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Primary care news round-up (17th October to 23rd October 2024)

Practice Index

Single patient records A single patient record has emerged as the public favourite in the “national conversation” about the future of the NHS. Health Secretary Wes Streeting made digital records central to the launch of his consultation, promising they would save 140,000 hours of staff time a year.

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Essential Hard Skills to Become a Medical Assistant in 2024

Northwest Career College

Some specific hard skills a medical assistant should possess during this period, the year 2024, have been indicated below. Clinical Skills One of the significant roles that a medical assistant usually plays in patient care includes assisting doctors and nurses with clinical tasks. Updating electronic health records (EHR).

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Insider Breaches Reported by Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology & Samaritan Health Services

The HIPAA Journal

Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology and Samaritan Health Services have identified unauthorized access to patient data by former employees. The first instance occurred on December 15, 2020, and it continued until May 15, 2024. An investigation was launched in November 2023, when unauthorized access was suspected.

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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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Email Breach Affects 22,000 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester Patients

The HIPAA Journal

That process was completed on May 30, 2024, and then address information was verified. The affected individuals were notified by mail on June 26, 2024. At the time of issuing notifications, no reports had been received to suggest there had been any misuse of patient data.

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

billion in loans to healthcare providers under its temporary funding program to help ease the financial strain caused by delays to the processing of insurance claims and providers will have 45 days to pay back the loans. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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Could your patient care process be simpler? A look at Valant’s EHR workflow for the busy clinician

Valant

The most common tasks related to patient care can be carried out easily from the central scheduling hub, which serves as a launching platform for setting appointments, opening patient records and clinical notes, accepting credit card payments, assigning and delivering outcome measures, opening telehealth appointments, and so much more.