Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We You’ll need ongoing training for your staff to improve your clinical documentation and avoid the following coding disasters. Otherwise, patients might not appear as sick as they really are,” said Bowman. Coding is high value — and in high demand.

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Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing stated that close to 91,938 qualified applicants were denied the baccalaureate nursing programs during 2021 and 2022. It will bring down the scope of human errors, for instance, administering medications and documenting patient data.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a great deal of responsibility regarding patient care, and as the healthcare landscape evolves, so do the daily risks NPs face. Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

3-Year Jail Term for VA Employee Who Stole Patient Data. UPMC Patient Care Coordinator Gets 1 Year Jail Term for HIPAA Violation. The HIPAA violation penalty that was imposed in 2018 on the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for a data breach and lack of encryption was overturned on appeal in 2021.

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The Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

UnitedHealth Group Makes its Move Following the more than decade-long private equity rollup of these care managing tech firms after the year 2000 dot-com/tech stock crash, an amazing percentage of this shadowy sector ended up being owned by a single company.

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Between EHR documentation, inbox management, prior authorizations, and other clerical tasks, it’s a wonder physicians have time to care for patients. Now, they face growing demands associated with documentation and regulatory compliance. Healthcare’s administrative burden also affects patients.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

A 2021 Journal of Nursing Administration study states, “ Nurse specialty certification is ’a mechanism for validation or formal recognition by documenting individual nurses’ knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to their specialty’. It is a form of individual credentialing above and beyond entry-level education and licensing.

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Relias

APRIL 18, 2022

Promoting a culture of knowledge and awareness of current standards of wound care. Providing consistent, evidence-based care and thorough documentation. Avoiding penalties and legal risks that go along with inaccurate assessments, incomplete documentation, and preventable pressure injuries. Minimize Risk and Liability.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Most nurses are familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP), using research-proven healthcare techniques to enhance patient care and the nursing environment and practices. And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented. A 2021 study found that moving research findings into regular practice takes at least 15 years.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

Virtual nurses may work from behind computer screens, but their impact is felt throughout healthcare as their expertise is increasingly integrated into patient care and nursing workflows. They now support clinical teams throughout the patient care continuum to help ease the overwhelming demands and address serious healthcare issues.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

With decreases in nursing faculty, classroom space, and training resources, nursing schools turned away over 90,000 prospective nursing students in 2021. Research has shown that less time and resources for each nurse due to low staffing can negatively impact patient safety.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Conclusion We hope this article offered some insights about the evolving landscape of new mental health medications and the importance of staying informed for providing optimal patient care. As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Published online April 28, 2021. Information Systems Frontiers. doi: [link]

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Arkenea

JUNE 8, 2025

EHR ensures that data is shared with the healthcare facilities and practitioners for better coordination and patient care. Electronic health records enhance patient care due to availability of accurate medical data. Breach of PHI harms patients’ reputation, privacy, and data can be misused as well.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Reactive case management occurs when prior authorization for treatment is denied, affecting timeliness of patient treatment (Braxton, 2024)(DeMarzo & Ayoub, 2021). Therefore, FRMs must be highly-knowledgeable communicators who realize the importance of urgency in patient access. Data sourced from (Mills, 2021).

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A week or so on from the publication of the review, which presented a painfully stark analysis of the health service’s current state, what do Practice Managers make of the document? This reduction has occurred even though GPs are tasked with handling an ever-growing volume of work.

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Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2024

Digital records have simplified the patient intake process and the data flow between systems. Reports say that medical errors are one of the leading causes of death, and electronic medical records leave little to no room for documentation errors. billion in 2021 at a 16.3 Currently, around 77.8

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NHA Now

JULY 9, 2020

Telehealth Services Coding , CPT Evaluation and Management Code and Guideline Changes for 2021 , and Opioid Use Disorder Coding provide you with three opportunities to earn continuing education credits, showing your commitment to your healthcare career and patient care.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? “I try to at least get to some of the units each day. .”

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? “I try to at least get to some of the units each day. .”

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Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Patient portal development ensures epidemiologic safety, and patient care, and reduces human errors. It also streamlines workflow and makes healthcare accessible for patients. Patient portal development is one such shift that has heralded a novel era of patient engagement in the healthcare industry.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I simplified my life — stopped doing ALL administration, solely do patient care and a little teaching, plus spend as much time as possible at my remote ‘hobby farm.’” From 2020 to 2021, the mean score decreased by 17.6%. The following answers were quoted in the survey results 6 : “I do absolutely no charting at home.” “I

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Minority Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

And those who answer the call become the backbone of a high-functioning, compassionate health care system. Their expertise, patient care delivery, and commitment to the profession contribute a distinct perspective on how health care should be managed and delivered. Do you care about mental health access?

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

Regular compliance audits help organizations provide the most efficient, effective patient care. As a result, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) public rule on price transparency requirements for hospitals came into effect on January 1, 2021. In some cases, it can even impact a patient’s treatment timeline.

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Valant

JANUARY 23, 2025

Woodstream Wellness, an Ohio-based mental health practice, opened in 2021 with a commitment to patient care and a vision for growth. Today, they have 53 providers across three locations, serving over 8,000 patients. This empowered providers and ensured consistent care across the practice.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

However, as healthcare changes with new technology and reimbursement models, so should clinical documentation. When questions arise regarding clinical documentation, providers should always refer to their specialty-specific training and published legal guidelines. Communication – A patient record is a form of communication.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

reported burnout in 2021), the rate remains concerningly high. It’s enhancing care quality and patient experiences With AI assistance, front-end speech capabilities and ambient listening have become the cornerstone of clinical documentation enabling providers to fully focus on the individual in front of them.

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