Valant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Impact of Schedule II Telehealth Prescribing on Behavioral Health Controlled substances, particularly Schedule II medications, play a crucial role in mental health treatment. The ability to prescribe Schedule II medications via telehealth has ensured continuity of care for patients who might otherwise struggle to access treatment.

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Scheduling Documentation Best Practices Medication 110

Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2024

She scheduled an appointment to see her orthopedic doctor, who helped her with her shoulder years ago. She had thought of running that morning, but she had an appointment and decided to keep it. Instead, as healthcare providers, we should communicate the importance of metabolic health in managing OA. Words can harm.

Appointments 360

Appointments Follow-Up Patient Education Scheduling 360

Doximity

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It keeps patients on schedule and has significantly reduced no-shows. My favorite feature is the call nudgeafter sending the text invite, I can seamlessly follow up with a call during the visit to ensure my patients join the video appointment. Reed Berger, Internal Medicine Dialer Video has been incredibly helpful for my practice.

HIPAA 66

HIPAA Scheduling Follow-Up Communication 66

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Rather than sitting in a waiting room or spending hours commuting to and from appointments, patients can log into a video call from their home, office, or even while traveling. which ensures that patient information is protected.

Follow-Up 73

Follow-Up Appointments Physical Exams Vital Signs 73

Mobius MD

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Gather patient information before the appointment One of the simplest ways to reduce patient wait times is by preventing delays at check-in. Does your office staff gather insurance information and patient history when scheduling? Here are ten practical strategies for reducing patient wait times at your practice.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Patient Experience Medical History 52

Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

How to Take Control of Your EHR Inbox Whether your goal is to reclaim time or improve patient communication, these 14 tipsinspired by Jay Winner, MD will help. Forwarding urgent messages to a triage nurse can help determine whether a patient needs an appointment, urgent care, or an ER visit. Does your clinic have adequate staffing?

Huddles/Rounds 59

Huddles/Rounds Triage Scheduling Tests 59

Health Prime

MAY 16, 2024

Clear and concise communication about billing procedures, insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses can eliminate uncertainties and foster trust. When patients are well-informed about their financial responsibilities, it enhances their overall experience and contributes to a positive perception of your healthcare facility.

Patient Experience 105

Patient Experience Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction 105

Top Practices

JANUARY 18, 2024

It seems recently, more than in prior years, I have been hearing doctors and staff complain of the common issue of patient no-shows and its impact on scheduling and revenue. Below are six points to consider when developing your system for scheduling patients and keeping the schedule full each day.

Appointments 52

Appointments Scheduling Communication Follow-Up 52

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders. Current data reveals that a healthcare practice’s average cost of a no-show appointment is around $200 per missed appointment.

Appointments 52

Appointments Billing Scheduling HIPAA 52

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

Medication 52

Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication 52

Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On the other hand, for medical practices, these long wait times can disrupt the scheduling flow, causing delays in subsequent appointments and reducing overall efficiency. Poor communication Effective communication is crucial during your revenue cycle process; however, check-in is paramount.

Medication 52

Medication Patient Satisfaction Communication Insurance 52

Northwest Career College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Not only do you help organize appointments and handle paperwork, but youre also responsible for ensuring patients feel welcome and comfortable. Explain in detail Communication must be clear at all times. Communicate with the patient in terms they will understand or will explain things best to them.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Customer Service Medication Appointments 40

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Specifically, we’ll discuss how AI can: Automate Clinical Documentation Support Clinical Decision-Making Triage Patient Communication Diagnose Medical Images Automate Routine Tasks Each topic includes a Software Spotlight, highlighting practical tools that illustrate AI’s impact in real-world settings.

Triage 52

Triage Documentation Appointments Diagnostics 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Students interested in becoming Medical Assistants are often curious about what the work schedule will be like. Read on for a detailed breakdown of a Medical Assistants typical schedule. What Is The Typical Work Schedule For A Medical Assistant? Part-Time Schedule: Hours: Can range from 20 to 30 hours per week.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Scheduling 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 9, 2025

Enhance Patient Communication Good communication skills will help the Medical Assistant build trust and ensure patients understand their treatment plans. Here, the focus is to enhance these much-needed communication skills for a better patient experience. Improved listening and explaining increase patient comfort and support.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Medication Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 40

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Most health consumers expect providers to communicate about routine health care helping them track lab results, recommend and schedule preventive tests and screenings, text or online chat between appointments, and send reminders about taking medicines. Satisfaction outweighs loyalty.

Communication 125

Communication Patient Experience Scheduling Appointments 125

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The instructors at Northwest Suburban College show students how to manage efficient scheduling because it is essential. Dental assistants coordinate appointments to prevent conflicts and minimize wait times, enhancing patient satisfaction. – Organization: Managing schedules, records, and supplies requires organization.

Patient Records 52

Patient Records Communication Patient Satisfaction Continuing Education 52

Scrubs

JUNE 1, 2024

Several factors can influence the feelings patients have about their care, ranging from the experience in the waiting room to how well healthcare providers communicate with them. Waiting several weeks for an appointment or sitting in the waiting room for hours can greatly affect how a patient views their doctor.

