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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Payment posting involves matching incoming payments to the right services and patients, which can become complicated when patients have multiple insurance plans or when payments don’t match what was billed. High-deductible plans mean more patients owe money to a practice directly, which can create even more work—and more urgency.

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How pay-first and direct primary care models are reshaping practice finances and patient experience

Medical Economics

Direct primary care (DPC) offers stable revenue through subscription fees, eliminating routine insurance claims and enhancing patient access. Practices must choose models based on patient demographics and strategic priorities, ensuring clear communication and robust digital tools.

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Healthcare Data Security Breach: What to Do If Your Records Have Been Hacked

Scrubs

These data breaches have affected millions of patients, putting their sensitive healthcare information at risk. In 2018, the healthcare sector saw 15 million patient records compromised across 503 breaches, which was three times the amount seen in 2017. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

Scrubs

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. In this article, we aim to debunk these myths and shed light on the real responsibilities, qualifications, and contributions of medical assistants in today’s healthcare landscape.

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Top Customer Service Tips for Medical Administrative Assistants

Northwest Career College

It helps build trust with patients, makes their visit more pleasant, and ensures the office runs smoothly. This article shares some simple but effective tips to help medical administrative assistants offer the best customer service possible. Warm Greetings to Patients First impressions do count.

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Seamless Electronic Health Record Integration: The Key to a Streamlined Practice and Better Patient Outcomes

CollaborateMD

When integrated with powerful practice management tools, EHR data reveals patient trends, triggers preventive interventions, and streamlines every step of the care-to-collection journey. CollaborateMD’s portal empowers patients to schedule appointments, receive automated reminders, view statements, and make secure payments.

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Best Practices for Patient Record-Keeping and Data Privacy – Part 2

Northwest Career College

If you are a current or aspiring dental administrative assistant, dental front office assistant, treatment or benefits coordinator, or dental office manager, this article is for you! In that article, we established why it is essential to focus on patient record-keeping and data privacy (hint…it’s a lawsuit waiting to happen if you don’t!).