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Every day, artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes our world, from simplifying tasks to unlocking new possibilities in com

In the digital age, effective strategies for new patient acquisition involve several key components. Centralizing and

The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and with it, the complexity of managing provider data has grown immensely.

The wonderful city of Nashville, Tennessee, hosted AHIP’s 2024 Consumer Experience and Digital

Introduction to Patient Access Challenges The 2024 Care Access Benchmark Report for Healthcare Organ

Today, surgical specialty clinics are up against a serious challenge: a lack of qualified providers. Clinics are often

Anyone who has tried to find a new primary care provider, or to make an appointment with their existing clinician, kno

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, Management Services Organizations (MSOs) have a unique o

At Kyruus Health, we are always exploring new ways to simplify the healthcare journey across payers, providers and consu

Women’s health clinics today face the major challenge of staff shortages, made more difficult by limited resources a

The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digital innovation. Health plans that embra

Over the past decade, contactless care has become increasingly prominent in healthcare. While it mig

In today’s fast-paced healthcare industry, optimizing the efficiency of front office operations is

The 2024 AHIP Conference brought together health insurance thought leaders from across the nation. D

Epion Health (now known as Kyruus Health) is a leader in digital patient intake and engagement solut

Inspire: the 2024 MUSE Conference took place May 28-31 in the vibrant city of Denver, CO. This event

The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Patients increasingly expect the lev

Play Video REAL Health Providers Act: Proposed MA Plan Provider Directory Requirements I

Healthcare marketers from around the country recently gathered in Las Vegas at the Healthcare Market

In a recent session at the

As part of our commitment to our clients, we regularly monitor proposed and passed regulatory and co

As usual HIMSS was a whirlw

Introducing the latest chapter in our “Celebrating Diversity: Voices from our Kyruus Health Co

Embracing the spirit of unity, strength, and shared humanity, we present the fourth installment of o

ViVE2024 is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a week of insightful conversation

Welcome to the third installment of our “Celebrating Diversity: Voices from our Kyruus Health

Introducing our second blog in the “Celebrating Diversity: Voices from our Kyruus Health Community

In honoring Black History Month, Kyruus Health is proud to amplify the voices within our vibrant com

The air has been buzzing with excitement as our team officially unveils Kyruus Health. Keep reading to explore the driv

When you go to a fast-food restaurant, you expect quick service. Many individuals prefer online shopping because their p

Today’s healthcare consumers have a decided preference for digital self-service when it comes to searching for, select

No matter how good you are at multitasking, there are still only 24 hours in a day and seven days pe

While the future of patient access is digitally-enabled, when it comes to helping consumers find and schedule care, simp

The healthcare industry is evolving at an unprecedented rate to keep pace with changing customer needs, government manda

Online scheduling and access to digital self-service continue to be top priorities for consumers. In fact, 40% of consu

The “digital front door” has been a critical element of patient access strategies across healthcare organizations fo

It’s no secret: most healthcare organizations today are facing significant financial challenges—and there isn’t a

Of all the terms used at Becker’s Payer Issues Roundtable in early November—including Integrated Delivery Network (I

Keeping a steady pulse on both consumer and provider perspectives is vital to ensuring Kyruus’ solutions meet the need

With nearly 60% of consumers using the internet to find a new provider, it’s critical for healthcare organizations

That medical groups and health systems share a commitment to delivering convenient, high-quality care in their respectiv

Sometimes it’s nice to have things done for you. Maybe someone made you a delicious dinner or fixed a flat tire on you

Healthcare Consumerism is on the Rise These days when healthcare consumers are considering their care options, they have

Beginning in July 2023, Wakefield Research surveyed 1,000 individuals across the country on behalf of Kyruus to gain an

Like other physician practice areas, an increasing number of sleep medicine providers are relying on digital health tool

Digital health tools—including for patient online scheduling and digital patient intake—can improve clinical outcome

It has been a little more than four months since the United States government announced that the COVID-19 Public Health

Urgent care clinics can increase patient and staff convenience with digital health tools for online scheduling and digit

FQHCs increasingly adopt digital health tools—including online scheduling and digital patient intake—to improve acce

EmergeOrtho is North Carolina’s largest physician-owned orthopedic practice with a team of nearly 270 highly-trained o

There are more than 1,077,000 professionally-active doctors providing care across the United States. Of those, a little

HealthSparq and a health plan client recently spoke with Health Plan Alliance (HPA) members about breaking down access b

We recently had the privilege of hosting Amber Welch, VP of Digital Marketing, Platforms & Planning from Ochsner He

Not all patients prefer the same type of doctor. Some like a physician who has been in practice for at least a couple of

