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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

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.

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How to Patient Scheduling and Appointment Management

Northwest Career College

Here’s an easy guide to help you understand how to manage client appointments. A scheduling system allows the office to keep track of appointments and how to reschedule if necessary and avoids double-booking. Sometimes, patients forget appointments because of their busy schedules.

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Esse Health Confirms Almost 264,000 Patients Affected by April 2025 Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

Esse Health had previously publicly announced the cyberattack, which prevented access to its electronic medical record system, resulting in appointments being cancelled. At the time of the announcement, the investigation and file review were ongoing, so it was unclear how many individuals had been affected.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

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.

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Reduce patient wait times with these tips

Mobius MD

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.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

Examples include analyzing medical data, making predictions, and assisting in clinical decision-making. By 2000, the FDA had approved early AI-enabled software that used pattern recognition to identify areas of concern in medical images. The term “AI” indicates any system that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Path Is Right for You?

Northwest Career College

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?