Health Care Trends With a Social Media Twist
Sarah Willey's Blog – January 2011 Archive (1)
Medical practices increasingly allow online appointments
No one likes to call the doctor when they're sick only to be put on hold for a 1/2 hour, and then learn that the doctor can't fit them in. A growing number of medical practices have a new solution. They're allowing patients to schedule appointments online — eliminating multiple calls and waiting on hold and increasing the likelihood of finding someone with an opening.
There are several factors driving this trend, including costs of course. Read the full article published…
ContinueAdded by Sarah Willey on January 4, 2011 at 9:26am — 1 Comment
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