Northwest Career College

JULY 15, 2025

You’ll use these words daily, from scheduling patients to handling phone calls and working with insurance. Patient and Appointment Terms You’ll often hear terms like “ new patient ” or “ established patient.” When someone walks in without an appointment, they’re known as a “ walk-in.”

Medical Administrative Assistant

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It categorizes unpaid patient invoices and insurance claims by age, typically in 30-day increments. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

Medication

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Rather than sitting in a waiting room or spending hours commuting to and from appointments, patients can log into a video call from their home, office, or even while traveling. which ensures that patient information is protected.

Appointments

Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. They also may work with a patient to schedule any follow-up appointments. This can be done by having up-to-date documentation, such as a CPR certification.

Medical Assistant

Medical Economics

JULY 8, 2025

Practices that take a proactive stance turn claim denials into early warning indicators that speed up payments and streamline everyday operations. Industry data showed that insurers on HealthCare.gov denied about 19% of in-network claims in 2023 ; that’s $73 million out of $319 million in claims filed.

Huddles/Rounds

Phlebotomy Careers

AUGUST 4, 2025

Flexible Scheduling Many​ clinics offer extended hours ‌and appointments to ⁣accommodate busy schedules. insurance & Cost : Verify if the clinic accepts your insurance plan and inquire about costs to avoid surprises. Location & Accessibility : Choose a clinic ⁣conveniently located near your home or workplace.

Tests

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. It also presents a business case.

Appointments

Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

Advanced Scheduling Optimization Contemporary EHR scheduling modules incorporate sophisticated algorithms that optimize appointment scheduling based on provider availability, patient preferences, clinical requirements, and revenue considerations.

Documentation

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

NHA Now

JUNE 30, 2025

Mr. Doe is not feeling well, and has been waiting for his appointment for 20 minutes. When the phlebotomist calls him up, he lashes out. It could be that they’re dealing with insurance difficulties, or perhaps they brought some difficult feelings from work or home into the clinic. You people are so slow! What’s wrong with you?”

Follow-Up

Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2025

In the recent past, thousands of people took virtual appointments, online consultation grew, and families were not allowed to be next to you even if you were giving birth or going for major surgeries. So, avoid jumping the crucial steps and try to answer the following questions: What is the current market size?

HIPAA

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

Medication

Prism Career Institute

JULY 7, 2025

While talking up strengths is important, so is acknowledging weaknesses. An interviewer will want to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Interviewers ask this question to make sure a candidate understands the law and that they’ll be committed to following it as they work.

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 8, 2025

Confirm Pricing and Insurance Compatibility: ⁣Ensure transparency on costs and acceptance‍ of your insurance plan. Wear Appropriate Clothing: Opt for sleeves that can be easily rolled up. Follow Post-procedure Instructions: Keep pressure on the puncture site ‍and stay hydrated to ⁣prevent dizziness.

Diagnostics

Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

The BMA welcomed the news, signalling that the extra money might help to relieve the pressure that practices face from the National Insurance increase. is clear the system is broken, which is why we are slashing red tape, binning outdated performance targets, and instead freeing doctors up to do their jobs.

Huddles/Rounds

Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Delays in credentialing can lead to a period where the physician is not working or seeing patients with specific insurances. This lets your staff focus on patient care while ensuring providers are appropriately credentialed for seamless interactions with insurance companies. Reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

Billing

Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

These sophisticated platforms must navigate an increasingly complex landscape of insurance policies, regulatory requirements, and technological demands while maintaining the highest standards of data security and patient privacy. Advanced systems include claim scrubbing capabilities that identify and correct common errors before submission.

Billing

Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes. Entry-level positions may include the following: Receptionist: Managed the front desk and greeted patients.

Medical Administrative Assistant

The Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Two weeks after my emergency room discharge, I continued to live life as if nothing happened, returning to work without any healthcare follow-up to address my emotional burden. At only nine weeks gestation I had not seen my OB physician yet, but I was able to follow up in the office to talk about my next steps.