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Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up Listening Skills Communication 130

Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Certainly, patient portals are crucial tools that facilitate seamless communication between healthcare providers and patients. According to a recent report , patient portals enhance patient engagement by enabling patients to access their electronic medical records (EMRs) and facilitating secure patient-provider communication.

Communication 98

Communication HIPAA Billing Appointments 98

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. Providers can minimize schedule gaps by strategically managing appointment slots and increasing patient throughput.

Billing 105

Billing Medication Follow-Up Appointments 105

Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. Organizational Skills: Appointments, records, and billing require much organization.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Problem Solving Skills Billing 40

Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records. Medical administrative assistants must communicate effectively with medical professionals and patients, requiring a working knowledge of medical concepts.

Medical Assistant 147

Medical Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Medical Terminology 147

Scrubs

APRIL 9, 2023

In addition, ChatGPT can engage in conversations with multiple users simultaneously and can be integrated into different communication channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype. ChatGPT can automate mundane tasks such as scheduling appointments, giving reminders for follow-up visits and providing general information.

Follow-Up 130

Follow-Up Customer Service Appointments Scheduling 130

Northwest Career College

MAY 1, 2024

They play a significant role in scheduling patients and creating space for health providers to focus on delivering quality services. One of the most notable changes in patient scheduling is the widespread adoption of online appointment booking systems.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Scheduling Medication Patient Satisfaction 40

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 12, 2024

He was started on anticoagulation, admitted to the inpatient general medicine team, and scheduled for a CT angiogram of the chest to verify the suspected diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. I have written about the misery of my schedule during residency. He also reported brief episodes of chest pain.

Scheduling 208

Scheduling Hospital Huddles/Rounds Documentation 208

Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. Learn more about other appointment scheduling best practices in our blog 5 strategies to schedule your medical practice appointments effectively.

Follow-Up 105

Follow-Up Appointments Billing Scheduling 105

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

The EMR operates as a centralized digital hub for healthcare providers, enabling them to manage patient records, schedule appointments, write prescriptions, and access diagnostic tools. Appointment and Scheduling Services With Allscripts EMR, practices can efficiently manage their daily schedules.

Billing 52

Billing Scheduling Appointments Patient Care 52

CollaborateMD

MAY 17, 2023

It was an enormous opportunity for us to take the stage and educate the audience on our unified communications platform, Updox! EHR vendors struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, leaving less time for innovation in patient and provider communications. Patients today are more informed than ever before.

Communication 52

Communication Triage Appointments Patient Care 52

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Real-world use case: RPA technologies like speech-to-text tools and automated appointment reminders reduce administrative burden in healthcare and lighten the load for busy healthcare providers. Reducing no-shows.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction Patient Care 52

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. Cultivate a patient-centric communication culture within your practice to establish a strong foundation for patient relationships. Make listening to patients a top priority.

Patient Experience 90

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Communication Appointments 90

Valant

AUGUST 20, 2024

Working with multiple patients at the same appointment affects everything from how you schedule sessions to how you take progress notes, and a system that runs smoothly makes for a better patient experience. Scheduling: You’ll collaborate with group members to select a meeting day and time that works for everyone.

Billing 105

Billing Scheduling Documentation Appointments 105

Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Doing so strengthens the provider’s case for reimbursement and facilitates effective communication with insurers and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care. Mental health providers should establish clear internal procedures for submitting claims within a reasonable timeframe following each patient’s appointment.

Billing 97

Billing Medical Coding Documentation Insurance 97

Scrubs

JANUARY 4, 2024

To accomplish this with precision and accuracy, nurses rely heavily on their vision to assess, monitor, and communicate with patients. On top of this, most online retailers accept insurance plans as payment options, allowing nurses the option of an affordable, more convenient shopping experience despite busy schedules and tight budgets.

Tests 147

Tests Follow-Up Appointments Scheduling 147

DrChrono

AUGUST 16, 2014

Learning how to manipulate the drchrono practice management schedule is a skill, the more you learn the more powerful it becomes. The schedule is used as mainly a communication tool, allowing everyone to know the physicians schedule.

Appointments 40

Appointments Scheduling Communication 40

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Care visit scheduler is one of the prominent patient portal examples as it allows patients to select appointments as per their routine, reduces wait time, improves accessibility, and is user-friendly. Care Visit Scheduler Care visit scheduler aids in online appointment bookings for patients.

Appointments 52

Appointments Scheduling Billing Communication 52

Health Populi

JULY 29, 2022

In another factor to add into the retail health landscape, Dollar General (DG) the 80-year old retailer known for selling low-priced fast-moving consumer goods in peoples’ neighborhoods appointed a healthcare advisory panel this week. So even older work-age patients are seeking the convenient communication channel of text in 2022.

Appointments 87

Appointments Follow-Up Scheduling Insurance 87

Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Fee schedule analysis: Regularly review and update fee schedules to ensure the practice is billing appropriately for services rendered. Patient experience: Focus on enhancing the patient’s journey from scheduling appointments to post-visit follow-ups.

Billing 105

Billing Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Follow-Up 105