In 2020, the average consumer spent considerably more on healthcare than they did in 2016. According to a survey (conducted from January 2020 to July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic) published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, on average, workers contributed $5,588 toward the cost of family coverage.
This trend in consumerism means supporting ways for patients to make payments conveniently is steadily growing in importance and has a significant impact on your bottom line. This is where the patient portal can help.
Patient portal adoption can help reduce your overhead costs as well as your staff's workload.
From the convenience of a mobile device, patients can easily access appointment and patient balance information, participate in telehealth visits and utilize the virtual waiting room experience for in-office appointments.
Patients can view real-time balance information with easy steps to make payments.
NexTech Systems is a software business that publishes a software suite called NexTech Patient Portal. NexTech Patient Portal is patient engagement software, and includes features such as messaging, patient portal, and personal health record.
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does NexTech Patient Portal work with?
Disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted businesses but also changed how we navigate our day to day lives. Many physicians have seen a significant reduction in patient volume, and some practices are still struggling to return to normal.
Nextech's commitment is to support not only our clients but whomever we can during this unprecedented time. Our entire workforce has been moved to work-from-home where we continue to support current and future clients at the same levels we always have.
Our commitment is to continue delivering innovative products to support specialty practices as you evolve your approach to delivering care. Since the pandemic began, we’ve redirected our Product Development efforts to focus on providing the tools and resources specialty practices need most right now.