Access to affordable, quality healthcare is a major concern for everyone. Factors including; place of residence, income level, preexisting conditions, insurance coverage, age, corporate footprints, and provider reactions to supply and demand significantly influence an individual’s ability to gain entry to the world of medicine. Despite any future efforts to reform or repeal, the Affordable… Read More »
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Dying to Be Cured
A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine says medical errors should rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States. The Hopkins study, based on an analysis of prior studies, estimates that more than 250,000 Americans die each year from medical errors, which can include death from surgical complications, prescription… Read More »
Medical Franchising and the Retailization of Healthcare
The one truism of the Affordable Care Act is that this legislation created the empowered patient. The empowered patient evolved from technology, transparency and a lack of primary care providers needed to service the patient population. What the empowered patient demands from the medical marketplace is better outcomes, at a lower cost, delivered in a… Read More »
A Common Sense Approach to the ACA
By: Justin Irizarry The recent failure of the Trump Administration and GOP leadership to pass a bill to reform Obamacare was shocking. Notwithstanding the extremely short time taken by leadership to bring a replacement bill to the House and Senate, and despite claims that the program will fall apart in the near future, the bill’s… Read More »
6 Common Misconceptions About Healthcare Franchise Benefits
Healthcare business opportunities in today’s market are nearly endless. With the increase in demand and a changing landscape, there is ample opportunity to begin your own healthcare franchise. But what are some of the common misconceptions when it comes to healthcare franchise benefits? Separation. There is a long-held view that healthcare providers only work in… Read More »
A Brief History of Healthcare Franchising and Future Trends
Franchising, in general, has a long history, but healthcare franchising took a while to catch on. People are still discovering the numerous healthcare business opportunities available within healthcare franchising. Franchising started with a few smart entrepreneurs – one of which is still around today. In 1956, H&R became a franchise and today has more than… Read More »
5 Digital Healthcare Trends to Watch
The increase in the adoption of digital healthcare practices and services has created a significant space for healthcare business opportunities over the last few years. While some data suggests that users aren’t adopting new and innovative digital healthcare services, a majority of data in fact suggests that users simply don’t have services that fit their… Read More »
5 Tips to Succeed as a Healthcare Startup Business
By: Justin Irizarry When it comes to startups, healthcare business opportunities are in no shortage. Recent developments like healthcare reform, an increase in healthcare technology, and an aging population have contributed to the perfect breeding grounds for the industry to explode. Throw in eager investors and innovative entrepreneurs and you’ve got a healthcare boom. However,… Read More »
Why Tech Execs Are Investing in Healthcare Business Opportunities
There are a few reasons why former tech execs have been attracted to business opportunities within the healthcare community. What is most interesting is that the reasons are more personal in nature than related to making money. Here’s what appears to be bringing them on board: 1 – An Ailing Family Member Oddly enough, the… Read More »