Practice Index

JULY 31, 2025

Give women at-home screening kits when they visit Women can be given at-home cervical screening kits when they attend routine GP appointments, researchers have reported. The post Primary care news round-up (24th July – 30th July 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 28, 2025

July 28, 2025 By Keith A. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Reynolds July 28th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A.

Billing

Practice Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Practices could run hospitals – Wes Streeting Many outpatient appointments could be moved to practice surgeries under ambitious plans for the NHS. The post Primary care news round-up (12th to 18th June 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 9, 2025

Consider appointing champions from each department who can serve as liaisons between the analysis team and their colleagues. Access metrics such as appointment availability, wait times, and response times to patient inquiries reflect how workflow improvements impact patient experience.

Documentation

Practice Index

AUGUST 7, 2025

Praise for appointments increase Practices have achieved a 2% increase in appointments in the last year. million appointments were delivered in the 12 months to the beginning of June, an increase of 7.6 In June, there were 31 million appointments, as many as 7 million more than in 2019. In total, some 383.3

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The review of the compromised files was completed on January 22, 2025, and it was confirmed that they contained the personal and protected health information of 122,437 individuals who had previously received care at either the Center for Digestive Health or the Center for Digestive Endoscopy.

Medication

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

On March 20, 2025, Pineland Community Service Board disclosed a security incident detected on January 20, 2025. The forensic investigation confirmed unauthorized network access between November 24, 2024, and January 20, 2025, during which time the threat actor viewed or copied information from its network.

Appointments

Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Collecting copays and deductibles before appointments means our billing team spends far less time on follow‑up, and we’ve been able to reinvest resources into patient retention initiatives,” reports Shine John, DPM, of Shine Foot and Ankle Center in Austin, Texas.

Patient Experience

Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

Independent physicians and other clinicians handle it themselves, squeezed between patient appointments and family obligations. Provider directories get outdated quickly due to attestation lapses, leading patients to book appointments with doctors who aren’t actually available. Large health systems hire dedicated credentialing staff.

Insurance

Practice Index

MARCH 6, 2025

Regional campaign to encourage take-up of clinician appointments A new regional campaign is aiming to encourage patients to use the range of clinicians available within practices. NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight said 40% of appointments in the region now take place on the day of booking.

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Practice Index

JUNE 12, 2025

These doctors will deliver “millions” more appointments, Rachel Reeves said yesterday while delivering the annual spending review. The post Primary care news round-up (5th to 11th June 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. NHS spending is to increase by £29 billion a year, under the proposals.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

You’ll have seen in the press lately a lot of attention being paid to the National Insurance and National Living Wage increases being introduced from April 2025. GP surgeries are particularly concerned about this as there has been no confirmation of increases to our funding to support these rising costs.

Insurance

Arkenea

JUNE 9, 2025

It has the ability to offer real-time notifications within EHR systems such as appointment check-ins. For example, if you’re writing an allergy, scheduling an appointment, or posting a payment made by a patient, these could be the tools you’re using. The post EHR Interoperability: In-Depth Guide (2025 updated) appeared first on.

Unit Organization and Environment

Medical Economics

JULY 1, 2025

Patients are comfortable with AI in operational tasks like prescription refills and appointment scheduling but wary of its role in diagnosis and treatment. Less clicking, more connecting Three out of four respondents (77%) said their appointments lasted less than 15 minutes on average.

Appointments

Practice Index

MARCH 27, 2025

In-person GP appointments linked to high patient satisfaction Practices that offer the most face-to-face GP appointments have the greatest patient satisfaction, according to researchers from the University of Manchester. They also found the total number of appointments offered by practices made a big difference to satisfaction levels.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

Scotland needs urgent action to avoid practice collapse The BMA has issued a bleak assessment of prospects for Scotlands health services in 2025. Patients still struggling to get appointments More than a million people were unable to obtain a practice appointment in November, it has been claimed.

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Valant

JULY 9, 2025

Blog Artificial Intelligence Sentiment & Adoption in Behavioral Health Learn More Popular Blog Articles Treatment Plan Template August 21, 2024 Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes July 16, 2024 ICD-10 Codes for Depression 2025 – F32.0–F33.3 June 4, 2021 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2025 – F41.9

Clinical Assistant

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre detected unusual network activity on February 3, 2025, and immediately launched an investigation. The compromised information included names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, health insurance information, and medical appointment information.

Medication

Physicians Practice

AUGUST 5, 2025

August 5, 2025 By Keith A. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Reynolds August 5th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. Record your own! 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.

