Stay up to date on the topic of digital practice and find out how you can optimize your day-to-day practice.
Medical apps are indispensable helpers in everyday practice and clinic life. They provide reliable information, assist with diagnostics, facilitate organization and offer practical tools for numerous specialist areas and applications. Here we present apps for doctors from various fields: From drug databases to guidelines and diagnostic tools. By the way: Apps are “only” part of digitization: At the end of the article, we look at other digital solutions that can make your practice or clinic future-proof.
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Berlin-based health and fintech company Nelly has raised 50 million euros. With this Series B financing, the company wants to drive forward the digitization of the European healthcare system. Nelly's Financial Operating System for healthcare is used by over 1,200 medical practices to increase efficiency and digitize administrative and financial processes. With a focus on product expansion, geographical expansion and increasing market share in Germany, Nelly is positioning itself as a leading fintech in European healthcare.
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Social media marketing can help medical practices improve their patient communication, strengthen their practice image and attract qualified staff. In this article, you will learn how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digital channels, comply with legal requirements and impress with authentic content.
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Both patients and doctors are in favour of digitizing medical practices. But what is the actual score of digital technologies in everyday practice? Read here how Germany is doing in international comparison and which tips you can use to specifically digitize your practice.
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Medical professionals (MFA) are at the heart of every practice and clinic. Your everyday life is as varied as it is demanding: From patient care to medical assistance to practice organization. In this article, we take a look behind the scenes, explain the diverse tasks of an MFA in various specialist areas and show what career opportunities there are and ways to alleviate the workload through digital tools.
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The healthcare sector is facing an exciting year: New legal requirements and breakthrough technologies are shaping 2025. Find out what trends and innovations are in store for us and how healthcare professionals can benefit from them.
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The various requirements of the fee schedule for dentists (GOZ) and the assessment standard for dental services (BEMA) make billing more complicated for many dentists. This increases the amount of bureaucratic effort for practice and the team. Find out now what you need to pay attention to when it comes to complex billing of dental services and how you can make this process more efficient.
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Nelly and CompuGroup Medical now offer a joint Z1/Z1.PRO interface, which enables seamless communication between the two systems. Dental practices benefit from less manual effort and save time as well as costs. Find out more about the new partnership now.
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This article explores the causes of no-shows in dental offices, including psychological, organizational, and external factors. The significant consequences for the efficiency and financial success of practices are examined and practical strategies for reducing no-shows are presented.
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Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists now benefit from the direct interface with Nelly. For practices, this means less manual effort in everyday working life. Find out more about the cooperation now.
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Open consultation hours offer patients the opportunity to seek medical help quickly without making an appointment in advance. In this article, we explain which doctors are required by law to offer open consultations and what benefits they bring to both patients and practices. You will also learn how billing is carried out and how practices can make the organization efficient despite potential challenges.
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Whether in an emergency room or during planned inpatient treatment: The process of patient admission to hospital is the first step of any medical care. But how exactly does this process work and which legal requirements must be taken into account? This guide provides practical tips for patient admission and a comprehensive checklist for all important steps and requirements. We also reveal how you can optimize this process.
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The eArztBrief enables doctors to exchange important medical information quickly and reliably. This article highlights how the eDoctor's Letter works, the technical requirements, the implementation process and funding measures that support it. Discover how the eArztBrief optimizes healthcare and which challenges must be overcome when setting it up.
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New Work is also revolutionizing the working world in medicine by helping practices become more attractive for employees and making everyday working life more human. Especially in view of the shortage of skilled workers, this approach offers new opportunities to increase team motivation and satisfaction. Discover how New Work improves efficiency while optimizing patient care.
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Digitalization is playing an increasingly important role in dentistry. Jan Tasler, co-founder of DIE PRAXIS, gives us insights into the innovative design of his dental practice in an interview. With a clear vision that combines orthodontics and dentistry, DIE PRAXIS sets new standards and uses modern technologies. He also attaches great importance to strong external communication and exceptional practice rooms that impress with their stylish ambiance.
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More than ever, patients are searching online for information about doctors. Positive reviews not only increase the trust of potential patients, but also improve your ranking in search engines. A targeted strategy for collecting and maintaining patient reviews therefore makes a significant contribution to your practice success. In this article, you'll learn which proven strategies and tips will help you get more positive reviews and how to deal with negative reviews.
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IT support in medical practices ensures the smooth operation of hardware and software, increases efficiency and secures sensitive patient data. From installation to maintenance, reliable IT support ensures streamlined processes and prevents system failures. Discover why well-functioning IT support is essential for patient management and diagnostic processes and how to choose the right provider for your practice.
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The tasks of a dental specialist (ZFA) range from assisting with treatments to administrative tasks that make everyday practice smooth. In this article, we not only look at the diverse tasks of a ZFA, but also show how you can optimize their use. Whether you want to improve your practice processes as a dentist, want to gain insights as an aspiring ZFA, or are looking for ways to make your work easier as a ZFA employee: This article is for you.
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The telematics infrastructure (TI) is revolutionizing healthcare by digitally connecting all players in the system. It enables the secure and rapid exchange of medical data between doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare providers. In this way, it improves patient treatment in terms of efficiency and quality. In this article, we talk about all important topics relating to TI: functionality, applications, legal framework, costs, etc.
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This article provides a comprehensive overview of the legal continuing education requirements for dentists and what types of continuing education are available. Here, we also present the wide range of career opportunities in dentistry and how dentists can advance them through additional qualifications and specializations.
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In Germany, digital invoices are becoming increasingly important, particularly in the healthcare sector and in business transactions. They enable savings and increase efficiency. This article highlights their role in healthcare as well as in the B2B and B2G sectors and explains why their introduction is groundbreaking for companies.
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At the doctor's office, a wait of 30 minutes is considered acceptable. However, waiting times that are too long can affect patient satisfaction, practice staff, and care efficiency. Solutions to reduce waiting times, which at the same time relieve practices, are therefore of great importance. Here you can find answers and approaches to this topic.
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Managing invoices and ensuring stable liquidity: This is a headache for many dentists. Delayed payments from patients and paper and shipping costs are just a few of the annoyances. This is where factoring comes in, which quickly solves billing problems. In this article, we explain the potential of factoring for dental practices and discuss advantages and disadvantages.
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Fear of dentists is a widespread phenomenon. It ranges from mild discomfort to full-blown phobias. How can you make a dental visit more pleasant for your patients? Discover what lies behind oral phobia and how to give your patients the most stress-free experience possible.
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In this article, we explain which practice marketing strategies you can use to increase the visibility of your practice, gain the trust of potential patients, retain existing patients, and ultimately promote the growth and success of the practice.
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In the constantly changing world of medical care, digital solutions are playing an increasingly important role. In an interview, Dr. med. Philipp Remplik, medical director at DIE RADIOLOGIE, provides informative insights into the benefits that his practice has gained through digitization and process optimization.
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Digital medicine should enable patients to receive more efficient treatments and relieve the burden on health workers. In this article, we look at what digital medicine looks like in 2024 and what benefits it brings to patients and healthcare facilities.
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How must a medical bill be structured according to guidelines? When are medical bills time-barred and forfeited? How do digital medical bills work? You can find out this and much more in this article. The information in this article is relevant for both doctors and patients.
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We're excited to announce our partnership with Adyen to further reduce administrative burdens in healthcare. Medical practices now have the option of handling all processes relating to incoming payments, financial administration and outgoing payments via a uniform system integrated into the existing practice software.
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Can you simply delete doctor reviews? Just like companies, most medical practices today rely on visibility on the Internet. This also includes review portals such as Google, Sanego and Jameda. But how do you build up a good reputation over the long term?
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According to legislation, patient education is mandatory for doctors. But what exactly does legally compliant and efficient patient education look like? We answer that in this article. We also discuss special cases, such as educating underage or foreign-language patients. We are also highlighting the topic of digital patient education.
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To digital documents and invoices in the blink of an eye: Nelly has created a direct interface to the EVIDENT practice software. This means significantly less manual effort for medical practices. Discover the added value of this connection for your everyday practice.
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Setting up their own orthodontics practice is the final goal of many orthodontics even during specialist training. However, this project requires not only medical expertise, but also entrepreneurial planning. In our article, you will learn which considerations are decisive and how you can successfully open your orthodontic practice in six steps.
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Increased efficiency in practice: The seamless integration, which was created through the collaboration between Nelly and the practice software InSuite, is now revolutionizing the handling of both applications. Discover the added value of collaboration for your daily practice.
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The technical optimization of the reception area of a medical practice offers a variety of advantages. By using simple technologies, practice efficiency can be increased, workflow improved and work processes optimized. Read here what adjustments you can make to improve the day-to-day work of receptionists.
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The e-prescription was introduced on January 1, 2024 and promises numerous benefits for patients, doctors and pharmacists. At the same time, however, there are also uncertainties. How does the e-prescription work? How can it be exhibited? How do patients receive the prescription and can they also refuse it? We answer these and many other questions from doctors and patients in this article.
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The right practice management system is essential for every practice. Doctors are particularly spoilt for choice when setting up a practice, but a change can also be worthwhile for established medical practices. Learn more about typical challenges with a PVS and which aspects are important when choosing.
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Doctor reviews on Google are an important clue for many patients when deciding for or against a practice. Discover a solution to collect good reviews automatically and risk-free. You'll also learn how to best deal with existing bad reviews.
