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Stephen O'Connor is the Director of Brand and Digital Marketing, responsible for many aspects of Advanced Data Systems Corporation’s (ADS) marketing, including product marketing, customer acquisition, demand generation, brand, brand design, and content marketing.
Stephen has more than 20 years of healthcare industry experience. Prior to ADS, Stephen spent 11 years at Medical Resources Inc. (MRI), most recently as the Manager of Marketing & Internet Services, where he and his teams were responsible for all marketing efforts and the market positioning of MRI’s services.
Stephen spends his day's planning, writing, & designing resources for the modern healthcare professional.
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Stephen O'Connor
June 15th, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, Electronic Health Records (EHR) have emerged as a transformative force across diverse medical specialties. When it comes to urology practices, the integration of specialized EHR solutions holds the key to optimized patient care, streamlined administrative processes, and efficient documentation. Let's dive into how this cutting-edge solution can reshape urology practices and explore its updated features and capabilities.
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Stephen O'Connor
May 25th, 2023
By now, leadership in your medical organization is starting to conclude that there are more problems than benefits in continuing to use paper-based records and it is time to make the switch to electronic health records. While some practices can manage to get by using old-fashioned paper, the drawbacks can no longer be ignored. Paper records are simply too insecure and it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify using this outdated method of maintaining patient files.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
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Stephen O'Connor
April 10th, 2023
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, Cardiology remains a challenging field that demands precise analysis and synthesis of data from various sources, including lab tests, cardiac imaging, electrical activity monitoring, and physical examinations. With the advent of electronic health records (EHR) technology, cardiologists faced initial frustrations due to the inability of early systems to effectively capture the intricate data required for heart-related patient care. The critical role of semantic interoperability became evident as the backbone for improving healthcare efficiency and efficacy. This interoperability not only streamlines workflows but also enhances patient care and promotes collaboration among healthcare providers. Responding to the feedback from cardiologists, developers embarked on collaborative efforts to refine EHR software tailored specifically for cardiology practices.
Practice Management | Healthcare Advice
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Stephen O'Connor
April 4th, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses are witnessing continuous advancements in software solutions that bring about enhanced efficiency and improved outcomes. Ophthalmology practices are no exception to this trend. Whether you're upgrading your existing software or inheriting a legacy system, staying up-to-date with the latest upgrades is crucial for optimizing patient care and maximizing revenue.
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Stephen O'Connor
February 15th, 2023
In the realm of managing a neurology practice, the imperative integration of cutting-edge software solutions to elevate patient care has become increasingly apparent. Navigating the complexities of neurological patient care necessitates a profound reliance on technological advancements, making the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) software tailored explicitly for neurology an indispensable consideration. Contrasted with generic EHR software, the implementation of specialized neurology-focused EHR software promises a paradigm shift in outcomes and operational efficiency.
Industry News | Healthcare Advice
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Stephen O'Connor
January 3rd, 2023
See Past Events: 2022 | 2021 Successful healthcare organizations do not operate in a vacuum. Their fortunes are at least somewhat tied to the relationships they develop in the community with patients and other providers, as well as with thought leaders, manufacturers, and other players in the industry. This is why so many healthcare professionals make a point of attending at least one healthcare event or conference every year, whenever feasible.
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Stephen O'Connor
October 5th, 2022
How Innovations in Cohesive Practice Management Software Are A Game Changer for Any Ophthalmic Practice
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Stephen O'Connor
September 1st, 2022
How good of a job do you think you are doing as a physician? If you have a healthy sense of objectivity, you can evaluate your skills and experience level to see where you might be falling short. Here are 10 success tips from experienced doctors that you can apply in your own life and hopefully achieve even greater levels of success from medical school to residency and beyond.
Medical Billing / RCM | Practice Management
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Stephen O'Connor
June 15th, 2022
The complex nature of providing health care demands complicated computer and software systems to support the work of doctors, their staff, and other members of the medical industry. You don’t need to be a computer scientist to appreciate the nuances of healthcare data standards and systems to help people communicate and share vital medical information. But it’s good to become at least somewhat familiar with the technology that allows us to share important facts and statistics about patients with other healthcare providers.
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Stephen O'Connor
June 1st, 2022
Many healthcare practices across the country are still dealing with the enormous financial fallout stemming from the economic downturn beginning with the novel coronavirus. With patients staying away in droves and not all practices set up for telehealth sessions, revenue certainly went into a downturn for many. As you pick up the pieces and start to rebuild your financial security, it’s a good idea to re-evaluate the RCM services you’ve been relying on for so long.