Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I recently received an email from a medical assistant in pathology requesting clarification on their scope of practice. Specifically, they wanted to know whether they could read a providers diagnoses and use that information to decide which documents they need to gather to prepare a patients chart.

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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. Document why you believe that.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The authors interpreted the aggregated data, participated in writing the first and subsequent drafts of the manuscript (with assistance from a medical writer funded by the sponsor… This does not disqualify the study, but it would be wrong to write that the authors chose the primary endpoint. The drug changes appetite and food handling.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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KevinMD.com

JULY 6, 2025

Most people don’t read their medical bills—they panic over them. I’ve worked with countless individuals who feel helpless in the face of these documents, unsure of what they owe, why they owe it, or whether Read more… Decoding your medical bill: What those charges really mean originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Scrubs

APRIL 5, 2023

Dereck Paul is the co-founder of Glass Health, a start-up in San Francisco that offers artificial intelligence chatbot services to doctors looking to ease the burden of routine processes, such as patient documentation. “We need these folks not in burnt-out states, trying to complete documentation,” Paul told NPR.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. Therefore, establishing clear communication and maintaining thorough documentation is essential. Documentation.

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Doximity

MARCH 21, 2025

Physicians spend a significant amount of time on administrative work, from writing letters to handling insurance documentation. DO, MBA, FACP, FACOI, CPE, FAWM relies on Doximity GPT for drafting work limitation letters and prior authorization documents. "I Jacob Mathew, Jr., Sincerely, [Physician Name] [Credentials] Jiolver S.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Connect Quality is a free program created by the Chief Medical Information Office (CMIO) to help you meet your College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP) project requirements! A template that can be used to document all CPSA requirements. Our goal is to make your work easier.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 15, 2025

It needs mix of organizational skills, medical visions and ability to work effectively in fast-paced healthcare facilities. Health Unit Coordinators perform crucial administrative functions in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, freeing up medical staff to spend more time with patients. Healthcare documentation.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Medical billing audits are a great tool for achieving compliance and safeguarding revenue. Regular audits help medical practices stay on top of these changes and comply with coding and billing rules defined by the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and private payers. Why do these audits matter?

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

The product, which uses AI to summarize medical information from conversations between patients and clinicians, is now available across Kaiser’s 40 hospitals and more than 600 medical offices.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Are you considering using your iPhone for medical dictation? What is mobile medical speech-to-text? You’ll need mobile medical speech-to-text software to use your iPhone or iPad for medical dictation. However, keep in mind that speech-to-text apps are just one type of medical dictation workflow.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

those performing focused, well-defined tasks, such as image interpretation, risk modeling, or documentation (e.g., Medical decision making (diagnosis and management) is the hardest part of our job. This AI tool gathers information through a brief app-based triage chat (about 25 questions, 5 minutes) and the electronic medical record.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

These injuries were harder to see with the naked eye when found on patients of color, particularly those of African or Hispanic descent. “Without being able to see them, there’s nothing for me to document,” Scafide said. She developed the technology in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Forbes Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Moving beyond uses for research and development, customer service needs, reducing administrative documentation burdens or easing regulatory processes, the latest trend by hospitals is to … The potential number of use-cases for AI in healthcare settings seems to be increasing at an exponential pace.

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Mobius MD

MARCH 7, 2025

More physicians are using medical speech-to-text software to save time on clinical notes. This article discusses three of the top HIPAA-compliant medical dictation apps in 2025. Three of the best products on the market in 2025 are Mobius Conveyor , Dragon Medical One , and NVoq.Voice.

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KevinMD.com

JULY 1, 2025

Medicine today is single-encounter oriented with documentation largely tailored for legal purposes rather than medical care. When an encounter ends, the physician must sign off the documentation and no further changes can be made; any corrections require another document that must also be signed off, but this is seldom done.

