Author Archives: Tuba Bashte

TextRequest Pricing: Plans, Costs, and Better Alternatives

Introduction to TextRequest Pricing TextRequest is a popular business SMS and texting platform designed to help organizations communicate with customers through text messages. It is commonly used for appointment reminders, customer follow-ups, internal team messaging, and promotional campaigns. Businesses across … Read More

Thryv Pricing: Plans, Costs, Features, and Alternatives

Introduction to Thryv Pricing Thryv is an all-in-one business management software designed to help small and medium businesses manage customer relationships, marketing, appointments, and payments from one platform. It combines CRM, email, and SMS marketing, online scheduling, invoicing, and payment … Read More

How to Choose Communication Tools That Grow With Your Athenahealth Practice

Introduction If you use Athenahealth as your practice EHR, chances are you already have your core clinical workflows in place. Scheduling, charting, and billing are covered. But as your practice grows, many teams start to notice something else: communication doesn’t … Read More

How Athenahealth SMS Integration Improves Front-Desk Efficiency

Introduction The front desk becomes a bottleneck when phones start ringing nonstop. Appointment confirmations, rescheduling requests, and patient questions all fall on the same busy staff. Messages get delayed, calls go unanswered, and efficiency drops. This is a common challenge … Read More

How to Automate Prescription Refill Requests Without Replacing Your EHR

Introduction Prescription refill requests are among the most frequent—and time-consuming administrative tasks in healthcare practices. Front-desk teams manage a steady flow of phone calls, voicemails, walk-ins, and patient portal messages, all while trying to ensure that no request is missed … Read More

Telehealth Prescription Refill: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction Telehealth has transformed how patients access healthcare by removing location and time barriers. Among its many applications, telehealth prescription refill services have quickly become one of the most widely used virtual care options. Patients often wonder whether they can … Read More

Top 10 WiseFax Alternatives for Your Business

Introduction Online fax services continue to play a vital role in industries such as healthcare, legal, and professional services, where secure document sharing and compliance are essential. While the WiseFax app simplified faxing by eliminating the need for physical hardware, … Read More

Top 10 WestFax Alternatives for Your Business

Introduction Faxing still plays a vital role in regulated industries such as healthcare, legal, and finance, where secure document exchange and compliance cannot be compromised. Despite the rise of digital communication, faxing remains a trusted method for transmitting sensitive information. … Read More

How Athenahealth Practices Can Text Patients Safely and Stay Compliant

Introduction A text message feels harmless. It is quick, familiar, and often the fastest way to reach a patient. But in healthcare, that small message carries weight. The moment a practice texts a patient, it takes responsibility for protecting sensitive … Read More

How to Manage After-Hours Patient Messages Without Overwhelming Staff In Athenahealth

Introduction Patient communication does not stop when clinic hours end. Questions, concerns, and requests can come in at any time during evenings, weekends, or even holidays. For care teams, unmanaged after-hours patient messages in Athenahealth EMR can quickly overwhelm staff. … Read More