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An overview of the GP contract updates 2024/25

Practice Index

QOF changes 2024/25 In the 2024/25 QOF guidance, there are a number of changes. In particular, the guidance makes it clear that if you have no patients in the cohort, then there will be no points available for that indicator/area. Enhanced Access Payment: £7.674 multiplied by the PCN’s Adjusted Population at 1st January 2024.

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Five healthcare trends to watch for in 2024 

Health Prime

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection. The year 2024 is no exception.

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RCM stands as a main challenge for CFOs and practice administrators 

Health Prime

RCM refers to the process of tracking and managing the financial transactions involved in providing healthcare services to patients. This process starts when a patient schedules an appointment and ends when the provider receives payment for the services rendered. At Health Prime, we can help!

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The BMA’s safe working advice: good practice or a headache for PMs?

Practice Index

The BMA’s guidance recommends a cap of 25 patient contacts (including by phone, online or in person) per GP per day, backed by 15-minute consultation times, a shift intended to provide better care and reduce burnout. Additionally, it encourages practices to cease non-contractual services to focus on core patient care.

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12 Fast Growing Jobs in the Medical Field in 2024

ACI Medical & Dental School

Here is a closer look at 12 fast-growing medical jobs in 2024 to consider for your next career move. Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. Where Do They Work?

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Stalemate on Schedule II Telehealth Prescribing May Hinder Extension of Pandemic-Era Flexibilities

Valant

These flexibilities, extended by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , are set to expire December 31, 2024. This could have a particular impact on patient access in underserved areas, or on patients with conditions that make regular in-person visits difficult.

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Medical Assistant Careers in 2024: Why Now Is the Best Time to Start

Northwest Suburban College

This makes it crucial for medical assistants to deliver patient care efficiently. Top Reasons to Choose a Medical Assistant Career in 2024 1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than average through 2024. Let’s dive into the top reasons! According to the U.S.