After three seemingly unending years, the COVID-19 pandemic is officially over — according to the United States govern

Whether you write everything down in a daily planner or simply keep a mental list, chances are you’re going to forget

Patient satisfaction. Patient experience. Patient engagement. Patient-centered care. Patient retention.  There are so m

Consumers want convenience, flexibility, and seamless digital access that includes self-service tools to help them confi

A patient’s experience encompasses more than just a direct interaction with their doctor.  It spans their entire care

Prioritizing provider data accuracy to avoid negative impact In today’s healthcare landscape, patients not only wa

One hundred thirty. That’s — on average — how many Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.  The federal

Unless you’re a robot, made of Teflon, or somehow immune to injury or illness, chances are you’ve been treated by a

Getting care is hard enough – connecting members with the right provider shouldn’t be part of the challenge. With ov

As the final deadline for the Transparency in Coverage mandate rapidly approaches on 1/1/24, many payers continue to fac

It’s been more than 15 years since the Triple Aim was developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). One

Dr. Reetika Kumar from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) and Jeff Stuart from CHRISTUS Health sat down with Kyruus’ Presid

There is a growing expectation for convenience that spans across various aspects of daily life. Coup

Table of Contents: What is Provider Data Management Why Health Systems and Hospitals Should Invest

If you experience symptoms of a mental health condition, you’re not alone – by any means. More than one in five adul

With the rise of healthcare consumerism, patients are looking for greater transparency and convenien

When’s the last time you went shopping at the local mall or waited in line to purchase concert tickets?  If you’re

The United States Census estimates that the number of Americans over age 65 will grow by almost 10 percent by the year 2

At HLTH22 last fall, the CEO of Blue Shield of California, Paul Markovich, shared his thoughts on partnerships between p

Today’s consumer is accustomed to doing everything online—and its no shock that this preference carries over int

At the recent League Connect conference, Paul Merrild, president of Kyruus and HealthSparq, and Harry Leider, chief mark

The customer is always right. This phrase, which is regularly bandied about, allegedly originated from Swiss hotelier C�

It’s been nearly 50 years since psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, who often volunteered at a free clinic in New York

There’s always room for improvement. You’ve undoubtedly heard that phrase multiple times. No one knows for sure who

Sporting goods stores and online businesses are full of home exercise products touting unparalleled health benefits. Tre

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a plethora of clinicians have reported symptoms of exhaustion, depression, sle

People have continued to evolve as they search for and select care—adopting sophisticated shopping behaviors similar t

Guest contributor Kate Gamble, Managing Editor & Director of Social Media at healthsystemCIO, summarizes key findi

The average adult in the United States spends 3 hours and 43 minutes on their mobile devices. That tallies up to 50 days

For most people, January means a new health plan benefit year. But, this year is different. Now all health plan members

If you’ve ever had the chance to travel overseas, you’ve undoubtedly experienced cultures and traditions that differ

Unless you live in the south or work remotely from a tropical island, the weather right now is probably very cold. Some

For most health plans, the number one reason members call into the call center is related to finding a provider – and

Wireless headphones, robot vacuums and e-readers are three of the most-requested gifts this Christmas. Unlike a few deca

There was a time when you had to use a paper map to plan your road trip. No simply plugging in your destination and gett

What do Telluride, Colorado, Sedona, Arizona and Kennebunkport, Maine all have in common? They’ve all been included in

What is a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and why would you have one as part of a healthcare software company

Of all the terms used at last week’s Becker’s Payer Issues Roundtable – including Integrated Delivery Network (IDN

Facebook, YouTube and Amazon might be the most-searched terms online, but it didn’t start out that way. Actually, the

It may sound like a no-brainer, but conflicting information about healthcare providers across platforms (think health pl

Pumping your own gas might seem like a regular occurrence, but that wasn’t always the case. Before Colorado convenienc

As 2022 rapidly draws to a close, fresh consumer insights shed light on how consumers are feeling about healthcare costs

Most of us as children want to grow up quickly. We envision being an adult and enjoying all the benefits that go with it

Product, data, and engineering teams at health plans have been hard at work building solutions to meet the January 1, 20

Everyone is a customer. You may have purchased a new car, paid someone to install a pool in your yard—maybe shopped fo

As one of the most utilized resources on a health insurer’s website, a provider directory should have rich data an

Today’s consumer is accustomed to doing everything online—and its no shock that this preference carries over int

When Shore Physicians Group was founded in southern New Jersey a little more than ten years ago, only about half of all

There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly reshaped the delivery of care in the United States. We h

It’s always such a nice surprise when we hear directly from people who are benefitting from our solutions. Just recent