Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. It feels more like my needs are being met.

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Hospital Follow-Up Appointments Documentation 264

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. Compliance and audit reports help you monitor adherence to coding, documentation, and billing standards.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

While some providers view AI as a valuable tool to improve patient care, others express hesitation, questioning its role in such a deeply human-centered field. For example, front staff who struggle with interruptions can cut down on phone calls by using automated appointment reminders and scheduling processes.

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Billing HIPAA 52

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. Compliance and audit reports help you monitor adherence to coding, documentation, and billing standards. At Health Prime, we can help!

Medication 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Prism Career Institute

JULY 1, 2025

Closely following the evolution of their industry can help these medical professionals have long careers providing effective patient care. Practical nurses continue to use this technology to assist patients with limited mobility, who are far from a healthcare venue, or who prefer having an appointment from the comfort of home.

Appointments 52

Appointments Scheduling Medical History Follow-Up 52

Scrubs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new grad joining the fray, you’ll find golden insights and proven tips to increase your productivity, reduce stress, and, most importantly, still deliver outstanding patient care. Although these tasks are essential, they can detract from the time available for direct patient care.

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Time Management Patient Care Appointments Care Plan 229

Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

A Medical Assistant’s Duties with Patients A considerable amount of a medical assistant’s time may be dedicated to patient care. They also may work with cancer patients or patients seeking treatment for alcohol or drug use. They also may work with a patient to schedule any follow-up appointments.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Bookkeeping 52

Medical Economics

JULY 1, 2025

Transparency and safety are crucial, with 83% of patients expecting high standards for AI used in clinical care and 72% wanting to know data sources. Patients are comfortable with AI in operational tasks like prescription refills and appointment scheduling but wary of its role in diagnosis and treatment.

Appointments 58

Appointments Documentation Patient Support Communication 58

Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Medical Assistant 147

Medical Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Medical Terminology 147

Prism Career Institute

JULY 15, 2025

These duties involve updating records, scheduling appointments, sending results, interacting with patients, and more. These are the primary method for documenting, storing, and accessing personal health information, so medical assistants must also know how to use them. Embracing these opportunities is important for patient care.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 16, 2025

This April 2024 article by Neil Baum, MD , on being an on-time physician gives this tip: Instruct new patients to arrive 20-30 minutes before their appointment to fill out paperwork or complete the paperwork online if your website provides the forms for patient demographics and a health care questionnaire.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

Billing 97

Billing Medical Coding Documentation Insurance 97

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 14, 2025

Patient Interaction and Care Welcoming Patients: ‌Phlebotomists are often‌ the first healthcare personnel patients ⁣interact with during blood draw appointments, requiring a friendly and professional attitude. Verifying Patient Identity: Ensuring correct patient identification to prevent errors.

Sterilization 40

Sterilization Diagnostics Follow-Up Tests 40

Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. It is also essential that your practice regularly updates patient records to prevent billing errors and delays.

Medication 105

Medication Billing Follow-Up Appointments 105

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 19, 2025

Dialog skills: Ability to comfort patients and explain procedures​ clearly. Attention ⁢to detail: Accurate labeling and documentation. Technical proficiency: Mastery of various blood ​collection ⁣techniques and equipment. steady hand and dexterity: ‍Precise needle insertion with minimal discomfort.

Sterilization 40

Sterilization Certification Diagnostics Documentation 40

Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

Add to this LA County’s well-documented shortage of mental health providers , and a diverse population in need of culturally responsive care, and you’ve got a perfect storm of barriers to treatment. Your clients won’t care about fancy tech if they can’t figure out how it works.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Scheduling Communication 52

Arkenea

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s a game changer that can lead to more efficient healthcare systems and better patient outcomes. EHR Interoperability can help institutions save money but also helps in saving lives and improves patient care. This means that you can make well-informed decisions quickly, enhancing the quality of patient care.

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Unit Organization and Environment Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Care 52

Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Focus on providing optimum patient care and financial success will follow Rules are made for a reason and should be followed.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Physicians Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

Offer Amazon-style scheduling Consumers book flights and groceries online; they want the same autonomy in health care. Start by mapping appointment types—new patient, well-visit, urgent squeeze-in—and building smart rules so the platform can’t double-book or slot a complex case into a 10-minute window. Singer, M.D.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Diagnostics Billing Communication 52

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 14, 2025

With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to patient care, ​Phlebotomy plus Walnut Creek has become a ‍leading provider in the region, offering extensive solutions for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. Flexible Scheduling: Appointment​ options tailored to patient needs, including walk-in services.

