Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 8, 2025

Outage of Communication Between Connect Care Systems In the early hours of Thursday, July 10, 2025, between 00:30 and 02:45 , the environment that controls information flow between clinical systems, the Regional Integration Engine, will be taking a scheduled outage.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 16, 2025

DSH Payment Cuts: Scheduled federal cuts to Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, which support hospitals serving many low-income and uninsured patients, are set to take effect in 2025, potentially reducing federal DSH allotments by up to 50% in some states. Work with your vendors to help you.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

You’ll work directly with patients and medical teams, learning skills like patient care, communication, and problem-solving. Many healthcare facilities offer multiple shifts, so you can choose a schedule that works best for you. Plus, with WeCare Online’s CNA program, you can complete your training on your own time.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Strong communication skills are also crucial, allowing nurses to convey vital information effectively to patients, families, and the healthcare team. Additionally, the nature of shift work in emergency care, with long hours and irregular schedules, can disrupt personal lives.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 5, 2025

Flexible Scheduling: Opportunities for part-time, full-time, or evening shifts. Develop Soft ⁢Skills: Focus on empathy, communication, and patience. Attention to‍ Detail: Ensuring ‍accurate ⁢specimen identification and labeling. Compassion ​and Patience: Handling nervous or ⁣arduous patients with care.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 22, 2025

Skills and​ qualities ⁢of⁤ a Triumphant Medical Assistant To excel as a medical assistant , certain skills⁢ and personal qualities are essential.These include: Communication skills : Clear and compassionate communication with patients and team⁣ members. Organizational skills : managing multiple​ tasks efficiently.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 2, 2025

I spend most of my time ⁣calmly and ‍confidently drawing blood from patients of all ages-from nervous children to elderly adults. Patience and empathy are key. After collecting samples, I label and store ‌them securely before moving on to the next patient.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 23, 2025

Enhancing transparency and communication around authorization decisions aims to minimize care delays and ensure continuity. Enhance transparency and communication around authorization decisions and appeals. Reduce the volume of medical services subject to prior authorization by Jan. Roger “Doc” Marshall, MD (R-Kansas), and Rep.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 15, 2025

Document and communicate with the healthcare team. Communication skills. Key challenges include: Fast-Paced: Hospitals work on the basis of speedy and precise work which can get overwhelming Problem Solving: HUCs address scheduling conflicts or documentation problems quickly. Common tasks include: Managing patient records.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 19, 2025

Flexible⁤ Scheduling: Opportunities ⁣for ​shifts and part-time work. Develop excellent communication skills to ease patient anxiety and foster trust. Opportunity⁢ for Advancement: Progression into ⁢supervisory roles or specialization areas. Fulfilling work: Contributing ⁤directly to patient care and ⁤diagnosis.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

Practise⁢ Good Communication: Develop excellent interpersonal⁢ skills to make patients comfortable. This role ⁤combines technical skill, ‌communication, ‌and compassion, making it‌ both ‌challenging and rewarding. Maintain Professionalism and Hygiene: follow strict safety protocols‌ to ensure ​sample integrity and personal safety.

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Mobius MD

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Does your office staff gather insurance information and patient history when scheduling? An intuitive portal can free up medical staff time by allowing patients to review educational materials, schedule non-urgent appointments, and update their medical histories online. Are patients asked to complete the necessary forms before arrival?

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 8, 2025

Location ⁢and Schedule: Choose ‌programs ‍offering flexible schedules or online options if needed. Focus on Patient Comfort: Develop excellent communication skills to ease patient anxiety. Hands-On Experience: ⁤ Practical training wiht real or simulated patients enhances your skills and‌ confidence.

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EvidenceCare

JUNE 18, 2025

Dr. Chaudry outlined how data lives in hundreds of siloed systems—EMRs, LIS, RIS, billing platforms, scheduling tools—and each has its own formats, definitions, and communication protocols. Access to vast amounts of data is supposed to be an asset, but in practice, it often creates new challenges.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 27, 2025

Phlebotomist Hours: Complete⁢ Guide to Schedules, Benefits⁣ & Practical Tips Are you considering a ‍career as a phlebotomist or⁢ just curious about what the typical​ work hours⁢ entail? Generally, the schedules are designed ‌to accommodate patient needs and operational ⁤hours.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

Tighten scheduling, use digital check-ins, and text updates if the day runs behind. Communicate with empathy Trust thrives on clear, compassionate dialogue. Small details tell patients they’re respected and cared for. Cut wait times Patients hate long delays.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 22, 2025

Skills Required: ‍ Effective skills include proper vein selection, needle⁣ insertion techniques, patient communication, and sample handling. Flexible Schedules: Opportunities for part-time, full-time, or freelance work. Career Stability: Jobs in phlebotomy tend to have good prospects with low barriers to‍ entry.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments. Record your own! Interested in stepping in front of the camera to share a quick tip of your own, or have a suggestion for a topic we should spotlight in an upcoming P² Management Minute?

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 27, 2025

These programs typically​ cover: Basic​ anatomy and physiology blood collection techniques Patient communication and safety procedures Infection‌ control and safety protocols Certification is often offered by community ⁢colleges, ‌technical schools,‍ and healthcare‍ organizations.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 21, 2025

This role ‍requires technical skill, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. Flexible Work Schedules: Opportunities for part-time, full-time, ‌and evening shifts. Develop ‍Strong Communication Skills: Building⁢ rapport with patients eases procedures and reduces stress. Ready to begin?

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 9, 2025

Enhance Patient Communication Good communication skills will help the Medical Assistant build trust and ensure patients understand their treatment plans. Here, the focus is to enhance these much-needed communication skills for a better patient experience. Improved listening and explaining increase patient comfort and support.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 21, 2025

Next, prioritize clear, thorough communication. Patients who feel heard, respected, and informed are less likely to pursue legal action. Encourage clinicians to spend an extra moment listening, making eye contact, and summarizing each visit clearly. Miscommunication often triggers malpractice claims.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 25, 2025

Once your practice reaches a certain size, juggling daily tasks like scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, managing patient communication, and ensuring accurate billing can become frustratingly complex and slow down operations. Learn More: See Communication Tools in Action.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 14, 2025

Tracking Specimen Status: Monitoring the‌ status of specimens and communicating with lab staff. Prioritize Patient Comfort: Use gentle techniques ⁤and clear communication. Case Study: A‍ Day in the Life of a Phlebotomist Jane, a certified ⁤phlebotomist, starts her⁣ day by reviewing her schedule in a busy outpatient clinic.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 23, 2025

A dip in visits, or a pileup of unworked RVUs, flags scheduling chokepoints or understaffed roles before your revenue feels the hit. Next, measure encounters, work RVUs, or panel size per full-time equivalent. Compare your numbers to MGMA or specialty benchmarks each month. Finally, follow the money.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 5, 2025

First-Hand Experience: A Day in the Life of a Phlebotomist Starting your day as a phlebotomist involves preparing equipment, reviewing scheduled appointments, and ‍adhering to strict safety protocols. Career⁢ Advancement : Opportunities to specialize or advance into⁣ supervisory roles or medical technology.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 21, 2025

Develop soft skills : Empathy, patience, ​and clear communication are essential. Her day begins with preparing her ⁢workspace and reviewing scheduled patient appointments. Maintain certification through continuing education requirements. gain hands-on experience : Volunteer or seek internships if possible.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 25, 2025

Additionally,​ phlebotomy offers flexible work schedules, high job stability, and the chance to​ advance into‌ more specialized roles such as medical laboratory technician or healthcare supervisor. enroll in a Program: Register for a course that fits your schedule and budget.

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Certification Scheduling Communication Diagnostics 40

Northwest Career College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Explain in detail Communication must be clear at all times. Communicate with the patient in terms they will understand or will explain things best to them. Whether scheduling appointments, instructing about office policies, or just plain simple communication, use the most straightforward and most understandable terms.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 26, 2025

Soft skills of patience, communication, and empathy are as helpful as being able to draw blood from them. Communication Skills The Phlebotomy Technician has to communicate clearly with the patient, doctor, nurse, and other health professionals involved. Imagine a trypanophobia patienthow can you calm them?

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 26, 2025

Practice patient communication and care⁣ in diverse settings. Start Volunteering Register for⁤ scheduled blood drives or health events. Prioritize⁢ patient comfort: Use gentle techniques ⁣and communicate clearly. Professional⁣ Progress Enhance your phlebotomy skills through ⁤real-world ‌experience.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 24, 2025

Despite being a specialized role, phlebotomy technicians enjoy ⁣various benefits, including job stability, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement. Strong Communication ​Skills: Explaining procedures clearly and empathizing with patients. What Is a Phlebotomy Technician?

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Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

How to Take Control of Your EHR Inbox Whether your goal is to reclaim time or improve patient communication, these 14 tipsinspired by Jay Winner, MD will help. Using templates will make your communication more consistent and efficient. Consider working with your team to build this structure into clinic scheduling.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 7, 2025

Flexibility and Autonomy Many mobile⁣ phlebotomy roles offer ⁢flexible schedules,⁢ allowing you to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle. Plan your routes: Use ​mapping apps ⁤to optimize your travel⁤ schedule and reduce downtime. Here are⁢ some compelling reasons to consider⁢ this specialized healthcare ‍role: 1.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 24, 2025

Empathy and Communication: comforting anxious patients and explaining ‍procedures clearly. Flexible Schedules: Opportunities for shift work and part-time‌ roles. Prioritize patient communication and empathy to build trust. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in labeling and documentation.

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Medical Economics

JULY 1, 2025

Patients are comfortable with AI in operational tasks like prescription refills and appointment scheduling but wary of its role in diagnosis and treatment. Trust in AI requires clear communication, with patients preferring direct information from physicians about AI's role in their care. It also presents a business case.

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Arkenea

JULY 9, 2025

Clear communication about implementation timelines, training schedules, and support resources helps reduce anxiety and resistance to change. Operational modules include scheduling systems, registration processes, bed management, and supply chain management that support healthcare organization operational efficiency.

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