The Bridge Blog

As healthcare becomes increasingly digitized and consumerized, companies in this sector are starting to realize that telehealth is no longer something that can be postponed into the distant future, but rather a service that healthcare providers need to provide to consumers in the here and now. Currently, more than half[¹]…Read more

What is the 21st Century Cures Act? In 2016, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act[¹] to drive the electronic access, exchange, and use of health information. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Cures Act Final Rule[²] implements the interoperability provisions of the Cures Act…Read more

In the fast-paced healthcare sector, a large number of organizations are struggling to keep up with an ever-evolving patchwork of regulations[¹] and the changing expectations of consumers. With new technological requirements and solutions emerging on a monthly basis, many providers are caught in a cycle of purchasing constant patient engagement…Read more

The current digital healthcare landscape Both in the United States and beyond, the healthcare sector is currently undergoing a period of immense change. Government regulation[¹] and consumer demands[²] are expanding as part of a natural progression towards the consumerization and digitalization of healthcare, while the adoption of new technologies such…Read more

In most tech-based industries, the demand[¹] for good User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) designers has in recent years been growing at a rapid pace. A recent LinkedIn report[²] found UX to be one of the top-five in-demand skills in 2020, and with design factors set to influence the…Read more

What are occupational medicine portals? Occupational medicine focuses on employee health and wellness. Occupational medicine portals are a hub of specialty workflows and content geared towards occupational medicine. They include a suite of self-service tools tailored to occupational clinics, employers, and employees/patients. An occupational medicine portal can be further divided into…Read more

Updated on February 15, 2022 As patients expect more and more from their healthcare providers, especially when it comes to online services, medium to large-sized healthcare organizations are rapidly pushing to develop and execute their digital front door strategy. A digital front door should include features that promote patient autonomy…Read more

Dallas, TX – January 7, 2020 — Bridge Patient Portal announces the launch of its new telehealth solution that leverages Zoom® for Healthcare. Bridge’s latest telehealth feature meets patients and healthcare organizations’ demands and expands on the company’s extensive consolidation of patient engagement features. Bridge offers a telehealth solution that…Read more

Updated on January 14, 2022 What Has Led to the Boom in Telemedicine Platforms? Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the need for global telemedicine platforms has skyrocketed. Prompted by the public health emergency, the US government introduced new policies and began heavily investing in and funding healthcare telemedicine solutions. The…Read more

Messenger™, also known as Facebook Messenger™, is a free instant messaging app developed in 2011 and available on desktop or mobile devices. Facebook Messenger™ allows users to send and exchange messages, photos, stickers, videos, audio, and files, in addition to supporting voice and video calls. In April of 2020 Messenger…Read more