Practice Index

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We know that neighbourhood teams need strong, collaborative general practice at their core, one Practice Manager said. Digital solutions such as remote monitoring and patient-initiated follow-up are also being promoted as ways to improve access and reduce unnecessary appointments.

Admissions 64

Admissions Follow-Up Appointments Documentation 64

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.

Scheduling 97

Scheduling Billing Collaboration Patient Care 97

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. For further insights, you can access the full article here.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Follow-Up Communication Appointments 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 23, 2025

These require strong organizational skills and attention to detail; minor errors could create problems in patient care or billing. The dental administrative assistant typically collaborates with members of the dental team behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of services.

Administrative Work 40

Administrative Work Scheduling Patient Records Billing 40

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.

Documentation 102

Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

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.

Hospital 97

Hospital Patient Safety Discharges Patient Care 97

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Note in the chart the emerging trend by 2015 of PCPs emailing with patients and offering after-hours appointments. The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. ” The U.S.

Long Term Care 144

Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

Top Practices

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It requires a dedicated and coordinated team of “professionals” to provide the best care for patients before their appointment, at their appointment and after their appointment. This can help cover unexpected staff absences and maintain a high quality of patient care.

Teamwork 52

Teamwork Huddles/Rounds Appointments Communication 52

CollaborateMD

MAY 17, 2023

Your patient retention depends on your ability to deliver on patient expectations. Patients expect prompt answers to their queries, even outside of appointments. A unified communications strategy is one vital tool that practices can use to address these challenges and provide more efficient and effective care.  

Communication 52

Communication Triage Appointments Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

. – Distraction methods: Offering patients engaging distractions, like music or watching videos during dental procedures, to reduce anxiety. Ensuring Patient Comfort and Safety Dental Assistants contribute to a pleasant patient experience by prioritizing patient comfort and safety throughout dental procedures.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Communication Vital Signs Collaboration 52

Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 20, 2025

Patients must be honest about their health issues and be comfortable asking questions to get proper treatment, so they need to be able to trust their medical team, including the medical assistants. When a patient comes to a medical appointment, medical assistants are one of the first people they interact with.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Communication 52

Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

This approach, driven by data, promotes a culture of ongoing improvement and prioritizing patient care in every decision. By carefully choosing the value-based care metrics and indicators to use, healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes without losing reputation, money, or time.

Patient Satisfaction 59

Patient Satisfaction Emergency Response Collaboration Patient Care 59

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. Patient Care Technicians work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Where Do They Work?

Patient Access Representative 52

Patient Access Representative Medication Vital Signs Medical Assistant 52

Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With the adoption of virtual platforms across healthcare since the pandemic, telepharmacy— the use of telecommunications by pharmacists to provide patient care —has become increasingly important to the success of pharmacists and our daily work. The need for remote pharmacy care has only been heightened by a U.S.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Appointments Documentation Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

Enhancing Patient Care and Safety EHRs provide healthcare professionals, including Medical Assistants, a comprehensive and digitalized view of their patients’ medical histories. Improved Collaboration and Communication Excellent EHR management helps streamline communication and collaboration between healthcare providers.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Medical History Communication 52

MedQuest College

APRIL 26, 2024

While both professions involve patient care and assisting healthcare providers, there are distinct differences between the two. They may also assist with clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and collecting specimens.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 52

Doximity

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

. - Viviana Huang Chen, MD Because of the Doximity Digital Health Fellowship, I have been appointed to Wellstar's Clinical Informatics Committee and have taken my expertise to the Medical Practice and Quality Committee of the American College of Physicians. Earl Stewart Jr. clinicians. Receive fun, curated rewards throughout the year.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Appointments Medication Tests 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Communication Scheduling 52

CollaborateMD

JUNE 18, 2024

The Importance of Patient Engagement in Healthcare Patient engagement is a gold standard in healthcare delivery. Engaged patients participate in their care by working collaboratively with providers to make informed decisions about their treatment. They also increase the likelihood of patient follow-through.

Appointments 52

Appointments Scheduling Communication Patient Satisfaction 52

Medical Advantage

JUNE 20, 2024

Understanding EHR Systems in Healthcare EHR systems enable healthcare providers to efficiently manage patient health information, ensuring that comprehensive and accurate data is accessible in real time whenever and wherever needed. They contain the medical and treatment history of patients within one practice.

