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The healthcare industry has undergone significant changes in the past couple of years, especially in the arena of digital patient engagement. Consumer needs and expectations began to change during the pandemic, urging providers to swiftly adapt and offer both virtual and in-person services to ensure continuity of care. Even when…Read more

With the help of healthcare organizations, the U.S. government has managed to hit a major milestone in its vaccine rollout, administering 200 million vaccine shots[¹] in Biden’s first 100 days in office. However, as the next phase of the rollout kicks off and a large proportion of working-age adults try…Read more

The following legal agreement is available for public use at no charge, so long as the agreement is sourced back to Bridge, along with the following copyright information. CONSENT TO COMMUNICATIONS This form describes the healthcare service provider’s (“Provider”) communication methods and includes: Your consent to the specified communication methods…Read more

The following legal agreement is available for public use at no charge, so long as the agreement is sourced back to Bridge, along with the following copyright information. ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVACY POLICY This patient portal and its services (“Service”) is provided to you by the healthcare service provider, herein referred…Read more

The following legal agreement is available for public use at no charge, so long as the agreement is sourced back to Bridge, along with the following copyright information.  AGREEMENT TO TELEHEALTH SERVICE This agreement outlines the healthcare service provider’s (“Provider”) treatment and payment policies, including your consent to receive medical…Read more

The following legal agreement is available for public use at no charge, so long as the agreement is sourced back to Bridge, along with the following copyright information. TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT The patient portal and its services (“Service”) is provided to you by the healthcare service provider, herein referred…Read more

Digitalization has been transformative for many aspects of the healthcare industry, changing the way we store information[¹], schedule appointments and even carry out consultations[²]. When it comes to the intake process, however, the age-old clipboard, pen and paper continue to reign supreme – in spite of how inefficient and prone…Read more

Since mid-2020, telehealth video platforms have become increasingly widespread, enabling millions of people to access their primary care provider when they are unable to leave their homes. But now that doctor’s offices have resumed in-person appointments, will telehealth slip into the background? Having seen the positive impact telehealth has on patient…Read more

In recent years, patient engagement has become a central tenet of healthcare policy and practice. As recent studies show, emphasizing the role of patients as “co-producers of health” and empowering them to use digital tools to manage their health can have far-reaching benefits, including significant reductions in hospital readmissions, length…Read more

Dallas, TX – April 29, 2021 — Bridge has announced the launch of Bridge Intake: a patient intake solution that streamlines the patient check-in process. With Bridge Intake, healthcare organizations can send patients an appointment reminder with a link to fill out forms and begin the intake process. Patients can…Read more