Billing

Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 By Keith A. No theory, no fluff, just the kind of guidance that fits between appointments and moves the needle before lunch. Recent Videos Related Content Practice tip of the week: Starting an RPM program Physicians Practice Staff July 14th 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Billing

Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

Advanced systems offer patient portals that allow patients to update their information and verify insurance details before appointments, reducing registration time and improving data accuracy. The system should automatically check patient eligibility when appointments are scheduled and identify services requiring prior authorization.

Billing

Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

Finally, optimize your appointment templates. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. of Roetzel & Andress Austin Littrell June 9th 2025 Podcast Ericka Adler, J.D., The result? Record your own! Adler, J.D., Adler, J.D.,

Billing

Medical Economics

JULY 8, 2025

Loop in the intake team immediately and adjust scripts or add verification checks before appointments are booked. © Stuart Miles - stock.adobe.com Denied claims rarely make headlines, yet they chip away at small practices’ revenue. You don’t need long training to make this work.

Huddles/Rounds

Physicians Practice

JULY 31, 2025

No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Reynolds July 31st 2025 Article Regular financial audits transform overlooked trends into actionable insights, ensuring your practice thrives amidst rising costs and shrinking margins.

Billing

Physicians Practice

AUGUST 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 By Keith A. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Reynolds August 11th 2025 Article Ep. Part 1) Austin Littrell August 11th 2025 Podcast 6 things to consider before firing an employee Keith A.

De-Escalation

Medical Economics

JUNE 16, 2025

Patients who used virtual consults saved an average of two hours per appointment, mostly by avoiding travel and waiting time. Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 16th 2025 Cleveland Clinic study highlights importance of timing in preventing antibiotic resistance June 16th 2025 Ep. Adler, J.D., Adler, J.D.,

Patient Satisfaction

Physicians Practice

JULY 8, 2025

Vendors routinely slip automatic price escalators into renewals; over-ordering ties up thousands of dollars in inventory that expires on the shelf; and a single unplugged power strip or unfilled appointment slot can erase the margin on an entire patient visit. of AIMPA Austin Littrell June 23rd 2025 Podcast Paul Berggreen, M.D.,

Billing

Medical Economics

JULY 18, 2025

Patients showed a significant decline in willingness to book appointments when AI was used for therapeutic purposes. Published July 17 in JAMA Network Open , the study surveyed 1,276 randomized adults in January 2025 who viewed mock advertisements for a family physician. That rating dropped to 3.80 for diagnostic use and 3.72

Appointments

Physicians Practice

JULY 21, 2025

No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Recent Videos Related Content Practice tip of the week: Improving physician engagement Physicians Practice Staff July 21st 2025 Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

Billing

Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Part 1) Austin Littrell July 21st 2025 Podcast American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., Record your own! If your software can’t keep up, it may be time to reevaluate.

Patient Satisfaction

Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

Related Videos Related Content Advertisement June 27th 2025 In a crisis of public health trust, patients still rely on their doctors June 21st 2025 The peril of relying on one person at your practice June 26th 2025 Safety starts with trust: Reassessing real-time location systems in health care June 16th 2025 Ep.

Tests

Practice Index

JANUARY 30, 2025

Continuity of care also increased the time between appointment requests. However, visiting a familiar GP increased the likelihood that a patient would be referred for an outpatient appointment. The post Primary care news round-up (24th January to 29th January 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

Huddles/Rounds

Practice Index

MAY 8, 2025

It says the premises expansion should enable more than 8 million extra appointments annually. Appointments pledge in Scotland The Scottish Government has promised a big increase in GP services, raising questions of how it will be delivered. There will be 100,000 extra appointments, according to Scotlands new Programme for Government.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We’re shifting our focus to the reports you should run regularly in 2025 to keep a pulse on your practice’s ongoing performance. By consistently monitoring these key areas, you can ensure operational efficiency, financial health, and compliance, ultimately enhancing the quality of care you provide to your patients.

Medication

Physicians Practice

JUNE 24, 2025

Likewise, flow-oriented layouts have been linked to higher staff productivity and fewer late appointments. 66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics Austin Littrell May 27th 2025 Podcast Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics joins the show to discuss AI diagnostic tools. Austin Littrell May 19th 2025 Podcast Jeffrey A.

Diagnostics

Practice Index

APRIL 24, 2025

In-person consultations contribute to patient satisfaction Reductions in face-to-face appointments have contributed to a collapse in public satisfaction with GP services. The post Primary care news round-up (17th to 23rd April 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Practice Index

MAY 1, 2025

Under recent changes to the GP contract, practices must allow patients to make online requests for appointments from October. Appointment numbers increase again According to NHS England data, practice appointments have increased by 6% this year. million appointments with GPs in March, a 6.1% Practices delivered 31.4

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