Northwest Career College

JUNE 15, 2025

Variety of Tasks Keeps the Job Interesting Since medical assistants perform such a large number of duties, all days are different. One day, you might assist a physician with a physical exam; the next, you might manage patient records, schedule appointments, or prepare essential equipment.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Things like: Clinical documentation and note-taking Prior authorization paperwork Appointment scheduling and reminders Medical coding and billing While physician burnout has declined in recent years, almost half of clinicians still report feeling stressed. By Emily Olsen • May 22, 2025 Keep up with the story.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 23, 2025

He also adds that electrical retrofit costs can be mitigated using innovative commercial products with faster termination features to meet tight installation schedules, alongside the ability to hot swap devices, reducing downtime for critical systems. By Emily Olsen • May 22, 2025 Keep up with the story. Please select at least one newsletter.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 24, 2025

Providence will deploy initiatives to reduce wait times and increase self-scheduling, deepen its commitment to value-based care, revamp its acute and post-acute care offerings to include more virtual, ambulatory and in-home care options, and increase its use of AI tools. At the same time, we must be intentional about our long-term direction.”

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 14, 2025

On-Time Delivery Delays in meal prep due to equipment downtime can throw off meal schedules, frustrating patients and clinical teams alike. Delayed meals may interfere with patients’ medication schedules, while cold or poorly prepared food can lead to decreased intake, potentially hindering recovery. Hospitals are worried.

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CareerStep

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking to take the next steps in your medical coding and billing career after finishing your training, you’re probably thinking about which certifications you should get to maximize your potential in the job market. The CPC certification is considered the gold standard for medical coding and billing professionals.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical practices and billing services constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency and financial performance. ” While they may sound similar, understanding their distinctions is crucial for healthcare providers and billing professionals. Analyze denial patterns to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.

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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. uses the same codes.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Moreover, identifying underpayments facilitates the detection of billing errors, improves payer relations, and fosters a culture of accountability within the organization. Identifying patterns of underpayment and scrutinizing each claim for accuracy is a critical step in improving your billing processes.

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WSMDA

APRIL 28, 2024

Medical billing and coding are some of the key fundamentals in the healthcare industry, connecting patient care with insurance reimbursements. These specialized professionals properly assign medical codes to diagnoses, procedures, services, and equipment to facilitate accurate claims processing and payments.

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WSMDA

MAY 25, 2020

8 More Reasons to Start a Medical Billing & Coding Career (Part 2) In our previous blog, we discussed some of the most attractive opportunities for attending an accredited medical billing coding school and jumpstarting your career. You could even become a medical administrator someday down the road.

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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.

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Coronis Health

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As an integral part of public health and safety, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) include first-line emergency medical care for patients. Medical billing for EMS can be more complicated than other healthcare industries, leading to frequent denials and delayed reimbursements. Procedural errors.

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CareerStep

JULY 12, 2024

In-person Training Online Training Set Schedule: Typically has a fixed schedule with designated class times. Flexible Schedule: Often self-paced curriculum allowing for flexible learning times. Convenience for Busy Schedules: May not be ideal for those with families or full-time jobs due to fixed schedules.

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MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

As a vital part of the healthcare team , an Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHR) is responsible for updating patient records, transcribing doctor's notes and charting procedure codes. Each office has unique needs, so part of your role might also include billing or patient communication — whether in person, by email or over the phone.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

One of the questions you might ask if you are considering a career in the healthcare industry under the medical billing and coding program is: How long will it take to start my new job? What is Medical Billing and Coding? Medical coding and billing, therefore, play an integral part in health care.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Role of Hospital Coding in Revenue Cycle Management Hospital billing and coding serve as the backbone of revenue cycle management. Medical coding translates medical services, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment into a set of universal medical alphanumeric codes used for claims submission and reimbursement.

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CareerStep

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is a gold-standard in the industry, allowing you to stand out when you’re applying for medical billing and coding jobs. Read more: CPC or CCA: Which Medical Billing Certification is Right for You?

