Practice Index

JANUARY 30, 2025

Community care plan stalling The promise of shifting care from hospitals to community settings has already stalled, MPs have alleged. Continuity of care also increased the time between appointment requests. Just 22% of practices are optimistic, according to the Londonwide Local Medical Committees survey.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants play a vital role in the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services. As valuable members of healthcare teams, they contribute to the smooth functioning of medical practices by providing essential support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Appointments 52

MedQuest College

APRIL 26, 2024

Two common career paths in healthcare are medical assisting and nursing. While both professions involve patient care and assisting healthcare providers, there are distinct differences between the two. Scope of Practice One of the primary differences between medical assistants and nurses is their scope of practice.

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WSMDA

APRIL 20, 2024

Both medical assistants and nurses are important to healthcare teams, but they have important differences in education requirements, scope of practice, salaries, and primary responsibilities. Nurses must complete more advanced degrees (2-4 years), like an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

JANUARY 20, 2025

Once perceived as a healthcare nicety compared to service satisfaction scores, patient experience (PX) management now is a must-have when it comes to maximizing healthcare performance and improving medical outcomes. 1] A good patient experience correlates to a lower medical malpractice risk. No touchpoint is too small for inclusion.

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Health Populi

JUNE 16, 2020

have postponed or cancelled a medical encounter due to COVID-19, such as an elective surgery, a medical appointment, or a procedure. 40% of those who didn’t partake in that medical experience due to the pandemic plan to reschedule the service “as soon as” the provider allows them to do so.

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Prism Career Institute

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Working in the medical field provides so many rewarding opportunities. The ability to help patients get the care they need and support them every step of the way makes all the challenges worth it. Let’s look at some helpful tips you can use if you’re interested in taking on a role in senior care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Moreover, they empower patients to participate actively in their care, leading to fewer phone calls to the office, better adherence to treatment plans, and improved health outcomes. Appointment reminders: Appointment reminders help optimize the use of healthcare resources and minimize wasted time due to no-shows.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Among providers using telehealth, again looking at the two right side bar groups in the second chart, virtual care has improved continuity of care, bolstered patient adherence to medication, and benefited conversations around costs with patients. As Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the ATA, says: #TelehealthIsHealth.

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Health Populi

MAY 20, 2020

. “Delaying procedures, reducing spending on preventive care and chronic care, and decreasing adherence to medications may have negative long-term impacts on health status, although the extent is unknown,” PwC notes. 34% looked for more over-the-counter medications. 21% skipped elective procedures.

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Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 11, 2024

In addition, they coordinate care between different types of cancer navigators or specialists, ensuring that all aspects of treatment are aligned. Their primary role is to address the non-medical barriers to care that cancer patients often face, such as transportation, financial issues, and access to community resources.

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Tests Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up Appointments 52

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They can give information, schedule appointments, set medication reminders, and more. HVAs can, among other things, get patient information, handle medications, help with disease management, and give personalized health advice. This helps them make decisions and improves the accuracy of diagnoses and treatment plans.

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Patient Care Appointments Care Plan Patient Satisfaction 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These days, with the widespread use of electronic medical records, nurses are accustomed to Epic, Cerner, and other major EMR/EHR players. For a patient, the portals to access one’s medical records make up a bewildering maze. Where Did These Portals Come From?

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 22, 2024

.” Brooke further differentiates functional medicine from mainstream medicine : “ Functional medicine looks at the whole person— body, mind, and spirit —and emphasizes the importance of personalized care and lifestyle changes.” Discussing why providers might be hesitant, Ms.

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Acute Care Care Plan Patient Centered Care Medication 52

Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Medical practices can help promote healthy aging in people while still increasing revenue. 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.

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Patient Care Insurance Appointments Scheduling 52

Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

While healthcare becomes more and more demanding, medical practices must adapt to the paradigm shift towards value-based care by implementing and measuring metrics that serve as checkpoints on their way towards optimized healthcare delivery, better patient outcomes, and safe organizational performance.

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Top Practices

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Now, are you in a state where a medical assistant can debride nails? Then you can have all your routine care be seen by that person. So, I have every staff member trained on having the ability to answer the phones, make appointments, and answer the patient's most commonly asked questions. Your staff is an extension of you.

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Medical Assistant Appointments Customer Service Follow-Up 52

Practice Builders

JANUARY 16, 2024

This transformative force is reshaping healthcare marketing strategies as AI analyzes vast datasets to tailor personalized care plans, ensuring precision in communication and engagement. Understanding how to use AI in healthcare is crucial, as it automates tasks like appointment scheduling and billing.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 8, 2024

Apart from greeting patients, the dental assistant is responsible for reviewing the patient’s medical history and explaining the procedures involved in the visit. They may also provide instructions for post-operative care. The dental assistant’s attitude and demeanor can set the tone for the patient’s visit.

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Patient Records Communication Teamwork Scheduling 40

Will Peach MD

JANUARY 30, 2024

The medical supply store Marc’s Mobility provides a myriad of mobility vehicles that suit various needs (folding, travel-friendly, portable, bariatric, etc). On a practical level, restricted mobility creates urgent needs such as attending medical appointments or purchasing groceries.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Medical practices can help promote healthy aging in people while still increasing revenue. 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.

Patient Care 40

Patient Care Insurance Appointments Scheduling 40

Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

In recent years, virtual care has been gaining popularity among both patients and providers, and for good reasons. This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital care plan for patients.

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Arkenea

MARCH 5, 2025

We develop custom EHR solutions for medical practices and facilities. This can include billing systems, appointment scheduling software, or other clinical systems, enhancing overall efficiency and interoperability. Arkenea is a trusted, software development firm with 13+ years of experience.

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Tests Patient Care HIPAA Patient Records 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Oncology nurses offer not only medical care but also emotional support and education on cancer and its treatments. It involves collaboration across diverse healthcare disciplines so as to orchestrate comprehensive management plans focused on all aspects pertinent to juvenile health outcomes.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As part of efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, the HHS is considering changes to both HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations that serve to protect the privacy of substance abuse disorder patients who seek treatment at federally assisted programs to improve the level of care that can be provided. 21 st Century Cures Act.

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