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The visibility of prophylaxis services in your dental practice is crucial for promoting the dental health of your patients, strengthening your market position and improving your practice presence. Discover methods and strategies to make your offerings more visible and thus maximize the success of your practice.
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In view of the bureaucratic complexity in healthcare, many dentists and doctors welcome factoring — this makes billing easy to resolve. Learn what benefits your medical practice can derive from billing and what you should definitely pay attention to when it comes to factoring providers.
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IT is the backbone of every medical practice. Regardless of whether you are setting up a practice or a long-established practice — it is always worthwhile to compare the software used with the latest state of the art. While outdated processes involve an unnecessary amount of effort, the appropriate programs make your day-to-day practice much easier. Discover the topics of PVS, AIS and device software and read tips for useful new tools.
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A modern medical practice is the key to efficient practice management and a lasting feel-good atmosphere. Relieve your practice staff and talk to your desired patients — we'll tell you seven strategies on the way to a future-proof and modern medical practice.
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The Bogenhausen private practice for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics focuses on the needs of young patients. But there must be enough time to do so. Find out how Nelly can help relieve parents and practice staff.
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Patient education is mandatory in Germany. This process can now even be digitally supported with the help of modern tools. But is digital support allowed to educate patients? This article explains the legal framework for digital patient education.
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Artificial intelligence often only thinks of ChatGPT. But AI has also played a decisive role in medicine for a long time. What are AI, machine learning and neural networks and what are the areas of application for them in medicine? Get to know examples and challenges and find out what the future has in store.
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Communication in medical practices between medical staff and patients plays a crucial role in successful medical care. Clear, respectful and empathetic communication strengthens trust and improves patient satisfaction. Here are five tips for improving patient communication in your practice.
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No more annoying clutter of notes when it comes to sick leave — the electronic certificate of incapacity for work makes it possible! What is behind it and how does it all work for employers, practices and patients? Find out more about the technical requirements and for whom the eAU is mandatory.
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Since January 1, 2024, all prescription drugs must be prescribed via e-prescription. But what does this mean for doctors and patients? What are the benefits of an e-prescription and which laws must be observed? In this article, we shed light on the background, clarify important questions and provide an insight into the future of drug prescribing in Germany.
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Digital health is intended to raise healthcare worldwide to a new level. Practical applications such as telemedicine and digital health applications are already significantly increasing efficiency today. Technologies such as AI and virtual reality also offer unimagined potential for the future. But what does digital health include? Which laws apply? And what opportunities and challenges do we have to face? Get to know practical examples.
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The first impression of your practice has an immediate effect on the patient and is your calling card. Doctors who want to retain their patients in the long term should therefore ensure that they are handled correctly at the reception. Read here what is important and how you and your employees appear professionally when registering.
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Since the corona pandemic at least, telemedicine has become enormously important and has provided doctors and their patients with a new form of communication and treatment. But for which cases is telemedicine suitable and what do doctors have to consider when offering digital consultations?
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The electronic health professional ID (eHBA) is one element of digital health applications. It ensures that only authorized healthcare professionals have access to sensitive patient data. Find out how to apply for your eHBA here.
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Patients are able to use digital health applications (DIGA apps) on prescription. Nevertheless, there is still uncertainty among many doctors as to what exactly is behind this concept. Here you can find out more about what distinguishes a DIGA app, how it is prescribed and what billing options currently exist.
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In dentistry, fillings play a crucial role in treating tooth decay and restoring tooth structure. This article explains the various filling options in dentistry and how these services are billed.
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The different regulations of the fee schedule for doctors and the uniform tax base increase the bureaucratic billing burden for many gynecologists and their practice staff. Read now what you should consider when calculating the complex costs of gynecological services and how you can make billing more efficient.
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In the current climate crisis, environmental protection is crucial at all levels. This also includes sustainability in dental practices or in medical practices in general. Discover four practical tips to make your practice more sustainable and help protect our environment.
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Regardless of whether you are a general practitioner or a dentist: At the beginning of every treatment, patients must be admitted to the practice. But how does this process work and are there legal requirements to be observed? Here you will find practical tips for patient admission, including a checklist with all important components.
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The perfect partnership for efficient practice management: Thanks to the direct interface developed jointly by PVS Charly and Nelly, using both systems is now even easier. Find out how this merger can make your day-to-day practice easier.
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Successful doctor-patient communication is not always easy — but it is part of everyday medical practice and is decisive for the success of your treatment and practice. Here are 10 valuable practical tips for successful patient communication.
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Frankfurt Neurology Galluswarte uses the latest neurological treatments and therapies. And: It has efficient digital administrative processes. Find out how the digitization of neurology practice decisively contributed to its successful start in January 2023.
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The anamnesis is one of the most important diagnostic measures. But it costs one thing in particular: a lot of time that doctors and practice staff usually don't have. Read here how you can significantly reduce the time required by taking a digital anamnesis with the right technical tools.
