Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Obtaining background information: Before a patient sees a physician, an assistant typically discusses their medical history and makes sure the facility has an accurate record on file.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

AUGUST 12, 2025

With varied patient portal features, patients and doctors can easily track medical history, access instant lab results, manage appointments, and process payments efficiently. Custom development enables payment workflows that accommodate the unique billing patterns of different medical specialties and healthcare delivery models.

Appointments

Northwest Career College

JULY 17, 2025

Recording of vital signs and medical history. Handling billing, coding, and insurance claims. Medical assistants are crucial in keeping a healthcare facility running smoothly and ensuring patients have a positive experience. Typical responsibilities include: Greet patients and schedule appointments.

Medical Assistant

Medical Economics

JUNE 27, 2025

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. Choosing the right allergy test in primary care is crucial for making an accurate diagnosis and effectively managing allergies.

Tests

The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Other stuff Supply Shop — services offerings Revcyclers — “Third parties working with Epic and provide billing services to help improve revenue cycle outcomes” Cornerstone Partners — deep relationships with Microsoft and InterSystems But wait…there’s more. These capabilities don’t exist in today’s EHRs.

Billing

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures. Appointment Management: Scheduling appointments, managing follow-up visits, and sometimes handling billing and insurance paperwork.

Medical Assistant

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. Improved Efficiency and Accuracy The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes.

Billing

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Verify patient insurance information and process any necessary paperwork. Balance cash drawers and handle any billing or coding tasks as needed.

Medical Assistant

Northwest Career College

APRIL 30, 2025

HIPAA is a short form of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , a law devised to protect patients’ personal information regarding their health conditions. A medical billing and coding professional plays a big part in ensuring that this health information is handled as it should be.

HIPAA

Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Do you see yourself in the exam room or would you rather be managing the files, phone calls, and insurance claims? Do you see yourself in the exam room or would you rather be managing the files, phone calls, and insurance claims? Where do clinical medical and administrative medical assistants work?

Medical Assistant

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Customizable Note Templates The ability to create and customize templates for intake, medical history, therapy notes , and progress notes helps save time and energy. In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses.

Medical History

CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices.

Billing

CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you’ve ever considered a job in healthcare but don’t want to work directly with patients, medical billing and coding may be a good fit! But, what do medical coders and billers do? The American Medical Association (AMA) reported that as of spring of 2023, the U.S. They’re used for billing and insurance reasons.

Billing

Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

The first chart tells us that most patients want access to various cuts of their medical information: 9 in 10 people seek lab test results, their medical history, a list of prescription drugs and medicines, vital signs, immunization history, treatment plans, and radiology images and reports. Patients in the U.S.

Medical History

Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Additionally, it allows patients to: Access their medical records Schedule appointments Receive important updates This seamless communication fosters patient engagement , leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. It provides patients with access to their medical information and enables them to complete necessary forms online.

Communication

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 14, 2025

As advised by third-party security experts, additional measures have been implemented to improve email security and prevent similar incidents in the future. Winkler County is reviewing its policies and procedures with respect to data privacy to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

HIPAA

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

Information potentially compromised in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment information, and health insurance information.

Medical History

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 7, 2024

An Electronic Health Record , or EHR, is an electronic version of a patient’s medical history that is maintained by a healthcare provider. They interact with patients, physicians, and insurance professionals, ensuring the best possible medical care. Processing Release of Information requests for medical records.

Medical History

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This involves updating medical histories, recording vital signs, and noting any changes in patients’ conditions. Medical assistants must coordinate between doctors’ busy schedules and patients’ needs. Medical assistants also handle billing and coding.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In contrast, PM software is primarily used by practice managers and administrative staff, including front desk personnel, billing specialists, and office managers. The clinical side of hospitals and offices is managed by Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software. can be stored and reused.

Documentation

WSMDA

APRIL 28, 2023

General Medical Assistant Overview Medical assistants are responsible for a wide range of tasks that vary depending on the healthcare facility where they work. They also assist physicians during medical procedures and may provide patient education and support.

Medical Assistant

Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

Medical billing and coding are two of the most important factors of the revenue cycle, yet the importance of coding accurately is often not monitored, assessed, or facilitated as much as it should be. Accurate medical coding leads to clean claims, prompt reimbursements, and a positive bottom line.

Medical Coding

Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

They are designed to store information about a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, and other pertinent data. Coding in EMRs is the practice of assigning standardized codes to medical procedures and diagnoses. Moreover, coding is critical for billing purposes. But what makes EMRs so powerful?

Billing

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. Medical history: Information about the patient’s medical history helps clinicians understand any physical health factors that may impact mental well-being.

Best Practices

Mildred Elley

APRIL 8, 2024

Do you see yourself in the exam room or would you rather be managing the files, phone calls, and insurance claims? Do you see yourself in the exam room or would you rather be managing the files, phone calls, and insurance claims? Where do clinical medical and administrative medical assistants work?

Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

APRIL 15, 2025

Here, Prism Career Institute discusses the legal responsibilities medical assistants have while working. All healthcare providers, health plans, or healthcare clearinghouses must follow HIPAA regulations.

Medical Assistant

Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

Medical assistants also undertake various administrative tasks that operate the facility daily. These duties may include scheduling patient appointments, maintaining patient records, directing tasks that follow up on processing billing and coding and coordinating communications between the patient and other health staff with the provider.

Medical Assistant

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Remote medical assistants can help you grow your practice at a fraction of the cost of an in-house medical assistant. They can handle everything from billing and claims to long phone calls with insurance companies. How can a Medical Virtual Assistant Help?

Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From organizational tasks to working closely with patients, you can expect to perform both administrative and clinical duties, including: Preparing patients to see their doctors Reporting symptoms and updating medical histories Providing necessary medications Drawing blood Taking vitals Submitting requests for prescription refills Changing wound dressings (..)

Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

OCTOBER 6, 2024

By reviewing records, handling correspondence, and managing workflows, medical assistants keep their workplace efficient and effective at providing the health services patients need. A large number of medical assistant responsibilities involve face-to-face interaction with patients.

Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

JULY 23, 2024

Medical assistants are expected to handle a variety of routine tasks at a moment’s notice. By completing them, OB/GYN medical assistants ensure that patients receive the care they need, when they need it, and with maximum comfort and respect.

Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This includes taking patients’ dental and medical history, providing pre- and post-operative instructions, and assisting in dental emergencies. – Record-keeping and documentation: Dental Assistants are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, such as treatment plans, dental X-rays, and medical/dental histories.

Sterilization

Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As a medical assistant you’ll have a wide range of different duties, so having military experience is helpful. In the military, you need to be ready for any situation at any given time, so you’ll be prepared to juggle the responsibilities of the position.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The electronic health record (EHR) lies at the heart of this transformation, providing a comprehensive, real-time digital view of a patient’s medical history. Increased Efficiency and Productivity Mobile EHR apps streamline routine tasks such as patient scheduling, charting, prescription writing, and billing.

Medical History

Prism Career Institute

APRIL 29, 2025

The information a medical assistant receives from a patient can help a physician determine an accurate diagnosis.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Especially since the healthcare sector requires complex coordination between insurance carriers, healthcare providers, patients, and third-party vendors, it’s essential to adopt the latest interoperability tech. They transfer patient information, including treatment records, medical history, billing, and more.

Transfers

Prism Career Institute

JUNE 1, 2024

Typically, medical assistants will be asked to perform a mix of clinical and administrative work. Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e.,

Medical Assistant