Discharges

A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

Does insurance cover it? Of note, my insurance company initially declined the claim and my fertility team had to appeal, so this was the longest part of the process (about four weeks). We set an approximate date for the start time, and my fertility team started the prior authorization for the insurance company. Mon (day 1!):

Medication

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Verify patient insurance information and process any necessary paperwork. Schedule appointments and answer phone calls. Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments.

Medical Assistant

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders. Billing and Claims Management : Ensure smooth processes for medical billing , insurance claims, and payment collection.

Appointments

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Incorrect diagnoses, surgical errors, and medication mix-ups often result from delayed or unclear communication. Practice the following: Standardized protocols, such as SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) for concise team briefings. Sending reminders about appointments, test results, or preventive measures.

Communication

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 14, 2025

Flexible Scheduling: Appointment​ options tailored to patient needs, including walk-in services. Insurance & Payment Options: Accepts major ⁤insurance plans‌ and offers obvious pricing. Convenience: Easy appointment scheduling and mobile services for all patients.

Appointments

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

Appointment Management: Scheduling appointments, managing follow-up visits, and sometimes handling billing and insurance paperwork. Organizational Skills: Efficient in managing multiple tasks, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining records.

Medical Assistant

Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Delays in credentialing can lead to a period where the physician is not working or seeing patients with specific insurances. This lets your staff focus on patient care while ensuring providers are appropriately credentialed for seamless interactions with insurance companies. Reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

Billing

Practice Index

APRIL 10, 2025

Change of rules creates 1,500 GP jobs More than 1,500 GPs have found jobs following changes to practice funding rules over the last year. The Department of Health said the recruitment would help end the 8am scramble for appointments.

Huddles/Rounds

The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

One morning, you wake up to a missed call and a voicemail from your PR leader. You follow up and learn that this wasnt just any employee. You learn that her husband tried calling the behavioral health department to make his wife an appointment, only to be told that the soonest they could get her in would be 6 weeks.

Discharges

Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas. Edison said, "I have not failed 10,000 times.

Billing

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Improved Efficiency and Accuracy The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes.

Billing

The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

Consider this NC system which ended up suing the big hospital system Atrium because they only wanted the referrals. While it has taken some pressure off emergency rooms, Urgent care has replaced primary care because it’s convenient and you can easily get appointments. So why are they kept around by the bigger systems?

Hospital

Forbes Healthcare

JUNE 22, 2025

Home Warranty Cost Best Home Appliance Insurance Best Solar Companies Best Solar Panels Cost Of Solar Panels Solar Tax Credit By State Are Solar Panels Worth It? Jain Follow Author Share Save Comment Innovation Healthcare 5 Timely Ideas To Improve Medicare Advantage By Sachin H. Jain , Contributor.

Insurance

Relias

MAY 7, 2025

In the past, healthcare payments from insurers came after providing services to patients, known as a fee-for-service model. This definition encompasses every digital and physical touchpoint a patient has within the healthcare system, from scheduling appointments to receiving treatment and follow-up care.

Patient Experience

Medical Economics

JUNE 9, 2025

Whether you plan to sell your business, transfer ownership to a partner or simply close up shop, this decision is a deeply personal one. 30-60 days before closing : Stop taking new appointments. For example, you might receive medical records requests or final insurance payments.

Transfers

Physicians Practice

AUGUST 1, 2025

Submit through the first appeal level, log every email, and follow up until you get a verdict. Verify insurance and referral needs at every visit. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Record your own!

Billing

Practice Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Backlash over new National Insurance costs The Government has faced a backlash after it failed to guarantee support for practices facing payment of the employers’ National Insurance increase. Alarm at latest tech outage Practices have called for more choice in IT following the latest problems with the EMIS systems.

Huddles/Rounds

Practice Index

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Appointments reach record high Practice appointments reached a record high in October. million appointments in the month, three million more than 12 months earlier, itself a record, according to new NHS England data. The Royal College of GPs said practices now deliver 30% more appointments than five years ago.

Huddles/Rounds