Health Prime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Patient feedback plays an important role in the quest to achieve process improvement in medical practices. An article in the BMJ said that feedback on the patient’s experience, with the encouragement of the healthcare team to address identified problems, improves quality. Stay tuned to all the latest updates.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability. Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for your practice to get timely reimbursement for the services you render to patients. Therefore, optimized medical billing cannot be overstated. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 22, 2024

Medical coding consists of transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes. According to Grand View Research , the medical coding market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.85% from 2023 to 2030.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Medical billing is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of practice management in the dynamic healthcare landscape, where the primary focus is on providing quality patient care. Common medical billing challenges and solutions 1. Rising administrative burden The medical billing administrative burden keeps growing.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Therefore, as the population ages, the healthcare industry must recognize the importance of taking a proactive approach to support patients in living healthier and longer lives. Benefits of promoting healthy aging in your medical practice 1. Expanded patient base The population is aging. Subscribe to our Health Prime blog.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Unfortunately, this approach fails to consider the long-term impact on patient care and the loss of invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned nurses possess, which is critical to the success of novice nurses. Impact on Patient Care The consequences of laying off seasoned nurses can have a negative impact on patient care.

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Health Prime

JUNE 6, 2024

As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2024 , it’s imperative to underscore the importance of effective medical billing practices in providing quality care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It also supports high-quality patient care.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 29, 2023

or fewer hours were able to escape patient-care duties during a break, compared with 46.7 And the percentage of breaks free of patient-care duties decreased to 30 percent when nurses worked 20 or more consecutive hours.” A group of nurses at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle did just that recently.

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EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr. Adam Fall , Corporate Medical Director of Utilization Management at Erlanger , and Dr. Jeny McNair , President and Chief Physician Advisor at Physician Advisory Services of Med-Metrix.

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Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Are you interested in a medical assistant career, but wonder, What is a medical assistant exactly? Before beginning this new chapter, its important to learn what are common medical assistant duties and how medical assistants perform in the workplace. What does a clinical medical assistant do?

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MedQuest College

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In diagnostic medical sonography, patient care extends beyond the technical skills required to operate equipment. It involves building trust and showing empathy to ensure patients feel comfortable during stressful and vulnerable situations. Building trust with patients begins with understanding their concerns.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 27, 2025

Entering the medical field can be both rewarding and challenging, with demand for healthcare professionals increasing. In this blog, we will highlight a few possible stepping stones so you can start crafting your future with precision and passion.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Enrollments is an essential aspect of your medical billing process. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services. Reasons why you should trust your enrollment process to a medical billing expert 1.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical practices rely extensively on electronic systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) , Practice Management Software (PMS), and online billing platforms to manage patient information and billing processes. Medical practices should implement robust access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

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Open Dental

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chart Module is at the heart of patient care. Learn about customizing the layout, charting treatment, storing medical info and more. The post Channeling the Chart Module appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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Health Prime

JUNE 20, 2024

The American Hospital Association (AHA) states that this problem is caused by several factors, such as increased demand, retirement, exposure, illness, or family care needs of healthcare personnel (HCP). These shortages have far-reaching implications for patient care, healthcare delivery, and the overall stability of the healthcare system.

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We Care Online

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Working in the medical field can be quite rewarding. In this case, you may decide to open up your own medical practice or clinic. You must be able to attract and keep patients and be able to properly diagnose and treat those who choose to visit your clinic. You may have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work for yourself.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Medical Administrative Assistant is one of the many stable career opportunities in healthcare that dont require studying for many years. If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

Despite this, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has described the figure as reasonable based on economic forecasts, a sentiment not shared by the British Medical Association (BMA) or the GP practices we spoke to, who continue to shoulder the burden of delivering patient care in an increasingly strained system.

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Scrubs

MARCH 15, 2023

Providers at the UCSD Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego say their managers are putting patients and staff at risk by overcrowding facilities with gurneys because there aren’t enough beds to go around. The union alleges that management is keeping patients in hallways and other areas that aren’t meant for patient beds.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. The results are increased revenue, reduced costs, process improvements, and enhanced patient experience.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Clearly, the takeaway from this study is that more medical students who were accepted for 2021 admission took gap years than those who did not, and most gap years were brief – one or two years. Others work to save up money, in an attempt to decrease their future medical school debt, while volunteering or performing community service.

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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

MAY 23, 2025

All medical specialties have unique rules and nuances when it comes to billing and revenue cycle management. With the right workflows, proactive strategies, strong denial management processes, and billing partner, anesthesiology groups can reduce claim denials, accelerate payments, and ultimately enhance revenue and the patient experience.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This principle includes your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) process from end-to-end, positioning it as a core for proper trustworthiness or effectiveness and patient satisfaction. In medical billing, precision and clarity are key. Fostering trust and confidence Every successful patient-provider relationship must be based on trust.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

CNAs play a critical role in patient care, and while the job can be challenging, it’s also incredibly rewarding. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 reasons why being a CNA can be one of the most fulfilling careers you can choose—and how WeCare Online can help you get started with flexible, online courses.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Effective management of payer contracts is paramount for the success of medical practices. These teams ensure healthcare providers receive optimal reimbursement for the services they render. Back-office staff must ensure that medical practitioners are paid for their work. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I graduated from an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing program where, in three years, I went from someone with experience as a medical assistant to a primary care provider. This fellowship program, building up the primary care workforce, will positively impact Montefiore and the Bronx.

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MedQuest College

MAY 22, 2025

Whether youre applying for a role as a medical assistant, dental assistant, or another allied health position, you can expect to face several types of questions. These are designed to assess your qualifications, character, and readiness to work in patient-centered environments. How did you handle it?

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MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to redefine the way medical professionals diagnose and treat patients. One such innovation that has made a profound impact on patient care is sonography, commonly known as ultrasound imaging.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. urology), while medical specialties (e.g.,

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The holiday mood is all around us, but holidays represent hectic medical facilities times for numerous reasons. The overall atmosphere is not good for the patients either since none of them want to spend the holidays in hospitals. That’s not the kind of care they hoped to get this time of year, and they might lash out at medical staff.

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Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

“Within days of learning of this nationwide scheme, we removed three nurses from patient care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center,” VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes told a local news outlet. “Their removal is very unfortunate but patient safety is and must be our primary responsibility at VA.”

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. Scott Smitherman, chief medical information officer at Providence Health.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical practices and billing services constantly seek ways to enhance efficiency and financial performance. However, Practice Optimization takes a holistic approach, addressing operational efficiency, staff productivity, and patient satisfaction. Practice Optimization and Revenue Optimization are connected but are not the same.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Identifying underpayments is paramount for the financial health of any medical practice. Implement robust coding and documentation practices Accurate medical coding and detailed documentation are crucial elements in preventing underpayments. These discrepancies, often unnoticed, can significantly impact revenue streams over time.

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