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Many bureaucratic processes make it difficult for healthcare in Germany to become more digital. With Nelly, important documents can already be processed digitally. The following guidance is intended to help you use Nelly and provide an overview of dental documents that are subject to a written form requirement.
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The Berlin dental practice Krekeler & Kollegen uses cutting-edge digital dentistry. However, she continued to issue documents such as medical history sheets, treatment information and invoices in paper form for a long time. Read now how digitizing dental practices with Nelly has significantly reduced the effort and costs of organizational processes.
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Which billing method should I choose as a doctor? We will explain to you which billing options you can choose between in your medical practice and present the respective advantages and disadvantages for you and your patients.
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Electronic health records have existed since 2021. What is very practical for patients poses a challenge for some medical practices. Read here which technical requirements you must meet and why medical professionals also benefit from the digital file.
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The handing over of their own practice is an important issue that established doctors must deal with in the course of their professional careers. Practical value plays a central role here, but also the question of how the value can be increased in the short and long term. Read here what is important when selling your practice.
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Probably the most important diagnostic tool is still the patient's anamnesis — this also applies to dental and orthodontic practices! Read here what you should pay attention to and download the free medical history sheet!
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Digitalization is progressing at a rapid pace in medical practices. More and more doctors are now taking the next step towards a paperless practice. This means that all processes, from anamnesis to documentation of treatment and billing, take place digitally. Read here what benefits this offers you and what obligations you must fulfill.
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Patients with disabilities as well as the elderly and parents with young children benefit from barrier-free practices. Read here what you need to know about this topic and what funding opportunities are available for your practice restructuring.
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Taking over the practice is the most popular form of setting up a medical business. As easy as a takeover sounds compared to starting a new company, this process also involves a number of challenges. Here you can read what is important, what costs you will incur and how to deal with existing staff.
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Business with supplementary private health insurance is booming. Advertising for the policies promises financial relief for costly treatments. But is the extra protection really worth it? Read now whether and which supplementary health and dental insurance makes sense for you and your patients.
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Digitalization was a top priority at AllDent right from the start. Modern dental centers have been relying on an advanced practice information system and digital workflow for a long time. Only the mounting sheets posed an analog hurdle. Read here how the dental company minimizes sources of error and saves time and materials with the help of Nelly.
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Do you also spend a lot of time looking for competent practice staff? Recruiting staff is the challenge of the hour for many medical practices. Find out now how to attract qualified MFA and ZFA and retain them in the long term.
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The inefficient organization of practice costs a lot of time, resources and therefore money — a situation that Philipp Gebhardt from BISS45 no longer wanted to accept. Read here how the orthodontist has optimised work processes thanks to Nelly and is now saving costs.
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The profession of medical assistant is known for its very tough working conditions. However, many MFAs love their job and would like to continue their education. But where exactly should they best research these offers? There is hardly a clear list of continuing education and training opportunities for MFAs online — until now.
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The fee schedule for dentists and the statutory tax base complicate invoicing for doctors and their practice staff. Read now what needs to be considered when billing dental and orthodontic (orthodontic) services.
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Do you also dream of opening a practice alone or with colleagues? Read now how you can overcome bureaucratic challenges in four steps so that you can treat your patients as quickly as possible in your own four practice walls.
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Since January 1, 2023, the electronic treatment and cost plan has been mandatory in all German practices. Read here what special features apply to the eHKP, how to send it and what technical requirements you need to do so.
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Qualified specialists are becoming increasingly difficult for medical practices to find. In some cases, the shortage is so acute that medical practices have to reduce their range of services or even close the practice completely. Read here how to make your MFA workplace as attractive as possible in order to counteract staff shortages.
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Has the jungle of documentation requirements already tested your patience? You are not alone in this! Doctors all over the world spend hours on bureaucracy every day. In this article, I will tell you about my experiences as a doctor and how you too can find time for your patients again.
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Although some patients actively request individual health services (iGEL), their use is often criticized. Doctors are repeatedly accused of only recommending IGEL services out of financial interests. Read this guide to learn what to consider when it comes to individual health benefits for both parties.
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Many doctors are annoyed by the unfair criticism on the Jameda doctor rating portal. More and more are therefore wondering how they can get better reviews. Read now which strategy will help you achieve this in three steps.
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Mydent dentists have wasted a lot of time and resources with outdated payment processes and analog medical history processes. Thanks to Nelly, you now save time and money — and above all, relieve your employees and increase their satisfaction. Read here how to do that.
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The workload of medical professionals has always been very heavy. But since the start of the pandemic, even highly stress-resistant MFAs have reached their physical and psychological stress limits — and in some cases beyond. Read now how you can relieve your employees.
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