Business skills every private practitioner needs
Business skills every private practitioner needs You became a doctor to care for patients, but the reality of private practice is that being a good clinician isn’t enough. Especially when you have to chase payments, manage admin, or decipher financial reports. To run a thriving practice, you need to wear two hats: doctor and CEO. […]
AI that works for doctors
AI That Works for Doctors A day in private practice can feel relentless: patients back to back, lab results waiting to be explained, referral letters piling up after hours, phone calls still to return. You’ve probably heard AI described as the future of medicine, often with plenty of hype but little that feels useful in […]
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 […]
How to use data to diagnose business problems in your practice
How to use data to diagnose business problems in your practice Your specialty is taking care of patients, managing complex cases, & keeping your practice running smoothly. That often doesn’t leave much time to step back & look at the business data your practice produces every day. However, hidden in that data are the answers […]
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 […]
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 […]