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Universal Depression Screening Leads to Unnecessary Harm

Sensible Medicine

The USPSTF claims "screening interventions" decrease the prevalence of depression at six-month follow-up by an odds ratio of 0.60. This number is surprising when we consider the following: A meta-analysis of six RCTs found the benefit of SSRIs, compared to placebo, to be small and statistically insignificant at six months.

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3 effective strategies to minimize administrative burden during holiday peaks 

Health Prime

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for medical practices, it can also significantly increase workload. One of the main purposes of medical practices is to achieve more income during the holiday season without additional administrative burden.

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Artificial Intelligence can be the Catalyst for Transformative Change at NIH

Sensible Medicine

For example, a systematic review of medical journals found only 0.6% Dr. Bhattacharya’s appointment was partly to prevent a repeat scenario. For example, the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research settled HIPAA violations for $3.9 Yet this gold mine is mostly fools gold. of studies made their data public.

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Empowering diabetes management through coordinated billing practices 

Health Prime

Even if it can seem unrelated, medical billing plays a massive role in managing diabetes. By encouraging best practices in medical billing, your practice can ensure financial performance optimization and better patient outcomes. This disease management includes everything from regular check-ups to specialist appointments.

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How to Patient Scheduling and Appointment Management

Northwest Career College

Here’s an easy guide to help you understand how to manage client appointments. A scheduling system allows the office to keep track of appointments and how to reschedule if necessary and avoids double-booking. Sometimes, patients forget appointments because of their busy schedules.

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Building trust and empathy in diagnostic medical sonography is vital for delivering exceptional patient care. As a diagnostic medical sonographer, you play a crucial role in the healthcare journey by providing accurate imaging that aids in diagnosis and treatment. However, the technical aspects of the job are only part of the equation.

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5 SMART Goals for Medical Assistants

Northwest Career College

As a Medical Assistant, setting goals will help one enhance their skills, remain organized, and ensure career growth. This post will consider five SMART goals each Medical Assistant can follow in practice. This post will consider five SMART goals each Medical Assistant can follow in practice.