Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

MaineHealth recently announced it is using AI to automatically record conversations between doctors and their patients during a check-up or follow-up visit. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. It feels more like my needs are being met.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 2, 2025

is clear the system is broken, which is why we are slashing red tape, binning outdated performance targets, and instead freeing doctors up to do their jobs. Patients still struggling to get appointments More than a million people were unable to obtain a practice appointment in November, it has been claimed.

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The Healthcare Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

I spent 33 minutes on the phone on January 8th, 2025 before I finally navigated the maze that is American healthcare to the extent that a medication that has been prescribed for me by my doctor regularly for several years could be delivered to her office in time for my next appointment.

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Scrubs

APRIL 9, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how ChatGPT is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by looking at what it can do, who uses it, examples of use cases, challenges faced when implementing it as well as its future implications in the field. This helps free up time for medical professionals so they can focus on more complex tasks.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

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. A well-maintained and up-to-date patient database contributes to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the revenue cycle.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 27, 2024

In addition to properly preparing for upcoming patient visits, you must effectively follow up with patients after their appointments. In this blog post, we will explore various strategies and best practices Dental Administrative Assistants can adopt to ensure they provide the highest level of care and boost patient retention.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

The prep/lead-up: For me, it started with a video visit with the fertility doctor, and the following day I went into the office for a physical, initial bloodwork (hormone panel, as well as basics) and an ultrasound. Finally, it was approved, and I was to pick up my meds so that we could start! What is the process actually like?

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Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

While we often focus our blog articles on streamlining clinical documentation , managing the deluge of messages in your EHR is equally important. For the average PCP seeing 20 patients per day, that adds up to over 13 hours per week. Use Message Templates Dont type the same response over and over.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing. Read more about the benefits of delegating your credentialing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical credentialin g. This information should be verified before every appointment to avoid inaccurate data that could lead to payment delays.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told practices he is “aware” of the problem, but following last week’s budget, ministers said practices or the NHS would have to cover the increase. Alarm at latest tech outage Practices have called for more choice in IT following the latest problems with the EMIS systems. Practices were awarded 4.4%

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A 2023 IGNUX report states that hospital coding mistakes make up 63% of medical billing errors. Leveraging electronic health record (EHR) systems incorporating up-to-date coding resources can significantly minimize coding errors and improve billing efficiency. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. Contact us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Digital solutions such as remote monitoring and patient-initiated follow-up are also being promoted as ways to improve access and reduce unnecessary appointments. appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. It deserves to be at the heart of the conversation, not an afterthought.

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Practice Index

APRIL 10, 2025

Change of rules creates 1,500 GP jobs More than 1,500 GPs have found jobs following changes to practice funding rules over the last year. The Department of Health said the recruitment would help end the 8am scramble for appointments.

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There’s so much of what I call ‘anti-NHS rhetoric’ coming out of government and the media at the moment that worries me, especially if practices start cutting appointment slots. The current system is setting us up for failure, and it’s the patients who ultimately suffer. Will limiting contacts make a positive difference?

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Some of the work activities include: Appointment Setting Managed patient records and ensured they were up-to-date. Scheduler: This is organizing appointments and seeing an office running on schedule.

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Health Prime

APRIL 18, 2024

This process starts when a patient schedules an appointment and ends when the provider receives payment for the services rendered. RCM commands 24% of surveyed CFO’s time, followed closely by operations (18%) and cost management (17%). Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Practice Index

AUGUST 22, 2024

In our small survey, the next most-popular action was halting the rationing of referrals, investigations and admissions, and pausing the sign-up to new data-sharing agreements or local system data-sharing platforms. However, this may change as nearly half indicated they were considering this as an option to ramp up action.

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Scrubs

JUNE 2, 2023

They were like, ‘Hey, come up front!’” They said as I got right up to the nurse’s station, I just collapsed.” I’ve been to three doctor’s appointments. Getting an EKG there are signs of heart trouble, then following up very carefully with a cardiologist,” the doctor said. Litonya Bennett told Click On Detroit.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Patient experience: Focus on enhancing the patient’s journey from scheduling appointments to post-visit follow-ups. Read more about this in our blog Practice Optimization: How to convert resources into revenue. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. Increased revenue is a byproduct of Practice Optimization.

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Valant

JULY 24, 2024

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. SOAP notes can help you stay on-track during appointments with patients and quickly complete your notetaking after the session has ended.

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

This decision follows the BMA’s member referendum on the 2024/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract changes in which over 99% of members who responded (that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees) rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes. The BMA’s GP leaders requested an uplift of 8.7%

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Northwest Career College

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In the modern world, several apps make the life of a radiography technician easier and speed up his or her work. This blog will present the top five must-have apps for radiography technicians. You can also use the Radiology Toolbox to access critical medical imaging guidelines and ensure you follow best practices.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. Also called psychotherapy notes, these records help the provider keep track of what happened at each appointment. The following is not an exhaustive list and state laws may apply, so check regulations in your state.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

These are not convincing if they’re not backed up with evidence. If you are writing about a goal you achieved or a project you completed, spell out the process you followed. Do you check your calendar at least twice daily to ensure that you don’t miss a task, call, or appointment? Here are four tips to help you do just that: 1.

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Health Prime

JULY 6, 2023

Automation in healthcare can lead to multiple benefits for your practice, such as decreased manual efforts, reduced errors, increased capacity, and speeding up administrative processes. Here are five ways you can automate your practice’s workflows to free up your staff’s time, increase revenue and focus on your patients: 1.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Incorrect diagnoses, surgical errors, and medication mix-ups often result from delayed or unclear communication. Practice the following: Standardized protocols, such as SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) for concise team briefings. Sending reminders about appointments, test results, or preventive measures.

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Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

According to the IGPM, the Department of Health should follow suit. Over the 14 years that led up to 2019, the number of appointments per patient remained much the same, but the length of time per consultation increased by nearly half. The proposal comes after the Government decision to end one-word Ofsted gradings for schools.

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MedicalGPS

JANUARY 11, 2023

Patient scheduling may seem easy enough on the surface; however, many physician practices, therapists, and other healthcare organizations miss opportunities to provide care to their patients simply because patients are not offered appointment slots that meet the patient’s needs. Following are key strategies to make scheduling more efficient.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Thank you for continuing to check the Connect Care update blog for prescribers (ideally, subscribe to multiple channels; see instructions ). Recent additions to this blog and its various channels are listed below.

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Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Effective communication is the key element of a positive patient experience, from the first point of contact to post-appointment follow-ups. Being open and honest about appointment delays shows trust. Healthcare practitioners should make themselves accessible outside of regular appointment hours.

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MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This blog explores the significance of VVAs, demonstrating how they contribute to a well-functioning, successful veterinary practice. VVAs handle appointments, patient follow-ups, inventory, billing, and other jobs that take a lot of time but are necessary for running the business.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Personalized Reminders: Use automated reminders for appointments, medication adherence, and self-care. Highlight the importance of routine visits and follow-ups. Reinforce positive behaviors. Strategies for Effective Behavioral Health Messaging 1. Promote self-care routines.

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Practice Builders

AUGUST 11, 2024

In this blog post, we talk about some of the most common patient complaints against doctors and hospitals and how healthcare providers can address these issues. When patients feel valued and well taken care of, satisfaction and health outcomes are likely to go up. Why is Focusing on Patient Experience a Must?

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Ask yourself the following questions about your practice: Are you turning away potential clients due to lack of bandwidth? Do patients struggle to schedule timely appointments and/or contact their provider when needed? Every clinician, no matter how experienced, must stay up-to-date with emerging knowledge in the field.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Dispute over growing appointment numbers GP and NHS leaders have clashed over another upsurge in appointment requests. NHS England says the nearly 26 million appointments in December demonstrate progress in improving primary care, while the Royal College of GPs says it shows that pressure on practices is becoming even more intolerable.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

Medication 52

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