Manual vs automated scheduling in healthcare: Costs, risks, and benefits

Discover how automated healthcare scheduling reduces administrative burden, improves clinician satisfaction, and helps hospitals and physician groups reclaim valuable clinical time.
Why fax machines still exist in healthcare (and 3 other outdated tools that need to go)

Learn why fax machines, pagers, and other outdated tools still exist in healthcare, the operational inefficiencies they create, and how modern solutions improve communication, scheduling, and patient intake.
How pharmacies reduce emergency department overcrowding

Patient redirection connects patients to the right care setting faster. Leveraging pharmacies as critical access points helps health systems reduce ED overcrowding, improve provider wellbeing, and unlock millions of dollars in system-wide savings.
How analytics help healthcare teams manage patient demand

Data-driven insights help healthcare organizations make smarter choices for their teams, patients, and budgets by maximizing their resources. Rising patient demand paired with burnt-out staff requires this advanced approach to care.
How integrated billing and scheduling reduces burnout and improves healthcare capacity

Align scheduling with billing data to unlock hidden capacity, reduce burnout, and improve financial performance. When your systems work together, your teams and patients benefit.
The ‘Clinic Efficiency Audit’ playbook: How to identify time and revenue leaks

Managing and refining schedules drains physicians’ limited time and energy. Addressing key sources of poor scheduling improves patient care and satisfies teams before burnout starts.
Beyond revenue: Metrics every clinic and hospital department should track

Metrics guide decisions in care coordination, operational management, and resource allocation. Explore how clinics and hospital departments deploy metrics to achieve their goals and inform strategic decisions.
Petal named a Best Workplace™ by Great Place To Work® for 2026

Petal Health has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place To Work® for 2026. Based on the organization’s rigorous Trust Index™ employee survey, Petal earned an impressive ranking of 75th nationwide.
5 Scheduling mistakes burning out your physicians

Managing and refining schedules drains physicians’ limited time and energy. Addressing key sources of poor scheduling improves patient care and satisfies teams before burnout starts.
How to add 7,000+ doctors to Canada’s health system

Reducing administrative burden in billing, scheduling, and on-call management could unlock physician capacity equivalent to thousands of doctors—improving access to care across Canada.