Practice Index

JUNE 19, 2025

That starts with accurate and consistent recording. Practices are encouraged to log language needs in the patient record at the first opportunity and to include these details in all referrals. That includes setting up escalation pathways to report and investigate discrimination.

Appointments 52

Appointments Follow-Up Communication Patient Records 52

Practice Index

JULY 10, 2025

Not a true story (as we know that would break confidentiality) but a made-up one largely based on real-life experiences in HR. Jennifer was puzzled by Sandy’s story and, out of interest, she decides to run a search to see what, if any, patient records his account had accessed around that time. I’m going to tell you a story.

Patient Records 91

Patient Records Follow-Up Huddles/Rounds Medication 91

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

Medical Economics

JUNE 25, 2025

Enter into this climate two emerging payment approaches that are gaining traction: the pay‑first model, which collects copays, deductibles and any postvisit balances up front, and the direct primary care (DPC) model, which replaces fee‑for‑service billing with a flat subscription fee for primary care services.

Patient Experience 95

Patient Experience Billing Insurance Appointments 95

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Confirm Appointments It’s best practice to provide patients with reminder or confirmation calls the day before their appointment. Sometimes, patients forget appointments because of their busy schedules. A simple follow-up can remind the patient about his visit, keeping the schedule in order.

Appointments 40

Appointments Scheduling Medical History Follow-Up 40

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 known as chart audit or charge review.) Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

Phlebotomy & EKG: Performing phlebotomy procedures and administering electrocardiograms (EKGs) , which can be challenging for younger patients. Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Appointments 52

Practice Index

JULY 10, 2025

Catch up here. Following the release of the 2023/24 data last week, Benchmarking Manager is now available FREE in the HUB , allowing you to see a snapshot of your practice ’s financial performance. June was full of long hot days, and plenty of challenges in general practice.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Transfers Patient Records Documentation 52

Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

Think of RAG as having a brilliant medical researcher who can instantly access and synthesize information from your entire healthcare knowledge base like patient records, clinical guidelines, research papers, and treatment protocols to provide precise, contextual answers to complex medical queries.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

Real Time Data Synchronization EHR registration systems provide real time data synchronization across all system modules, ensuring that patient information updates are immediately available to clinical staff, billing personnel, and other authorized users.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Scheduling Insurance 52

Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. These vital tasks provide a seamless patient experience and allow medical professionals to focus on caregiving. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Problem Solving Skills Billing 40

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Follow up on lab results and inform patients of their results as instructed by the physician.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Follow-Up 52

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Consider these findings: 63% of patients rate safety as their top priority when interacting with their physicians. Incorrect diagnoses, surgical errors, and medication mix-ups often result from delayed or unclear communication. For example, a physician must know about a patients allergies. What to do?

Communication 52

Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

Northwest Career College

JUNE 1, 2025

The trend to work from home in this profession gained considerable popularity due to the following reasons: Technology Made Remote Work Possible: With the advancement of secure, cloud-based software and electronic medical records, working at home in medical billing and coding is easier than ever.

Billing 40

Billing Medication Certification Communication 40

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Reporting and Analytics : Provide actionable insights into practice performance, patient trends, and revenue generation. Task Automation : Simplify repetitive tasks such as sending reminders, generating reports, or follow-ups with automation. Is the data backed up on a mirrored out-of-state site?

Appointments 52

Appointments Billing Scheduling HIPAA 52

Northwest Career College

MAY 17, 2025

Conversely, the m edical Administrative Assistant oversees the smooth running of daily operations by scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling administrative tasks. They perform support duties such as managing patient records, setting appointments, and answering phones.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Appointments Patient Records 40

Northwest Career College

APRIL 23, 2025

Most of their tasks involve handling patient records and managing insurance claims to ensure smooth dentist scheduling. These require strong organizational skills and attention to detail; minor errors could create problems in patient care or billing.

Administrative Work 40

Administrative Work Patient Records Scheduling Billing 40

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Payer Weekly Every Wednesday IT Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Clinicians and facilities need better, more consistent ways to access patient information, communicate proactively, and keep patients up to date.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Follow-Up Patient Experience Patient Records 52

Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

These data breaches have affected millions of patients, putting their sensitive healthcare information at risk. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year. In 2018, the healthcare sector saw 15 million patient records compromised across 503 breaches, which was three times the amount seen in 2017.

