Valant

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Read on to learn how your practice can keep up with the current rules and prepare for future changes. Heavier documentation. Mental healthcare claims usually require more documentation than physical healthcare. Parity laws have upped the expectations for documenting and justifying treatment. A worklist of charges.

Billing 94

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 94

Doximity

MARCH 21, 2025

Physicians spend a significant amount of time on administrative work, from writing letters to handling insurance documentation. She estimates that this prompt saves her up to two hours per week , and sometimes even more when demand is high. Follow-up in three months with repeat labs. Jacob Mathew, Jr.,

Documentation 98

Documentation Follow-Up Insurance Tests 98

Physicians Practice

JULY 8, 2025

Vendors routinely slip automatic price escalators into renewals; over-ordering ties up thousands of dollars in inventory that expires on the shelf; and a single unplugged power strip or unfilled appointment slot can erase the margin on an entire patient visit. The seven tactics that follow require no layoffs and little to no capital outlay.

Billing 107

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 107

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Behavioral health providers managing both clinical care and business operations face unique challenges: complex prior authorization requirements, extensive documentation standards, and insurance coverage barriers. Common reasons for denied claims include using the wrong code or submitting incomplete documentation.

Billing 88

Billing Follow-Up Insurance Documentation 88

Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to the American Association of Medical Audit Specialists (AAMAS) , a medical billing audit is a process to determine whether data is in a providers health record and by appropriate and referenced medical policies, documents, or support services listed on a providers bill. Also known as chart audit or charge review.)

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

EvidenceCare

JULY 8, 2025

Real-time dashboards can also flag length of stay variance, prompting collaboration to streamline processes and free up capacity for higher-acuity admissions. When clinicians privately see how their imaging rates, antibiotic choices, or LOS metrics stack up against trusted colleagues, the data becomes personal and motivating.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Discharges Collaboration 130

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Popular solutions include improving documentation efficiency (a pain point for physicians) and care team coordination. Use pre-visit planning and pre-appointment lab testing to reduce time wasted on the review of follow-up results. The post What is the Quadruple Aim of healthcare?

Documentation 59

Documentation Medical Assistant Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction 59

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 19, 2025

Proper Labeling and Documentation: Label samples accurately immediately after‍ collection and record all⁣ necessary details in hospital facts⁣ systems. Adherence to Safety Protocols: Follow infection control measures,‌ dispose of ‌sharps safely,‌ and prevent cross-contamination.

Hospital 40

Hospital Sterilization Diagnostics Safety Compliance 40

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 20, 2025

HIPAA incident management is the process of tracking, responding to, and documenting HIPAA security incidents as they are detected by automated security tools or reported by members of the workforce. Location where the incident occurred. Description of the incident, including how it was discovered.

HIPAA 95

HIPAA Business Associate Documentation Follow-Up 95

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 6, 2025

Maintain hygiene and safety: Follow infection ‍control guidelines and wear protective⁢ gear. preventing needlestick injuries: Follow strict safety ⁢procedures and dispose of sharps properly. Here are some practical tips: Practice proper technique: Ensure⁢ proper vein selection and needle insertion angles.

Certification 40

Certification Diagnostics Communication Sterilization 40

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The cash payment may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims received.Class members wishing to submit a claim for reimbursement of losses may claim up to $300 for documented unreimbursed ordinary losses, including up to 4 hours of lost time at $25 per hour.

Follow-Up 69

Follow-Up HIPAA Documentation Scheduling 69

Relias

JULY 23, 2025

However, repeated offenses can total up to $25,000 annually, and in cases of willful neglect that go uncorrected, penalties can reach as high as $1.5 Some of these challenges are common occurrences that can crop up despite staff’s best efforts. Documentation Documentation integrity involves the accuracy of the complete health record.

Best Practices 40

Best Practices Billing Documentation Communication 40

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 19, 2025

Practical Tips‌ for Aspiring Hospital ⁤phlebotomists If you’re preparing to pursue ‌a career ​as a hospital phlebotomist, consider the following practical tips: Invest⁣ in quality training and certification programs to enhance your skills. Stay up-to-date‍ with medical safety standards and laboratory procedures.

Hospital 40

Hospital Certification Follow-Up Diagnostics 40

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 24, 2025

Key Responsibilities of a⁤ Phlebotomist Core ‍duties encompass the following: blood Collection: Safely collecting blood samples via venipuncture, capillary puncture, or venous access devices. Labeling Samples: ​ Properly labeling collected samples to prevent mix-ups. Prioritize patient communication and empathy to build trust.

Certification 40

Certification Diagnostics Tests Documentation 40

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 4, 2025

Record Keeping ‌& ⁢Documentation: Practice maintaining accurate patient records and compliance documentation. Be Persistent and Proactive: Follow up ​after submitting applications and⁢ demonstrate your commitment to gaining⁣ hands-on experience.

Documentation 40

Documentation Certification Follow-Up Communication 40

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies. Compliance and audit reports help you monitor adherence to coding, documentation, and billing standards.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Physicians Practice

JULY 23, 2025

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and for today’s P2 Management Minute let’s size up staff productivity in just three data-driven steps. Finally, follow the money. Celebrate billers who slash denials and coach anyone whose follow-up drags. Start with what patients feel.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Follow-Up 52

Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2025

The following strategies offer a comprehensive approach for healthcare professionals to safeguard their mental health and maintain resilience in a demanding field. By setting boundaries, seeking support, and embracing tools like therapy or career reevaluation, you reinforce the foundation that holds up your entire practice.