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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They are as close to neutral judges of medical evidence as it gets. The AAP champions surgery and medications. Now let’s compare the two documents. From their document. JMM Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 20, 2025

The software requirement document template or the SRS document template are the outline of the plan that needs to be followed while developing your software application. What is a software requirement specifications document? SRS documentation is crucial in the healthcare software development niche.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice. Five essential reports every medical practice should run 1. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 1, 2025

Medical assistants are required to abide by HIPAA laws to ensure proper confidentiality when collaborating with patients. Prism Career Institute provides a Medical Assistant program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City, New Jersey. What Is HIPAA?

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 8, 2025

Pursuing a role as a medical assistant is a wonderful way to begin a satisfying career in the healthcare field, as they work in a variety of settings and specialties. However, the length of time required to complete a medical assistant training program depends on the schedule, school, and modality of the courses taught.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 12, 2025

AI use is rising, but confidence is lagging Fifty-seven percent of responding physicians reported using AI tools in their practice, mostly for tasks like documentation and billing, in the form of chatbots, and even for assistance with diagnostics.

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Physicians Practice

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Safely integrating AI functions into medical practices can improve workflow for staff and limit administrative burden.

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Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Enrolling in medical training programs in Charlotte, North Carolina , helps trainees gain the high-demand skills needed to navigate real-world challenges in hospitals, clinics, and other medical environments. For insights into choosing a medical training program, check out our detailed guide.

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Medical Economics

JUNE 30, 2025

AI in Staffing and Documentation (00:11:32) Explores AI’s role in automating scheduling and its success in clinical documentation (ambient scribing). Future Steps in Documentation and Efficiency (00:13:49) Considers whether agent AI can further automate tasks like billing and multi-step processes.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Mobile apps for physicians can enable communication with patients and other providers, enhance medical education, inform clinical decision-making, and streamline documentation. But with thousands of medical apps available for Apple and Android smartphones, where should you start?

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 2, 2024

The presence and importance of the computer and electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) adds an often unwanted and distracting third party to an intimate and personal discussion between provider and patient. When I later saw these patients in follow-up, I often had to re-do my initial consult as I did not have the required details documented.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Medical assistants are crucial in healthcare settings, serving as the backbone of clinical operations. However, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding the role of medical assistants. In reality, medical assistants typically complete accredited training programs or earn an associate’s degree in medical assisting.

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Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. Enrolling in a medical assistant program allows aspiring professionals to receive the training and experience they need for this position.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Whether you’re a physician starting a practice or a healthcare provider working to expand patient access, getting medical insurance credentialing is vital. RELATED ARTICLE: Optimizing Insurance Payer Reimbursement with RCM Services What is Medical Insurance Credentialing? Unfortunately, it’s also a very taxing process.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Despite its significance, the manual processes involved in tackling medical claims are error prone and time-consuming. Join us as we examine how automation revolutionizes medical claims processing accuracy and improves outcomes across the healthcare spectrum. Reducing duplication errors in medical claims documentation.

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Scrubs

MARCH 1, 2023

She was employed at the in-house medical clinic in a Tyson Foods plant before being ousted from the job due to her lack of credentials. “It infuriates and sickens me that someone would impersonate a nurse or any other medical professional. The company delayed her access to medical care, proper treatment, and time to heal.

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Scrubs

JUNE 20, 2023

Original Reporting by: Brett Kelman A Tennessee doctor has lost his medical license for issuing covid-19 vaccine waivers to patients he never met in at least three states. Coble then issued a waiver to those customers despite “the absence of any patient/physician relationship,” according to the health department document.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 1, 2025

Youve found the best EMR for your specialty and streamlined your documentation workflow. However, managing a successful medical practice in 2025 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Here are 6 of our favorite medical practice software tools in 2025, each with a different purpose.

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We Care Online

JUNE 19, 2025

Why Regulatory Strategy Matters From Day One Launching a clinical trial isn’t only about medical innovation — it’s about regulatory readiness. Products that are supported by clear regulatory rationale, robust documentation, and proactive oversight are more likely to reach patients faster — and stay on the market longer.

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