Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Direct primary care (DPC) offers stable revenue through subscription fees, eliminating routine insurance claims and enhancing patient access. Once the insurer processes the claim, any remaining patient responsibility is automatically charged to the credit card on file, drastically reducing manual collections and bad‑debt write‑offs.

Patient Experience

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice. Five essential reports every medical practice should run 1. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Medication

Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

Three months later, when longtime patients start calling about their insurance no longer covering visits, the physician finds out they have been dropped from multiple networks, not for quality issues but for missing a paperwork deadline. Brilliant on paper. In practice? The enforcement is ruthlessly mechanical.

Insurance

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice. Five essential reports every medical practice should run 1. At Health Prime, we can help!

Medication

Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

If you’re considering a job in the healthcare field, becoming a medical assistant could be a perfect choice. Medical assistants are vital team members in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices. One of the best aspects of becoming a medical assistant is the strong job stability and growing demand.

Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

JULY 7, 2025

After completing medical assistant school , a graduate should attain the proper licensure and begin applying to and interviewing for jobs. Here, Prism Career Institute goes over seven common medical assistant job interview questions to help put you at ease. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?

Medical Assistant

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

Concord Orthopaedics, New Hampshire Concord Orthopaedics in New Hampshire has started notifying certain patients about a security incident at a third-party vendor used to check in patients for appointments. Notification letters will be mailed to the affected individuals when the file review is concluded.

Appointments

Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. Enrolling in a medical assistant program allows aspiring professionals to receive the training and experience they need for this position.

Medical Assistant

Mobius MD

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Gather patient information before the appointment One of the simplest ways to reduce patient wait times is by preventing delays at check-in. Does your office staff gather insurance information and patient history when scheduling? Most medical practices already have a patient portal, but many could use it more effectively.

Patient Satisfaction

Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this stage of the medical billing process, your front-end staff ensures proper collection and recording of valuable data essential to provide proper services to the patient and ensure their coverage. However, errors in this data are common and have consequences for your practice. Main issues in the check-in process 1.

Medication

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. Even more surprising, after conferring with ChatGPT, a similar percentage then re-engaged with their doctor — to request referrals or tests, changes to medications, or schedule a follow-up. Chatbots 2.0

Appointments

Northwest Career College

JULY 15, 2025

Your first day in a medical office can feel like stepping into a new world. You’ll use these words daily, from scheduling patients to handling phone calls and working with insurance. ” Doctors and nurses will also speak to you using words that are part of everyday medical office talk.

Medical Administrative Assistant

Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Delegating specific medical billing processes in your practice to an expert partner offers a strategic and forward-thinking approach to enhancing efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring financial stability. Trusting credentialing services to experts ensures accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Billing

Northwest Career College

JULY 17, 2025

Are you interested in a healthcare career but unsure if medical assisting or nursing is right for you? Let’s see what medical assistants and nurses do, their educational requirements, career opportunities, and which might be the best fit for you. What is the Role of a Medical Assistant?

Medical Assistant

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The digital transformation of healthcare has enabled medical professionals to connect with patients in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago. This article explores how medical professionals can effectively leverage digital platforms to foster stronger patient relationships and improve outcomes.

Medication

Medical Economics

JULY 8, 2025

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. The Medical Group Management Association estimates it costs about $25 to rework just one claim. The financial toll is also significant.

Huddles/Rounds

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

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

Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Medical Administrative Assistant is one of the many stable career opportunities in healthcare that dont require studying for many years. If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical Economics

JULY 24, 2025

The company's stock has declined amid these challenges, and broader implications for Medicare Advantage and private insurers are anticipated. SHOW MORE Federal civil and criminal probes target diagnosis coding in Medicare Advantage plans as insurer launches internal review. The company is down 55% from its all-time high.

Billing

CollaborateMD

JUNE 25, 2025

Once your practice reaches a certain size, juggling daily tasks like scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, managing patient communication, and ensuring accurate billing can become frustratingly complex and slow down operations. CollaborateMD is the solution you’re looking for.

Patient Care

Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

Establishing medical necessity ensures justified diagnostic tests and treatments, aiding reimbursement and proactive allergy management. Tests are chosen based on symptoms, environmental and occupational exposures, age and even hobbies, and all results are then interpreted in the context of the patient’s holistic medical history.

Tests

Medical Economics

JULY 18, 2025

Reynolds Key Takeaways Mentioning AI in medical practice can reduce perceived competence, trustworthiness, and empathy among patients. Patients showed a significant decline in willingness to book appointments when AI was used for therapeutic purposes. Patients were also less likely to say they would book an appointment.

Appointments

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 8, 2025

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from ⁤a patient for medical testing,‌ donation, or ​treatment. Confirm Pricing and Insurance Compatibility: ⁣Ensure transparency on costs and acceptance‍ of your insurance plan. Inform About Medical ⁢Conditions: Share relevant health facts,⁢ allergies, or previous complications.

Tests

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas. Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Pros of Telehealth 1.

Appointments

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Dental assistants coordinate appointments to prevent conflicts and minimize wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction. Handling billing and insurance claims is indispensable. Dental assistants process payments, submit claims, and navigate insurance intricacies. Externships are provided by NWSC.

Patient Records

Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Delegating specific medical billing processes in your practice to an expert partner offers a strategic and forward-thinking approach to enhancing efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring financial stability. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Students interested in becoming Medical Assistants are often curious about what the work schedule will be like. Medical Assistants in New Jersey typically work full-time hours , which means they usually work about 40 hours per week. Some Medical Assistants may work part-time, which could range from 20 to 30 hours per week.

Medical Assistant

NHA Now

JUNE 30, 2025

Mr. Doe is not feeling well, and has been waiting for his appointment for 20 minutes. Miscommunication is a common root cause, whether that’s language and literacy proficiencies, misunderstanding medical information, or feelings of a power imbalance between healthcare provider and patient.

Follow-Up

The Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A friend of mine who wants to stay anonymous (for now at any rate) had a crazy waste of time proving that he was eligibile for a medication on his plan. The final stage was for me to wait on hold again while she set up overnight delivery and then reconfirmed my appointment with my doctor. I thought his story might trigger a few of you!

Appointments

A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

Remember, I am sharing this as a patient, not a specialist doctor – nothing is medical advice: just my experiences and what I've been told by my fertility team. Does insurance cover it? My doctor recommended starting prenatal vitamins, as well as some supplements (again, not medical advice so I won't go into detail).

Medication

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’s an exciting time when an NP can finally strut their stuff and work as the medical providers they’ve trained to become. Mobile infusion isn’t new, and many patients have the financial means to enjoy concierge-style medical services that come to them.

Bookkeeping

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. Designing for user Interface Building medical software is complex and tricky. But 2019 has changed the game for healthcare SaaS.

HIPAA

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 21, 2025

Phlebotomy is the specialized practice of drawing blood for medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research. What Is Phlebotomy and ​Why ‍Choose a Career in This Field? It is a critical component of healthcare diagnostics and patient care,requiring skill,precision,and excellent‌ interaction abilities.

Certification

CollaborateMD

JUNE 20, 2025

That’s why electric health record (EHR) integration is rapidly becoming an essential part of many medical practices. CollaborateMD automates front- and back-office processes like insurance verification, claims submission, and denial management, which are often time-consuming and error-prone when done manually.

Appointments

Northwest Career College

JUNE 17, 2025

Whether you are calling to check into an appointment or to ask a question about your insurance, you have spoken with someone in healthcare administration. They ensure patients receive the needed services while enabling the medical staff to do so. They file and process insurance claims to ensure that providers receive payment.

Medical Administrative Assistant