Follow-Up 241

Follow-Up Documentation HIPAA Patient Records 241

Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays. A well-maintained and up-to-date patient database contributes to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the revenue cycle. This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes.

Medication 105

Medication Follow-Up Billing Appointments 105

Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

When speaking with prospective medical coding partners, make sure to find out how they follow compliance rules. They should give you a list of compliance procedures they take as a company and how they ensure each employee is following rules and regulations. It’s 100% non-negotiable for a practice to stay in business and be successful.

Medical Coding 105

Medical Coding Medication Billing Communication 105

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

doctors are using digital health tools in patient care, with quickening adoption of telehealth and remote monitoring technology, according to a study from the American Medical Association (AMA). This survey, conducted in 2019 among 1,359 U.S.

Vital Signs 102

Vital Signs Follow-Up Patient Records Diagnostics 102

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters. The following is not an exhaustive list and state laws may apply, so check regulations in your state. What are Therapy Notes?

Appointments 98

Appointments Documentation HIPAA Follow-Up 98

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

They manage patient records, schedule appointments, and keep track of medical supplies. This attention to detail helps the entire medical team focus on what they do best—caring for patients. Medical assistants also play a crucial role in patient follow-up and care. Another big job is scheduling appointments.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Follow-Up 52

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

This initial interaction helps the doctor understand the patient’s condition better and sets the stage for an efficient consultation. Besides patient preparation, assisting with medical procedures is a significant part of our job. From minor surgeries to routine check-ups, we provide essential support to doctors and nurses.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Patient Records 52

MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

What Does an Electronic Health Records Specialist Do? As a vital part of the healthcare team , an Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHR) is responsible for updating patient records, transcribing doctor's notes and charting procedure codes. Then, the work begins!

Medical Terminology 79

Medical Terminology Bookkeeping Billing Insurance 79

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They can plan appointments, keep track of patient records, and send reminders, but they can do a lot more than just help with paperwork. On the administrative side, they can set up appointments, answer questions from patients, check up on treatment plans that are still in the works, and help with insurance claims and bills.

Patient Records 52

Patient Records Follow-Up Appointments Billing 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 known as chart audit or charge review.) Also, document all the services provided and code them appropriately.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the core tasks that make up a dental assistant’s day. These activities are vital for the smooth operation of any dental practice and for maintaining high standards of patient care. Each tool is placed in the autoclave following strict guidelines to ensure complete sterilization.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Appointments Follow-Up Patient Records 52

CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Poor Follow-Ups Some patients may have to wait for test results or additional information from doctors. Patients are usually anxious to receive such information. If the eventual follow-up isn’t clear, the patient must spend time chasing down the answers they need. This simplifies scheduling.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Appointments Patient Satisfaction Scheduling 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Their versatile skill set allows them to perform both clinical and administrative tasks, bridging the gap between direct patient care and efficient healthcare administration. Medical Assistants also play a significant role in preventive medicine, assisting with screenings, patient education, and follow-up care.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Appointments 52

Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

However, EMRs are limited in their ability to share information outside the original practice, making it challenging to coordinate care with other providers, and have a more complete patient record. With information coming from multiple sources, EHRs offer a more comprehensive view of a patient’s health. What is an EHR?

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EHR / EMR Patient Records Medical History Follow-Up 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Doing your due diligence—including reading up on athenaCollector reviews—will help you make an informed decision about whether it is the right RCM solution for you. Reduced administrative burden: Automating manual billing tasks frees up resources for staff to devote more time to direct patient care.

Billing 52

Billing Follow-Up Appointments Patient Care 52

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Then, we’ll discuss keeping patient data safe and following health laws.  From checking your needs to setting up the software, this guide has you covered.  This speeds up reimbursements.  It updates patient records with insurance changes automatically. It also keeps your patients’ information safe. 

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These issues take a lot of time and patience, and the patient may have to speak with insurance companies to resolve problems. Patient Records Management and Confidentiality Maintaining patient records is one of the most important responsibilities that a medical administrative assistant would undertake.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Patient Records Appointments 40

Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Follow these best practices for documenting group treatment: Be specific. Record the focus of each session, techniques used, and each participant’s engagement and progress. Record therapeutic interventions. Stay up-to-date on unique documentation requirements for group therapy. Take attendance. Audit documentation.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and follow strict protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff. Administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling billing duties often fall under their purview as well.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Patient Records Appointments Communication 52