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MedCerts

APRIL 25, 2024

To use these third-party services, you’d need to provide information such as: Full name Email address Name of enrolled institution You’ll also be asked to upload some documents, such as an official enrollment letter, tuition receipt, class schedule or student ID. Can You Get a Discount as a MedCerts Student?

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CareerStep

JULY 5, 2023

One way you can find a passion that pays the bills is to do some online training in the field you’re interested in, and having some formal training or a certification can give you an edge when looking for a job. Am I able to dedicate time to completing the program and does it work with my schedule? Is CareerStep worth it?

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Medical assistants must coordinate between doctors’ busy schedules and patients’ needs. Effective scheduling helps reduce wait times and ensures efficient operation. Medical assistants also handle billing and coding.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Training in basic medical laboratory techniques, such as specimen collection and processing. Learning to take on administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, or handling billing and insurance matters. Acquiring knowledge of medical coding and billing procedures.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. Accurate coding also helps to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare system and to support data analysis and research for improving health outcomes and policies.

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MedCerts

JULY 12, 2024

Additionally, working from home is appealing to many people and there are career options in healthcare for you to have schedule flexibility and feel fulfilled by your job. The combination of MedCerts’ schedule flexibility, the all-inclusive program cost and the advocacy of her sister opened up a new direction for Stephanie.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Job Outlook: 10% Average Job Growth Rate 83% of Employers Require or Prefer Certification for This Position Employers Report these main job responsibilities for Phlebotomists Drawing Blood Explaining and Answering Patient Questions Prepare for Blood Tests Maintaining Equipment Verifying Identities Relevant ACI Program: Medical Assistant Certification (..)

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 1, 2024

Approach Your Medical Assistant Program with an Oncology Focus When medical assistant program students express an interest in oncology, Prism Career Institute staff encourage them to approach their studies with that focus.

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Prism Career Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Because medical assistants are such valuable members of their facilities, they need to be ready to handle whatever the day throws at them. Our New Jersey campuses even offer evening schedules to let those who are busy during the day get the education opportunity they deserve.

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WSMDA

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Learn medical coding and billing. CMAs are also typically called on to handle the bureaucratic side of medical work, such as filing insurance documentation. If becoming a CMA sounds like the right career for you, the Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants is here to make it happen! Take an EKG course.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 3, 2024

This ensures the accuracy of the patient’s record and streamlines subsequent billing and reimbursement processes. By integrating electronic systems that allow for instantaneous confirmation of insurance coverage, medical practices can identify potential issues before providing services.

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Prism Career Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Generally, they involve the following: Clinical Responsibilities Discuss with patients their current symptoms and medical history Record vital signs Prepare patients for exams administered by the physician Inform patients of procedures and treatments Make sure examination rooms are prepared before patient visits and cleaned afterward Assist physicians (..)

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Medication reminders and notifications: Reminders provide timely alerts to patients about their medication schedules, ensuring they adhere to their prescribed treatment plans. Explanation of Benefits (EOB): Understanding an EOB can be complex due to medical codes and insurance jargon.

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Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

Payments are made based on annual fee schedules or charges for individual tests and procedures. Completely changing the way providers practice and bill for services requires time and planning. Some of the differences between fee-for-service and value-based care models are: Fee-for-service…. Links reimbursement to quantity of care.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Stay updated with the recertification- Since every organization has a specific timeline for recertification, the certified medical assistant must be prepared and updated with all the necessary timelines. They must follow the schedule for the recertification. What Skills Are Learned In Medical Assistant Certificate Program?

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Medical Coding, Classification, and Quality Reviews Health information exchange provides access to comprehensive patient data, including diagnostic information and treatments. This wealth of data enables accurate medical coding and classification of medical services provided to patients.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

To achieve price transparency compliance , hospitals must publish their billed prices and negotiated rates for all inpatient and outpatient services and prices that they negotiate with insurers. In addition, billing codes for the final diagnosis may differ from what is on the price estimator.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 1, 2024

As medical professionals, ensuring accurate billing for immunization services is paramount. Ultimately, precise billing safeguards financial health and public well-being, promoting effective disease prevention efforts. However, navigating the coding complexities associated with these services can be challenging.

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