ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Verify patient insurance information and process any necessary paperwork. Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions.

Medical Assistant

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Improved Efficiency and Accuracy The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes.

Billing

Arkenea

JUNE 8, 2025

It consists of information that is listed on a patients’ medical sheet. EHR includes vital signs, medical history, medications, diagnosis, progress reports, allergies, immunizations, imaging reports, and laboratory data. Healthcare facilities and providers can achieve MU by implementing the following steps.

Discharges

The HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 1, 2025

Equilibria Mental Health Services, Massachusetts Equilibria Mental Health Services in Massachusetts has discovered that the personal and protected health information of up to 2,000 individuals was potentially compromised in a phishing attack. The email accounts were accessed by an unauthorized third party for a short period on June 24, 2025.

HIPAA

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Rural Health Services, South Carolina Rural Health Services (RHS), a South Carolina healthcare provider serving patients in Aiken County, has experienced a sizeable data breach that has affected up to 36,542 patients. Artivion has confirmed that it has implemented additional safeguards to further protect and monitor its systems.

Medical History

Valant

JULY 24, 2024

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. This information is shared with insurance companies to justify claims. It may be appropriate to say that more data and follow-up sessions are needed.

Medical History

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. The following is not an exhaustive list and state laws may apply, so check regulations in your state. What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type?

Appointments

MedCerts

JULY 1, 2024

Medical Assistant As a medical assistant , you perform various clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings. You’ll interact with patients while taking their medical histories, performing physical examinations, recording vitals, preparing them for procedures and collecting samples for lab investigation.

Sterilization

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

Data had been backed up, and the backups were unaffected, so data could be recovered, and the network was rebuilt and restored within a week. Information potentially compromised in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment information, and health insurance information.

Medical History

CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices. Review any rejections, appealing if necessary.

Billing

Prism Career Institute

APRIL 15, 2025

As a medical assistant works to provide patient care and carry out administrative tasks within a healthcare environment, they must adhere to established rules and regulations. Following these standards helps prevent potential legal issues in the future.

Medical Assistant

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Remote medical assistants can help you grow your practice at a fraction of the cost of an in-house medical assistant. They can handle everything from billing and claims to long phone calls with insurance companies. How can a Medical Virtual Assistant Help?

Medication

CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They’re used for billing and insurance reasons. Think of it as a simplified language for a patient’s medical history, because every doctor and insurance company in the U.S That’s the job in a nutshell, but what exactly does a medical biller do? But, what does a medical coder’s typical day look like?

Billing

Prism Career Institute

JULY 23, 2024

This ensures that their skills remain up to date with growing knowledge and evolving practices. Where Do OB/GYN Medical Assistants Work? Once OB/GYN medical assistants have completed their diploma programs and certification, a variety of opportunities become open to them.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

A patient needs a referral before getting medical care from any other physician. A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. Providers can look up for insurance details, past medical history, and allergies before going ahead.

Medication

Prism Career Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

They’ll be able to give you insight into the industry and what it takes to succeed, and, if you like the facility where you’ve volunteered, you may have a leg up on the competition when applying for a position there.

Medical Assistant

ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Many healthcare providers may prescribe treatments that are not considered routine or may be expensive, an insurance company may need prior authorization (PA) to determine whether they will cover what the healthcare providers recommends 4. The healthcare provider must get approval from the insurance company.

Medication

Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

The cost depends on the team, features, functionalities, and the time required to wrap up the development process. Robust Security E-prescription contains data on patient medication, from which plausible ailments can be deduced. The cost of custom e-prescription software development is around $20,000 to $700,000 or more.

Transfers

Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

Medical assistants also undertake various administrative tasks that operate the facility daily. These duties may include scheduling patient appointments, maintaining patient records, directing tasks that follow up on processing billing and coding and coordinating communications between the patient and other health staff with the provider.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Especially since the healthcare sector requires complex coordination between insurance carriers, healthcare providers, patients, and third-party vendors, it’s essential to adopt the latest interoperability tech. They transfer patient information, including treatment records, medical history, billing, and more.

Transfers

CareerStep

MAY 27, 2024

The technician also assists with the filling of prescriptions by doing such things as retrieving drug stock bottles and labeling medications to be dispensed to patients. A pharmacy technician may also be involved in resolving insurance issues.

Huddles/Rounds

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

AAMA (American Association Of Medical Assistants) predicts increased demand for skilled medical assistants in the U.S. A total of 725,000 medical assistants were working in the U.S. This number is expected to increase up to 19% by 2029. Adaptability and efficiency are the core skills of a medical assistant.

Medical Assistant

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

As per the data, nearly 725,000 medical assistants were working in America in 2019. This number is expected to increase up to 19% by 2029, as per the US department of labour data. It implies that as a medical aspirant, a person can expect steady growth in the healthcare industry.

Medical Assistant

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

An EMR API integration involves linking in-house EMR to third-party services such as insurance management, billing portals, appointment booking platforms and more. Patients use these external services to fill an intake form online, check for claims, and access medical records. Here’s how it is done.

HIPAA

Doximity

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Imagine when you grew up in a home where your father’s got a lab in the house, you get to tinker as a child. So, I grew up in this environment where I felt like nothing was off the table. I said, well, what about the people who don’t have insurance because, at the time, almost a third of my patients did not have any insurance.

Unit Organization and Environment

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Medical assistants are vital for the healthcare industry. They take up several roles so that the healthcare facility works in a smooth and timely manner. Medical assistants ensure that adequate healthcare services are delivered. As per BLS, employers prefer hiring certified medical assistants. with documented U.S.

Medical Assistant

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Patient Frustration: Decreased patient satisfaction over the frustration of repeatedly providing medical history to different healthcare providers, leading to a diminished sense of trust in the healthcare system. This coordinated approach leads to better management of the patient’s mental health and improved diabetes control.

Unit Organization and Environment

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

Clinical Responsibilities: Playing a Vital Role in Patient Care A Medical Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support healthcare providers in delivering efficient, compassionate patient care. They also ensure that patient records are up-to-date and inform healthcare providers of any changes in patient conditions.

Medical Assistant