Medical Economics

JUNE 18, 2025

SHOW MORE Annual report puts depletion three years ahead of projected schedule in 2024 report. Efforts to cut waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare are prioritized to ensure long-term fiscal stability. © Jerome Romme - stock.adobe.com Stock_128088098.jpeg

Insurance

Practice Builders

APRIL 25, 2024

A successful practice’s ability to schedule patient appointments effectively is essential in the dynamic healthcare industry. As healthcare digital marketing providers, we know that making the most of patients’ schedules not only guarantees improved productivity but also improves the patient experience in general.

Scheduling

Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

As your practice grows, a strong team will include front and back-office staff to handle patient communication, scheduling, billing, etc. Adding medication management can make your practice more helpful and appealing to patients, as well as payers. A cornerstone of patient-centered care is the behavioral health treatment plan.

Billing

Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2021

The top-, bottom-, and middle-line through the caregiver role in healthcare is that, in Shah’s words, “The biggest untapped opportunities for health systems administrators and clinical teams to impact the health and wellness of their patients — and to truly get to patient-centered care — is to care about unpaid caregivers.”

Communication

Guideway Care

JUNE 18, 2024

The increasing focus on HCAHPS scores among physicians reflects a broader shift toward patient-centered care, quality improvement, financial viability, and adaptability in a changing healthcare landscape.

Patient Satisfaction

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

By incorporating emotional intelligence training into the curriculum, we equip Medical Assistant students with tools to foster compassionate and patient-centered care. – Time management: Prioritizing tasks, organizing schedules, and managing workloads effectively to reduce errors and delays.

Medical Assistant

CareerStep

JULY 31, 2024

Emphasis on soft skills and patient-centered care While technical skills are critical, soft skills such as empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence are becoming increasingly important in healthcare. It involves less rote memorization of facts and figures, and more real-world application of skills.

Patient Centered Care

Valant

MARCH 25, 2024

If your behavioral health practice is transitioning from one EHR to another, it’s important that the transition feel smooth to patients. Here are some key considerations for minimizing disruption for patients during an EHR switch. Examples might include: The new software will make scheduling easier.

Scheduling

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

We will discuss how these vital team members promote seamless communication, develop mutual respect and trust, and foster a collaborative, patient-centered care culture.

Medical Assistant

Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Practice management: Provides a single real-time medical billing dashboard to track all claim and appointment-related tasks, helping to maintain schedule density and optimize practice operations. Providers can view schedules, sign orders, and gain real-time access to EHR data, offering flexibility and convenience.

Appointments

Minority Nurse

MARCH 22, 2023

Most people don’t have primary care physicians, schedule annual check-ups, or think about preventive care. Members of my community were often struggling with obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease, and there were several dialysis centers in my neighborhood.

Follow-Up

Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. It allows for resources to be allocated most efficiently, freeing up valuable time for clinicians and staff to focus on patient care and the patient experience.

Billing

Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These systems not only alleviate staff burden but also establish a consistent, personalized patient engagement framework, demonstrating a commitment to patient-centered care. By harnessing the capabilities of digital platforms, your practice can send pre-visit information directly to patients.

Communication

Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Let’s outline some of the most vital soft skills that can considerably enhance a medical assistant’s ability to provide exceptional care. Empathy and Compassion Empathy and compassion are the foundation of all patient-centered care.

Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the various aspects of patient experience that Dental Assistants impact, both in and out of the dental chair. By understanding Dental Assistants’ influence on patient experience, you will gain a deeper appreciation for their vital contributions to the dental care team.

Patient Experience

Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

Billing processes should align with these value-based models to ensure fair compensation for high-quality care. Cybersecurity: Safeguarding patient data in a digital era With the increasing reliance on digital platforms, cybersecurity remains a top concern for healthcare providers. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Billing

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

Patient experience and health outcomes Patient satisfaction statistics highlight a direct correlation between enhanced patient experiences and improved health outcomes, emphasizing the value of patient-centered care. A survey in 2024 revealed that 83.8%

Patient Experience

Relias

MAY 6, 2025

Patient satisfaction and health outcomes are closely connected happier patients are more likely to follow medical advice, reducing costly readmissions. Improves quality of care Patient satisfaction and quality of care go hand in hand. When healthcare teams prioritize patient-centered care, outcomes improve.

Patient Satisfaction

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

By asking the right patient satisfaction survey questions, you can gain valuable insights that help enhance patient experiences and outcomes. In todays healthcare landscape, the patients voice has never been more critical. Question 2: Missed appointments What prevented you from being able to attend your appointment?

Patient Satisfaction

Will Peach MD

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Managing logistics, such as transcript submission and exam scheduling, requires attention to detail. Embracing cultural diversity and building cultural competence allows you to understand and respect different customs and perspectives, fostering inclusive and patient-centered care.

Admissions

The Healthcare Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Instead, the doctors gave them given feeding schedules. Even though new moms were not ill, many pediatricians nonetheless deemed it entirely unreasonable for them to decide when to feed their babies.

Follow-Up

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. What is Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

Unit Organization and Environment

Health Prime

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that announces policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B payment policy issues. An increase in the valuation for timed behavioral health services under the PFS.

Scheduling

Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

The expanding workload in the primary care settings has created new opportunities for MAs to take on more responsibilities. The healthcare industry has also witnessed a fundamental shift toward patient-centered care, focusing on personalized treatment plans and improved patient outcomes.

Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

. – Educating patients on the importance of immunizations: Addressing common misconceptions and fears about vaccinations can help alleviate patient concerns and encourage them to protect themselves and their communities.

Medical Assistant