Practice Index

JUNE 26, 2025

The move reverses the long-standing convention that patients should not turn up to appointments armed with internet research. According to the draft, practices will have 24 hours to respond to patient requests for appointments or medical advice. NHS E said it would publish the final version within a few weeks once it gained approval.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. Losing Touch In far too many provider-patient encounters, the art of communication is lost, seemingly forgotten in the rush of things to do. We stare at our computer screens and fail to make eye contact.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Read more about this in our blog How to reduce your Days in AR. 2. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Read more about this in our blog How to reduce your Days in AR. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. To learn more, contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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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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Practice Index

JUNE 19, 2025

It’s time to appoint a lead One of the headline recommendations is for each practice or PCN to appoint a named lead to champion interpreting services. We’ve all experienced the frustration of delayed or cancelled appointments due to language barriers. So, what does this mean in practice? Their role? to “how well do we offer it?”

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Valant

JULY 23, 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. Your clients won’t care about fancy tech if they can’t figure out how it works. The opportunity is there. The need is real.

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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.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

By removing the need for consultant appointments, the Government aims to end the cycle of patients being delayed between GP referrals and hospital care. Ive read that the minimum costing for any hospital outpatient appointment starts at 150, which makes the 20 A&G payment somewhat underwhelming.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 21, 2025

Beyond the usual self-triage, the numbers tell us that up to 40% of ChatGPT users have consulted AI after a doctor’s appointment. Sadly, they don’t fully trust their doctor, are embarrassed to speak up, or don’t have enough time to talk through their questions and concerns during appointments.

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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. Your clients won’t care about fancy tech if they can’t figure out how it works. The opportunity is there. The need is real.

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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

Headlines talk of thousands more GPs, millions more appointments and a shift towards community-based care. The goal, she said, is to deliver “millions more appointments” through a bolstered general practice workforce. More GPs, more appointments… really? appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Video Discover three quick, high-impact strategies to streamline patient flow, boost staff efficiency and elevate the patient experience. Finally, optimize your appointment templates. Analyze peak hours, stagger start times and build in buffer slots. The result? Record your own!

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Practice Index

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent blog detailed a huge response to the question of why so many Practice Managers are thinking of leaving their jobs. The post How to stop Practice Managers from leaving appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. A lot of our time seems to be taken up with mental health issues (from patients), for example.

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Northwest Career College

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This blog will present the top five must-have apps for radiography technicians. Shifts Planner is a simple application that tracks working hours, shifts, and appointments. In the modern world, several apps make the life of a radiography technician easier and speed up his or her work.

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Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

While we often focus our blog articles on streamlining clinical documentation , managing the deluge of messages in your EHR is equally important. Forwarding urgent messages to a triage nurse can help determine whether a patient needs an appointment, urgent care, or an ER visit.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1. On the other hand, for medical practices, these long wait times can disrupt the scheduling flow, causing delays in subsequent appointments and reducing overall efficiency.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Of course, reduced capacity in general practice means fewer appointments and poorer access for patients. The post Practices will need to find 550m due to salary changes, says IGPM appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. Making staff redundant or not covering sickness with overtime will again reduce capacity.

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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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Northwest Career College

JUNE 12, 2025

This blog will cover the most critical front desk etiquette, which establishes trust, maintains professionalism and greets every patient with warmth and ease. Related Blog: Top Customer Service Tips for Medical Administrative Assistants 5. Always Greet Everyone with a Smile It sounds easy enough, but it has a huge impact.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing. Here are 5 medical billing services you can rely on external experts for: 1. Read more about the benefits of delegating your credentialing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical credentialin g. 2. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Jennings of Untangle Health Here’s an outline of today’s blog post: A Brief Recap: What are UDHPs? The DHP Reference Architecture is illustrated in a blog post by Better. As we discussed in a previous blog post , UDHPs can be architected to integrate with and leverage existing data repositories, including EHRs.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 20, 2025

CollaborateMD’s portal empowers patients to schedule appointments, receive automated reminders, view statements, and make secure payments. Read the blog: “Get More Done with Time-Saving Healthcare Technology.” We are the behind-the-scenes teammate, supporting your clinical and administrative staff with a fully integrated solution.

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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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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

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Physicians Practice

JULY 21, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Video Reduce malpractice risk with these three tips in the P2 Management Minute. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Record your own!

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 24, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Thoughtful design in medical practices enhance patient experience, boost staff productivity, and improve online reviews without major renovations. Likewise, flow-oriented layouts have been linked to higher staff productivity and fewer late appointments. Read the findings.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Video Boost patient satisfaction in your medical practice with three proven strategies in this P2 Management Minute. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Record your own!

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To strengthen sector expertise, the CQC is appointing at least three chief inspectors to focus on primary care, hospitals and adult social care. The post CQC overhaul: what it means for general practice management appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. A more detailed summary would be a better reflection of our efforts.”

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 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. The monthly data may include patients who were still waiting for an appointment at the end of November.

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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. Practices typically shop for new tech when faced with specific problems, so pain points are the inroad for adoption of AI. AI won’t be replacing therapists any time soon.

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Practice Index

JULY 24, 2025

More people said they were offered a choice of appointment times and, perhaps best of all, confidence and trust in the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to remains high, holding steady at 93%. Improvements were seen across several key areas. According to NHS data, 94% of practices now have a digital front door.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Video Get 60-second, zero-fluff practice-management tips with P2 Management Minute. No theory, no fluff, just the kind of guidance that fits between appointments and moves the needle before lunch. July 15, 2025 By Keith A.

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The Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Call your physician to make a follow up appointment. I can’t make any appointments. These barriers include lack of referral to mental health providers, providers that are unable to take on new patients, initial wait times as long as two months, and lack of insurance coverage. I’m sorry for your loss”. Which physician?

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

And it’s not just about appointments; there’s the knock-on effect on our receptionists, administrators and nursing teams. appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. These aren’t simple ‘quick fix’ consultations either—they’re complex, time-consuming issues that require additional resources we just don’t have.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this blog post, we will be discussing the Pediatric Medical Assistant position. Appointment Management: Scheduling appointments, managing follow-up visits, and sometimes handling billing and insurance paperwork. What Is The Role Of A Medical Assistant In Pediatrics?

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