Medical History 52

Medical History Vital Signs Patient Records Collaboration 52

We Care Online

MARCH 27, 2024

Empathy and Compassion in Patient Care Women inherently possess a strong sense of empathy and compassion, qualities that are indispensable in healthcare. In a remote setting, these traits shine through even more brightly as women find innovative ways to connect with patients virtually.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Communication Patient Care Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Medical assistants are indispensable healthcare professionals who play a key role in providing quality patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of medical facilities. Time Management and Organization Medical assistants often juggle multiple tasks concurrently, from administrative responsibilities to direct patient care.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Patient Experience Medication Continuing Education 52

Minority Nurse

APRIL 25, 2024

Great Impact Though stigmatizing societal attitudes regarding mental healthcare have improved, a patient ’ s initial encounter with a healthcare provider will likely have the most significant impact on self-perception of a mental health complaint as well as willingness to seek continued treatment, notes Hogan.

Collaboration 64

Collaboration Continuing Education Medical Assistant Appointments 64

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Due to their flexibility and valuable contribution to patient care, Medical Assistants are sought after by medical practices, healthcare facilities, and clinics. They actively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a smooth workflow and delivering top-quality patient care.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Problem Solving Skills Vital Signs 52

Valant

MARCH 25, 2024

To maintain patient satisfaction and confidence in your practice, you’ll want to collect patient feedback about the new system and the transition process. This includes making sure that your referral sources know the best way for patients to reach you during software downtimes.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Communication Appointments Documentation 52

Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. Some aspects of your workday, such as hosting telehealth sessions have implications for patient data security and require adherence to certain standards for safety. Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Billing Patient Experience Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Dental assistants serve as indispensable members of dental care teams, executing diverse responsibilities that enable dental offices to function smoothly and efficiently. From patient care to office management, dental assistants contribute significantly to the success and efficacy of dental clinics in various settings.

Certification 52

Certification Teamwork Patient Records Sterilization 52

Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Benefits of Medication Management Alone Although therapy can be useful and beneficial for many patients, research shows that medications have an important role to play in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some forms of substance and eating disorders.

Medication 52

Medication Documentation Collaboration Medical History 52

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

Here are the top 10 patient experience questions that healthcare professionals should consider: Question 1: Access to care Where you able to get an appointment as soon as needed? What wouldve helped you get seen for an appointment sooner? Question 6: Care environment Was the care environment clean and comfortable?

Patient Satisfaction 40

Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Appointments Communication 40

Arkenea

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade? Two areas that are holding back personalized patient care are a lack of context (or rather data) and an inability to leverage this data. Connect with Marc on LinkedIn here.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Patient Care Appointments Collaboration 52

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2024

Instead of seeing a doctor, patients often read a lot of material online, which can lead to harmful and incorrect self-diagnosis. Not being ready for Quick Appointments : Time limitations during doctor’s consultations can make patients feel hurried and ignored, which may have an impact on their trust and the quality of their care.

Patient Satisfaction 59

Patient Satisfaction Communication Insurance Teamwork 59

Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The easy follow-up of patients using telemonitoring solutions and the augmented access to internet services will continue increasing telemedicine delivery. Learn more about this in our blog Optimize your telemedicine appointments with these best practices.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Medication Appointments 52

Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

How to create a nursing clinical ladder Creating a nursing clinical ladder program requires planning, collaboration, and evaluation. They demonstrate competence in clinical judgment and decision-making, apply evidence-based practice, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Continuing Education Best Practices Certification 52

Northwest Career College

AUGUST 16, 2024

One example would be: “Certified Dental Assistant with over five years of experience in providing exceptional patient care by supporting procedures and dentists with various functions: radiography, patient management, and administrative tasks. Provided education to patients regarding post-operative care and oral hygiene.

Certification 40

Certification Sterilization Communication Patient Records 40

Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When you join our Medical Assistant program, you will dive into a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from medical terminology to patient care. You will learn about various medical procedures, how to assist during examinations, and how to manage patient records. Job placement is just one part of our career support.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Medical Terminology 52

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

. – Medical Office Administration: Knowledge of office protocols and practices, including appointment scheduling, patient registration, and electronic health records, enables Medical Assistants to manage administrative duties efficiently.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Admissions 52

Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Obtaining consent from patients at each step along the way is a best practice that helps protect patients’ rights and privacy. Your EHR should allow you to customize your intake packets and allow patients and providers to eSign. A cornerstone of patient-centered care is the behavioral health treatment plan.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Centered Care HIPAA Follow-Up 52