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When AI Listens In: How Conversational Data Could Disrupt Medicine

Sensible Medicine

In practice, the EHR is often a shadow play — dot phrases, notes copied forward, boxes mechanically checked to satisfy billing requirements, a flurry of structured data that says very little about the actual care delivered. A CPT code for AI care is established, and billing could flow in a manner similar to a tele-health encounter.

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5 Reasons Medical Assistant Career Is Perfect for Those Who Love to Help

Northwest Career College

One day, you might assist a physician with a physical exam; the next, you might manage patient records, schedule appointments, or prepare essential equipment. You can also pursue further training in special areas, such as phlebotomy , radiology (taking X-rays), and medical coding and billing.

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Telehealth Update from J.D. Power, Amwell, Cigna, GoodRx, and a Trio of Smart Doctors

Health Populi

Power has measured telehealth satisfaction, based on four considerations: customer service, consultation, enrollment, and billing and payment. Amwell also began allying with TytoCare this week, to enable home-based physical exams using med-tech designed for patients’ at-home use. This is the second year that J.D.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

As a medical assistant you’ll have a wide range of different duties, so having military experience is helpful.

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Healthcare Costs Inspire Employer Activism and Employee Dissatisfaction – What PwC Found Behind the Numbers

Health Populi

At worksite clinics, 43% of employers offer physical exams and urgent care, 36% do annual preventive exams, and 11% offer chronic care management. To help bend their corporate healthcare cost curves, employers are nudging covered workers to lower-cost settings, both onsite and away from the workplace.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Medical Scribe

MedVA

Documentation is important for the health care process and for making sure that bills are correct. Since they are not in the exam room, virtual scribes are less of a bother. Patients feel at ease during physical exams and don’t feel shy or worried about talking about their private lives. The simple answer is yes!

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General Medicine Service Expectations

Sensible Medicine

Data from the history and physical exam are critical and free. 2 When you present the physical exam, vital signs should be given in even numbers. Documentation should demonstrate your knowledge and clinical reasoning skills AND fulfill all billing requirements. Dress code Men: It is safest to dress like me.