ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They are often the unsung heroes of dental care, performing a wide range of duties that are essential for the efficient functioning of a dental practice. Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Every day, dental assistants are responsible for preparing patients for their appointments. This means they gather medical histories, take vital signs, and ensure that patients are comfortable before procedures begin. This preparation helps dentists make informed decisions and provides a smooth start for each appointment.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency. The expanding workload in the primary care settings has created new opportunities for MAs to take on more responsibilities.

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Primary care to get new Chief Inspector A Chief Inspector of primary care is to be appointed as part of CQC reforms. The CQC has also agreed to pause assessments of integrated care systems for six months to “restore confidence” in health and care regulation. The regional BMA also raised concerns.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

From the moment a patient walks into the clinic, a Dental Assistant’s work begins. They are the primary point of contact and play a pivotal role in ensuring that all aspects of patient care are managed competently. A significant part of their day involves preparing for patient procedures.

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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.

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

London drive to improve practice safety Practices in London have received a wide-ranging package of support to help them tackle threats to safety. The resources, from the Londonwide Local Medical Committees, deal with threats to the safety of staff and risks to patient safety from overworked staff.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

From clinical competencies, such as taking vital signs and administering medications, to essential administrative tasks, including maintaining patient records and coordinating appointments, Medical Assistants must possess expertise across a broad spectrum of areas to provide exceptional patient care and support to their healthcare teams.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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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.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

As the demand for skilled Medical Assistants continues to grow, it has become increasingly important for those entering the field to be well-versed in EHRs, not only to maximize workplace efficiency but also to ensure patient safety and privacy.

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The proposal to raise funding is aimed at attracting and retaining more GPs, as well as bolstering support staff, which would ultimately improve patient care and reduce hospital admissions. If this funding comes through, we’d be able to offer more appointments, take on more locums, and hopefully provide the care we’re supposed to.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, the country’s largest for-profit hospital system suffered a theft of health data impacting as many as 11 million patients , including patients’ names, addresses, and dates of birth and information on patient service dates, locations, and the dates of upcoming appointments.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Patient portal development ensures epidemiologic safety, and patient care, and reduces human errors. It also streamlines workflow and makes healthcare accessible for patients. Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The program includes learning orthodontic procedures, patient care, and the use of dental tools. This includes scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing billing and insurance information. Proper training in radiography ensures accurate images and patient safety.

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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.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades ago, healthcare professionals documented patient data in paper charts, which was time-consuming and susceptible to human error. The ICD codes serve multiple purposes: – Clinical: They accurately represent diagnoses and in-patient procedures which aids in efficient patient care.

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Medical Advantage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Understanding the strengths and limitations of the types of CDSS allows healthcare professionals to effectively leverage them for improved patient care and healthcare efficiency. They offer significant benefits such as improved patient safety, enhanced clinical management, cost containment, and streamlining of administrative tasks.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The patient experience centers around quality healthcare delivery using highly valued aspects of patient care. Patient Experience Patient experience includes every interaction a person has with healthcare providers and the quality of those experiences.

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Doximity

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In addition to providing clinical patient care, he continues to utilize his experience in healthcare technologies to improve epilepsy care, neurology education, and telehealth systems. He is a great advocate for the intersection of telehealth and incredible patient care experiences.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These can collect data from various touchpoints along the patient’s journey. Pop-ups can request feedback from patients before they leave your site, like when someone books an appointment or makes a payment. Additionally, safeguarding patient information means handling feedback data cautiously and storing it securely.

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Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up 52

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Benefits of Health Information Exchange By facilitating the secure and seamless exchange of patient data, health information exchange empowers healthcare professionals to work collaboratively and provide more efficient, patient-centric care, while working at the top of their license.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

It aims to provide insight into the different responsibilities and specialized knowledge that oncology nurses possess, ranging from dealing with pediatric cases to administering chemotherapy, highlighting their critical roles in patient care.

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