Institute for Advanced Medical Research
Alpharetta, GA:
Friends and Family Referral Program
Do you have a friend who could benefit from clinical research? Our friends and family referral program has allowed many to access new opportunities.
Tips for talking with family and friends about vaccination status
Are you vaccinated?It’s a question many may want to ask friends or family but don’t quite know how and it’s now the topic of concern for some of the patients psychologist Molly Allen said she sees.
15 Reasons Why You Need a Referral Program
People influence people. Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. A trusted referral is the holy……
Know Your Family Tree, Boost Your Family’s Health (Infographic)
Your family’s health history: Why it matters
When it comes to your health, there are many factors that you can control: what you eat, where you live and how much you exercise are just a few. But there are
How Hospitals Can Partner with, Engage Patients and Families to Improve Care
Use this comprehensive list of resources to develop and implement your patient engagement strategies.
Don’t Rely on Family and Friends to Find a Good Doctor
The biggest mistake is to rely only on family and friends for information and a recommendation.
Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More
A study suggests that coordinated care, led by a family doctor who is judicious about referring patients to specialists, leads to cost savings.
Four Reasons Why Telemedicine Can Improve Patient Engagement
Telemedicine investments reduce costs and foster more meaningful relationships with patients and their families.
How Can We Measure High Value Care? Consider the Patient Point of View
Health care is centered around human relationships, which is why it is so important the voices of the people the system is designed to help—patients and their families—are heard by those defining and measuring care.
Start a Conversation About Epilepsy and Seizures
Start a conversation about epilepsy and seizures to stop discrimination, raise awareness for finding a cure, and bring hope and help to the families affected.
6 Simple Steps for Your Whole Family to be Heart Healthy
The American Heart Association offers these tips on how to find time for the whole family to be heart healthy.
How Friends Save Our Lives
Your friends may be doing more for your health than you realize.
How to Make Friends With Urgent Care
Most of our patients will eventually seek urgent care, so we need to get along.
Prevention Is Key To Longevity: Medical Checkups For Women (infographic)
Prevention is the key to many of the top disease killers in America. Communication about your family history of diseases, as well as lifestyle habits and regular screenings.
Doctors, Hospitals Prepare For Difficult Talks Surrounding Medical Mistakes
MedStar Health is among the hospital systems nationwide that are setting up support systems to help doctors talk openly to patients and their families when treatments go awry.
In world of health data, enemies may become friends
Sharing patient information is a key to improving patient health.
Building a Digital Audience...with a Little Help from Friends
MyHealtheVet needed to get important information to its digital audience of veterans. But it hit a plateau in email subscriptions—what could it do?
