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How to Patient Scheduling and Appointment Management

Northwest Career College

Here’s an easy guide to help you understand how to manage client appointments. A scheduling system allows the office to keep track of appointments and how to reschedule if necessary and avoids double-booking. Sometimes, patients forget appointments because of their busy schedules.

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Understand your Revenue Cycle to set your medical practice for success 

Health Prime

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? 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.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Verify patient insurance information and process any necessary paperwork. Schedule appointments and answer phone calls. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments.

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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

Electronic health record (EHR) software systems offer various features designed to simplify intake procedures , such as electronic forms and automated workflows. These help practices collect and manage patient information more accurately and efficiently. Telehealth integration expands access to care.

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The Top 6 Common Patient Complaints: Strategies for Effective Responses 

CollaborateMD

Patients may have to make appointments weeks or months in advance. This can be especially frustrating if they arrive on time for their appointment. Insufficient Communication Staff may not fully explain health issues to patients. Also, make sure you’re staffing adequately to match the appointment schedule.

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5 Practice Policies that Help Maintain Large Practice Success

Valant

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions.