Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

Deborah Vaughan, a patient at the hospital, said she appreciates being able to look her doctor in the eye while talking about her health. 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. “You

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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. It is also essential that your practice regularly updates patient records to prevent billing errors and delays.

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Health Prime

MAY 9, 2024

These appointments are pivotal in identifying and addressing health concerns before they escalate, from screening for breast and cervical cancers to monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels. AWV can help you decrease overall costs, increase practice revenue, and enhance good patient care. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Appointments Communication Billing Medication 105

Valant

AUGUST 5, 2024

Outcome measures data provides the takeaways used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and to ensure that patient care meets established quality standards. Outcome measures data provides an objective, structured method for tracking patient progress over time. There is a famous saying, “what gets measured gets managed.”

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Also, remember to optimize staffing levels and roles to improve productivity and patient care. 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.

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Billing Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Medical Coding 105

Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Every patient can go once a year without any medical symptoms for a routine check-up and preventative care.

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Patient Care Appointments Insurance Scheduling 52

Health Prime

APRIL 18, 2024

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. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Follow-Up Appointments Billing Scheduling 105

Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

The quality of care for patients remains the north star, but time spent in session is not the primary drain for many clinicians—it’s all the paperwork. Unbillable admin tasks outside of appointment times can eat up a shocking amount of your day. And much of that comes down to your EHR workflow.

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Patient Care Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs. EHR systems handle administrative tasks, improve patient care coordination , and simplify compliance. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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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. The goal is to enhance the care and encourage them to return for regular dental visits. This personalized approach can significantly enhance patient satisfaction and retention.

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Follow-Up Patient Care Patient Satisfaction Appointments 40

Valant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

These patients may struggle to maintain consistent care if required to attend in-person appointments, potentially leading to interruptions in treatment and medication management. Practices may face administrative challenges, such as potentially restructuring their care delivery models.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Every patient can go once a year without any medical symptoms for a routine check-up and preventative care.

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Patient Care Appointments Insurance Scheduling 40

Guideway Care

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This is where an outsourced “care guidance” program and partner become invaluable. The Care Guidance Advantage 1. Bridging the Human-Tech Gap : Optimal patient care involves a human touch that automated technology alone can’t provide. healthcare system. For further insights, you can access the full article here.

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Patient Care Follow-Up Communication Appointments 52

Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This level of control allows you to create an environment that reflects your priorities for patient care. You can decide to specialize in certain treatment methods or set up your practice to be more welcoming and accessible to specific patient groups. This can lead to longer wait times for patients.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this blog post, we will be discussing the Pediatric Medical Assistant position. A Pediatric Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting both pediatricians and patients in a clinical setting. Their role is vital for efficient clinic operations and enhancing patient care in pediatric healthcare.

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Valant

JULY 24, 2024

Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Example SOAP notes are quite flexible. .):

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Note in the chart the emerging trend by 2015 of PCPs emailing with patients and offering after-hours appointments. And, that primary care is a social determinant of health, bolstering public and individual health. PCPs did not coordinate patient care with specialists, other settings of care, and with social service providers.

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Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

Supportive of collective action While collective action is not the same as strike action, it could see GPs prioritising their patients’ needs over local NHS system wants, pulling out of data-sharing agreements or pushing back against NHS England to offer face-to-face appointments as a default. How will you prepare your practice?

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Follow-Up Appointments Communication Patient Care 105

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Counting on external specialized teams in your medical practice presents benefits such as cost savings, financial optimization, focus on patient care, reduced administrative burden, and specialized expertise. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing. At Health Prime, we can help !

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Billing Medication Insurance Patient Care 52

Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Counting on external specialized teams in your medical practice presents benefits such as cost savings, financial optimization, focus on patient care, reduced administrative burden, and specialized expertise. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing. At Health Prime, we can help !

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Billing Medication Insurance Patient Care 52

Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Clinical reporting is a critical tool for optimizing a practice’s operations, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes. Patient satisfaction is shaped by the details as much as by the big picture. Efficient scheduling enhances patient satisfaction as well as resource allocation within the practice.

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Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Minority Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations. When we reflect on nursing, we don’t always consider the concept of justice.

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Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

Benefits for Patients and Providers Telemedicine offers several advantages: Efficiency: Patients save time by avoiding commutes and waiting rooms, leading to more efficient appointments. Convenience: Patients can schedule appointments at their convenience, sometimes even during non-traditional hours.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set benchmarks for your medical practice to boost income and enhance patient care. For example, if you find that your patient’s wait times are longer than the benchmark, you can consider optimizing your appointment scheduling system or providing additional staff training to reduce delays.

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Medication Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Appointments 52

Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set benchmarks for your medical practice to boost income and enhance patient care. For example, if you find that your patient’s wait times are longer than the benchmark, you can consider optimizing your appointment scheduling system or providing additional staff training to reduce delays.

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Medication Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Appointments 52

Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This not only builds trust with patients but also streamlines the user experience, enhancing patient engagement and accessibility in the digital landscape. Effective communication is the key element of a positive patient experience, from the first point of contact to post-appointment follow-ups.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability. Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1.

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Medication Patient Satisfaction Communication Insurance 52

Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

When your practice is understaffed, it can lead to increased stress, decreased efficiency, and compromised patient care. Enhance your use of electronic health records (EHR) systems, appointment scheduling software, and other automated tools to streamline administrative tasks and reduce the workload on your staff.

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Medication Scheduling Billing Patient Care 52

Practice Builders

MARCH 22, 2024

With the advent of telehealth, patient engagement has taken on a new dimension, offering innovative ways to improve the healthcare experience for both patients and providers. One way to do this is by asking patients about their experiences and what they liked or disliked.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Do patients struggle to schedule timely appointments and/or contact their provider when needed? By investing in these crucial steps, practices not only meet immediate staffing needs but also lay the groundwork for sustainable growth and excellence in patient care. Would you like to expand the services you offer?

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Health Prime

AUGUST 3, 2023

By prioritizing preventive measures, doctors can improve patient outcomes and contribute to building a healthier future for individuals and communities. Therefore, this blog will explore the vital role of preventive care and its transformative impact on healthcare. Five benefits of prioritizing preventive care 1.Enhanced

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Long Term Care Patient Care Patient Education Appointments 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. Blog Mastering Automated Reminders for Better Patient Engagement Read More Scale Your Existing Practice Scale Your Existing Practice Learn More 3. Even small tasks like scheduling appointments can have an outsized impact on your practice if not standardized.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The return on investment requires measurable patient care metrics, a superior nursing environment involved in hospital decision-making, and higher net patient revenue than non-Magnet hospitals. Hospitals are constantly striving to improve patient safety. A Magnet designation validates the hospital’s mission.

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