Outpatient Care 52

Outpatient Care Follow-Up Documentation Communication 52

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 14, 2025

Sample Labeling: Properly labeling blood samples instantly after collection to avoid mix-ups. Ensuring Safety and Compliance Following Infection Control Protocols: Adhering to strict hygiene practices, wearing gloves, and disposing​ of sharps ‍safely. Maintain Hygiene Standards: Always​ follow infection control protocols.

Sterilization 40

Sterilization Diagnostics Follow-Up Tests 40

Medical Economics

JULY 25, 2025

After two decades in the medical billing industry, we’ve seen too many trustworthy physicians get blindsided by audit requests, scrambling to gather documentation while trying to understand what went wrong. For example, take an orthopedist who actually sees up to 70 patients a day. But that high volume still triggered an audit.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Insurance Tests 52

Practice Index

JANUARY 30, 2025

What can we learn about the left shift of activity from this document? More patient-initiated follow-ups, greater use of the NHS App, and GPs to support patients activating choice of treatment provider are also included. to 4M, with a payment of 20 per advice and guidance request for general practice attached.

Follow-Up 90

Follow-Up Care Plan Documentation Hospital 90

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies. Compliance and audit reports help you monitor adherence to coding, documentation, and billing standards.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Medical Economics

JULY 1, 2025

Nearly one-third (28%) said physicians spent between 7 and 12 of those minutes focused on documentation. In that context, it’s not hard to understand why AI-powered ambient documentation that transcribes and organizes patient conversations into electronic health records (EHRs), is gaining favor. It also presents a business case.

Appointments 58

Appointments Documentation Patient Support Communication 58

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 23, 2025

Labeling and ​documentation: ⁤Properly labeling samples to prevent mix-ups. Follow aseptic techniques to prevent‌ contamination and infection. Sample ⁢processing: ⁣ Centrifugation, ‍aliquoting, and initial testing routines. Quality control: Monitoring collection procedures and storage conditions.

Sterilization 40

Sterilization Diagnostics Tests Patient Satisfaction 40

Health Prime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Wrapping up your practice for the New Year includes: Reconciling all accounts accurately Sorting out outstanding claims Updating patient information These measures will prevent discrepancies that lead to financial loss, reduce mistakes, and speed up the claim approval process, allowing your practice to continue running without glitches.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52

Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management systems are goldmines of information. Review Documentation: Review the patient record, encounter forms, and billing documents for completeness and accuracy. Also, document all the services provided and code them appropriately. Also known as chart audit or charge review.)

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 24, 2025

Record Keeping: Documenting patient information, ‌test orders, and collection details accurately. Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following infection control procedures and safety regulations to prevent contamination and accidents. 4:00 PM Wrap up, document completed procedures, and prepare supplies for next day.

Certification 40

Certification Sterilization Continuing Education Follow-Up 40

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Through AI Notes’ capabilities to streamline and automate clinical documentation, the feature gives back valuable time to providers so they can focus on what matters most, whether it be patient care, reduced burnout or scalable growth. Which tasks pile up and hang over your head? What drags down your earning potential?

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Billing HIPAA 52

Relias

MAY 28, 2025

It came up over and over again in our national survey of direct support professionals ineffective supervision results in frustrations among experienced DSPs and dissatisfaction with their job. A DSP must follow those steps, adjusting as necessary, and then document what happened and the progress achieved.

Communication 75

Communication Follow-Up Teamwork Documentation 75

Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

The integration of electronic signature capture and document management capabilities streamlines the registration process while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and consent requirements.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Scheduling Insurance 52

Medical Economics

JULY 8, 2025

Practices that take a proactive stance turn claim denials into early warning indicators that speed up payments and streamline everyday operations. Without a designated person or defined process for handling each step of denial follow-up, tasks easily slip through the cracks. You don’t need long training to make this work.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Medication Patient Experience 66

Practice Index

MARCH 13, 2025

Those are the words of a Manchester-based Practice Manager who was talking to us following a recent article by Kay Keane asking What is a Practice Manager Worth?. The reality of a Practice Managers day One of the comments responding to Kays article sums up the issues Practice Managers face. last night.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication Documentation 98

Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

These systems offer significant advantages in data consistency and workflow efficiency, as clinical documentation automatically flows into billing processes without manual intervention. Patients should be able to view statements, make payments, set up payment plans, and communicate with billing staff through the portal.

Billing 40

Billing Hospital Documentation Insurance 40

Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

Unlike conventional AI models that rely solely on their training data, RAG combines the power of large language models with real time information retrieval from your organization’s specific databases and documents.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

Physicians Practice

JULY 15, 2025

Here’s how this typically works: The health plan sends an explanation of benefits (EOB) document to the member via mail or email. This document informs the member how much they may owe out of pocket based on the contractual adjustment and the amount paid by the health plan. Make it easy for patients to follow through with payment.

Billing 59

Billing Communication Documentation Collaboration 59

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 7, 2025

Maintain ‍professionalism: Follow hygiene, safety, and privacy protocols ​diligently. Leverage technology: Use ⁣mobile devices and lab portals ⁣to stay organized and up-to-date. These roles are increasingly in demand ‌due to the rise of home ⁤healthcare, telemedicine, and patient-centric service‌ models.

Certification 40

Certification Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 40

Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

While we often focus our blog articles on streamlining clinical documentation , managing the deluge of messages in your EHR is equally important. For the average PCP seeing 20 patients per day, that adds up to over 13 hours per week. Use Message Templates Dont type the same response over and over.

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Huddles/Rounds Triage Scheduling Follow-Up 59