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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

Scrubs

They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records.

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Understand your Revenue Cycle to set your medical practice for success 

Health Prime

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. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters. Also called psychotherapy notes, these records help the provider keep track of what happened at each appointment. Progress notes, on the other hand, record information relevant to the patient’s treatment and response to treatment.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Prepare patients for examination by the physician. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

AI-driven tools can help physicians make data-informed decisions based on patient records, medical literature, and the latest research. Automating Documentation – Medical documentation used to be one of the most time-consuming tasks for physicians.

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What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like

Valant

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance. An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier.

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Electronic Health Records Specialist Training: What to Expect

MedCerts

What Does an Electronic Health Records Specialist Do? As a vital part of the healthcare team , an Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHR) is responsible for updating patient records, transcribing doctor's notes and charting procedure codes. Training in Microsoft Office finishes the course.