It's no secret that mobile-friendly design is essential in today's digital world. While many Web-savvy small business owners (physicians included) recognize the importance of reaching an increasingly mobile audience, there seems to be a disconnect when it comes to adopting mobile options for their own sites. Recent data shows that 60 percent of all online... read more
Offering patients easy access to patient forms through your medical practice website can cut down on time spent in the waiting room, and can benefit patients as well as front desk staff. In a few easy steps, physicians can now upload patient forms to their medical practice websites hosted by Dr. Leonardo. Why Should I... read more
It's important physicians do their part in improving health care literacy. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, public health professionals are responsible for improving health literacy among all Americans. Those who are health care literate are able to make informed decisions regarding their own health care and healthy living. However, a... read more
Do-it-yourself website builders are beneficial to medical practices. Online web building software is not only an affordable option in comparison to hiring a private web designer, but the process takes significantly less time. Getting your own medical practice website live on the Web can take under an hour when you design it yourself. It's expected... read more
Healthcare providers that may be reluctant to use and implement an electronic health record (EHR) system may be transferring reluctance onto their patients when it comes to accessing and using patient portals. Physicians know that the implementation and use of EHRs is inevitable, thus encouraging patients to access and use patient portals is critical in... read more
Physicians without medical practice websites are putting themselves at a disadvantage. Patients are searching online for physicians, and without a medical practice website, how are patients supposed to find you? Relying on word-of-mouth and hospital recommendations are no longer the way to sustain a private practice. Hiring a web designer to make your medical practice... read more
According to a 2013 study conducted by Software Advice, more and more patients are choosing physicians based off of online reviews. Recently, the same company conducted a similar study to see how patients' use of online reviews has changed throughout 2014. Overall, the study found that online reviews of physicians are increasingly valuable to patients.... read more
You probably wouldn't want a web designer to perform cataract surgery, so why have an ophthalmologist build their own website? Through the use of web building tools like Dr. Leonardo, any physician can build his or her own medical practice website in a few easy steps. DIY (do it yourself) web building has many benefits,... read more
As more health care providers move away from paper-based records to Electronic Health Records (EHR), there is an increased demand for easy EHR access on mobile devices. Mobile EHR capitalizes on the convenience of EHR, while offering both doctors and patients several additional benefits. Connect with Your Patients From A Mobile Device Instant access to... read more
Beginning in 2015, doctors who do not demonstrate meaningful use of an accredited electronic health record (EHR) system will be charged a penalty. Meanwhile, doctors who demonstrate meaningful use of an EHR system will receive certain financial incentives. According to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency... read more
Like the DIY idea of Dr. Leonardo websites, but just don’t want to Do-It-Yourself? We understand! Fussing over website details isn’t for everyone. But we do love building websites with our builder and we’re kind of obsessive about how we do things. Plus, we can build them lickety-split – typically in 48 hours or less. So, if it’s easier, we’ll do it for you! And we promise – you’ll love the finished site as much as we loved building it.