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How to Streamline Your Medical Claims Management Process for Better Results 

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Patient frustration. Patient satisfaction may be at risk. A survey found that patients who experienced a claim denial rated their satisfaction with care 8.2 An integrated app for seamlessly managing patient notes, billing codes, and rounding lists. points lower than those who didn’t.

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Primary care news round-up (20th to 26th March 2025)

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In-person GP appointments linked to high patient satisfaction Practices that offer the most face-to-face GP appointments have the greatest patient satisfaction, according to researchers from the University of Manchester. The study involved data from 5,500 practices and found that 69.5% of appointments were face to face.

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Primary care news round-up (17th to 23rd April 2025)

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In-person consultations contribute to patient satisfaction Reductions in face-to-face appointments have contributed to a collapse in public satisfaction with GP services. The Royal College of GPs commented that many patients like the convenience of remote consultations.

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9 ways to stay sharp when summer fatigue sets in

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Whether that means shifting office hours earlier to dodge triple-digit afternoons, scheduling a brisk team huddle to surface bottlenecks or prioritizing hydration and recovery time the way you’d prioritize a patient’s vitals, the payoff is the same: steady, sustainable performance.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

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Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Getting paid more consistently Better patient retention and improved patient satisfaction. And, according to McKinsey, more individualized treatment equals greater patient satisfaction.

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Primary care news round-up (7th to 13th November 2024)

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She added: “Through taking this quick and easy step, practices can gain access to a range of training, resources and guidance that can be used to make a real difference to the way they identify, support and refer their veteran patients.” By September, 72% of patients reported being satisfied with their attempts to contact their practice.

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P2 Management Minute: Boosting practice staff morale

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Ask staff members for ideas to make the day easier in every huddle. Hold a low-budget mini-event for patient-satisfaction highs, clean coding streaks, and yes, birthdays. Capture suggestions, and this is key, close the loop within a week. When staff see action, trust soars. Second, recognize great work in the moment.