn to technology to solve obvious pain points: reducing admin, speeding up billing, & simplifying record keeping – & rightly so. But what’s often overlooked is how these same tools can transform the patient experience & not by replacing human interaction, but by enhancing it. […]
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. […]