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Valant

JULY 24, 2024

Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Example SOAP notes are quite flexible. .):

Medical History 98

Medical History Physical Exams Vital Signs Appointments 98

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 21, 2025

With​ the increasing demand for medical testing and diagnostic procedures, phlebotomists play a vital role in patient care and diagnostics. Impactful⁣ work : Directly contributing to⁣ patient care and life-saving procedures. Her day begins with preparing her ⁢workspace and reviewing scheduled patient appointments.

Unit Organization and Environment 40

Unit Organization and Environment Certification Continuing Education Diagnostics 40

Medical Economics

JULY 8, 2025

While teams pour countless hours into patient care, goodwill alone won’t keep operations running. 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.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Medication Patient Experience 66

Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

While the document sets out a vision for integrated, community-focused care, it provides little in the way of clear guidance for GP practices, leaving them uncertain about how they fit into the evolving system. The publication of the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines for 2025/26 has once again left general practice in the dark.

Admissions 64

Admissions Follow-Up Appointments Collaboration 64

Physicians Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

When the doctor is late for the clinic, and patients are waiting for more than 30 minutes, it is helpful to have a staff member enter the reception area (not the waiting room) and provide patients with an estimated arrival time for the doctor. Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V.

Communication 52

Communication Billing Documentation HIPAA 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Automating Documentation – Medical documentation used to be one of the most time-consuming tasks for physicians. But today, AI-powered software can use speech-to-text technology to automatically transcribe patient interactions and generate complete drafts of clinical notes.

Medical History 52

Medical History Diagnostics Administrative Work Vital Signs 52

Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

Because of this, whether it’s a perennial or seasonal respiratory, food, insect or another type of allergy, getting to the root cause of a patient’s symptoms enables them to work with their health care team to create efficient management plans that minimize any unnecessary need for these health care services.

Tests 52

Tests Diagnostics Medication Insurance 52

Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

The quality of care for patients remains the north star, but time spent in session is not the primary drain for many clinicians—it’s all the paperwork. Unbillable admin tasks outside of appointment times can eat up a shocking amount of your day. Meanwhile, the MYIO patient portal makes communicating with patients easy.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs. EHR systems handle administrative tasks, improve patient care coordination , and simplify compliance. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 21, 2025

Her day‌ begins early, ⁣preparing⁣ equipment, verifying​ patient appointments, ⁢and ensuring the blood draw area is ‌sterile.⁣ Throughout ​the day, she‍ interacts with diverse ​patients-some nervous, ⁣some experienced. Her compassionate approach, combined with technical skill, helps patients feel at ease.

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Certification Sterilization Documentation Continuing Education 40

Valant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This could have a particular impact on patient access in underserved areas, or on patients with conditions that make regular in-person visits difficult. These patients may struggle to maintain consistent care if required to attend in-person appointments, potentially leading to interruptions in treatment and medication management.

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Scheduling Documentation Best Practices Appointments 110

Valant

AUGUST 5, 2024

Outcome measures data provides the takeaways used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and to ensure that patient care meets established quality standards. Outcome measures data provides an objective, structured method for tracking patient progress over time. There is a famous saying, “what gets measured gets managed.”

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Appointments Triage Patient Care Scheduling 105

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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Vital Signs Documentation Diagnostics Patient Safety 98

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

Handle challenging situations, such as nervous or challenging‌ patients, with patience. Evening: Clean and‌ sanitize workstations, restock⁢ supplies, and document procedures. Reflect on the day’s work and prepare for tommorow’s appointments.

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Certification Medical Terminology Sterilization Medical History 40

Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

They also play a valuable role in coordinating patient care. Medical assistants bring the entire teams expertise together to ensure that every patient receives the care they need. Oncology medical assistants are trained individuals who support a team of oncologists and nurses.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Sterilization Admissions 52

Physicians Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

Before your next virtual appointment, run your setup through these seven checkpoints. Reynolds June 25th 2025 Article Unlock hidden insights in your practice's data to boost revenue, streamline operations, and enhance patient care with simple, effective strategies.

Diagnostics 75

Diagnostics Billing Communication HIPAA 75

Physicians Practice

JULY 14, 2025

Each installment spotlights high-impact tactics—drawn from real-world best practices and expert insights—that administrators can apply the same day to boost efficiency, strengthen patient satisfaction, or elevate staff engagement. Record your own! 7 ways to cut overhead without cutting staff Keith A.

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Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52