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 95

Patient Experience Billing Insurance Appointments 95

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 Provider directories get outdated quickly due to attestation lapses, leading patients to book appointments with doctors who aren’t actually available.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 94

Insurance Appointments Medication Patient Care 94

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 83

Medication Appointments HIPAA Insurance 83

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 56

Appointments HIPAA Insurance Billing 56

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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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Appointments Insurance 52

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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Huddles/Rounds Admissions Patient Risk Appointments 52

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.

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Appointments Documentation Patient Support Communication 58

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 98

Insurance Appointments 98

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 107

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 107

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 82

Clinical Assistant Documentation Appointments Billing 82

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.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Medication Patient Experience 66

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.

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Unit Organization and Environment Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Care 52

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 52

Billing Communication Documentation Appointments 52

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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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Hospital 52

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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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Patient Satisfaction Billing 52

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 52

Tests Diagnostics Medication Insurance 52

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 59

Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up Collaboration Medication 59

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 52

Diagnostics Billing Communication Documentation 52

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 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Experience 52

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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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Communication Medication 52

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 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Care Plan Hospital 52

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.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction 52

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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Huddles/Rounds Triage Appointments Tests 52

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 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Practice Index

MAY 29, 2025

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said: It is providing timely care without the need for GP appointments: a true Neighbourhood Health Service. The post Primary care news round-up (22nd to 28th May 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. NHS England reported a new analysis of pharmacy care, finding that 2.4

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments 52

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Were shifting our focus to the reports you should run regularly in 2025 to keep a pulse on your practices ongoing performance. Patient Visit and Volume Report This report tracks patient visits over a specific period, providing insights into practice growth, patient retention, and appointment scheduling efficiency.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Physicians Practice

JULY 16, 2025

No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Reynolds May 21st 2025 Article Learn seven proven steps medical practices can use to empower coders, improve coding accuracy, and slash claim denials for a healthier revenue cycle. Record your own!

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Medication 52

Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

The plan includes a push for GPs to increase the use of A&G, with a target of 4 million advice requests in 2025/26, up from the 2.4 By removing the need for consultant appointments, the Government aims to end the cycle of patients being delayed between GP referrals and hospital care. million delivered in 2023/24.

Hospital 52

Hospital Appointments Patient Safety Diagnostics 52

Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

When selecting telehealth tools, think like a patient: intake forms need to be easy, appointment reminders should arrive on time, and session access should work on the first try. June 4, 2021 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2025 – F41.9

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Scheduling Communication 52

Practice Index

JUNE 12, 2025

The Government’s 2025 Spending Review has promised a major funding boost for the NHS, with general practice named as a key priority. Headlines talk of thousands more GPs, millions more appointments and a shift towards community-based care. More GPs, more appointments… really?

Appointments 59

Appointments Follow-Up Billing Patient Care 59

Practice Index

APRIL 10, 2025

The Department of Health said the recruitment would help end the 8am scramble for appointments. The post Primary care news round-up (3rd to 9th April 2025) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Triage Follow-Up Appointments 52

E-Clinic

JULY 7, 2025

Activity in the private sector continues to fall, with businesses expecting steep declines in volume during 2025. Make appointment (re)scheduling simple and easy As a patient , a misunderstanding over an appointment time can lead to frustration.

Appointments 52

Appointments Patient Experience Scheduling Medication 52

Medical Economics

JUNE 11, 2025

© American Medical Association In remarks during his inauguration on June 10, 2025, Mukkamala candidly shared details of his recent battle with an 8-cm brain tumor , diagnosed in late November 2024. “A Recently, he was appointed as a trustee of the C.S. © American Medical Association Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. , Price, M.D. Price, M.D.

Medication 98

Medication Appointments Insurance Patient Care 98

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

For example, front staff who struggle with interruptions can cut down on phone calls by using automated appointment reminders and scheduling processes. June 4, 2021 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2025 – F41.9 Therapists can reduce non-billable documentation hours by using AI to transcribe and document sessions.

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Billing HIPAA 52

The Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I spent 33 minutes on the phone on January 8th, 2025 before I finally navigated the maze that is American healthcare to the extent that a medication that has been prescribed for me by my doctor regularly for several years could be delivered to her office in time for my next appointment.

Appointments 73

Appointments Follow-Up Insurance Medication 73

Physicians Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

If the patients have not arrived in the office, contact them to inform them of the delay and offer them the option to reschedule their appointment. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.

Communication 52

Communication Billing Documentation HIPAA 52

Valant

MAY 13, 2025

Systems with automated appointment reminders save you money by reducing no-shows. Blog Weighing the Tradeoffs of Starting Your Practice with a Cheap EHR Solution 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 – F32.0F33.3

Billing 85

Billing Scheduling Documentation Administrative Work 85