Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Professional Liability Trends and Implications Professional liability trends are evolving as NPs take on greater responsibility for patient care. Where NPs have reduced or restricted practice authority to provide patient care, liability is often shared with supervising physicians (Candello, 2023). Documentation.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

He added that medical payers now require so much documentation related to patients that “it’s almost an arms race.” Other providers are worried about the app leaving out crucial information that could be essential to patient care. Scott Smitherman, chief medical information officer at Providence Health.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. In this article, we aim to debunk these myths and shed light on the real responsibilities, qualifications, and contributions of medical assistants in today’s healthcare landscape.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

Introduction to GMLOS and ALOS This article provides an in-depth exploration of two critical healthcare metrics: Geometric Mean Length of Stay (GMLOS) and Average Length of Stay (ALOS). These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 29, 2024

Stacey Johnston, VP and Chief Applications Officer at Baptist Health, for an episode of The Better Care Podcast to discuss the key factors that contributed to their success, the challenges faced, and their innovative approach to post-implementation optimization and future-focused initiatives. Some quotes have been slightly edited for brevity.

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Mobius MD

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In a recent article , we discussed the physician workforce’s historic shortages. This article explores a different explanation for the shortage: America’s physician workforce is sufficiently large, but we aren’t using doctors’ labor efficiently. Analysts estimate that U.S.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Horizontal violence is particularly problematic in nursing because of the high-stress, fast-paced work environments where teamwork and clear communication are crucial for patient care. Horizontal violence undermines these factors, leading to burnout, turnover, and a decline in care quality. What is horizontal violence?

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

This article delves into the key features and capabilities of athenaClinicals to help you decide if it is the right fit for your practice. This article delves into the key features and capabilities of athenaClinicals to help you decide if it is the right fit for your practice.

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EvidenceCare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Damon Broyles of Mercy Technology Services for an episode of The Better Care Podcast , and throughout this interview it became evident that numerous innovations are shaping the future of the industry. Some quotes have been slightly edited for brevity.

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Mobius MD

JULY 15, 2024

After five weeks and nearly 13,000 patient messages, clinicians drafting messages with AI reported lower task load and emotional exhaustion. Researchers concluded that drafting patient messages with generative AI can reduce physician burnout. What if AI could ease the clinical documentation burden? Here’s how they work.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a recent article, we explored seven applications of AI across the industry. We’ve also written about other AI topics, such as an introduction to generative AI for doctors , the accuracy of AI-generated clinical notes , patient perspectives on AI , the best AI medical scribes , and whether AI can reduce physician burnout.

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Medical Gas Compliance

JULY 22, 2021

The design and installation of utilities to meet patient care and operational needs are critical. Implementing strategies to manage the ventilation and HVAC systems keeps patients, visitors, and employees safe.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 26, 2024

As Medical Assistants play an integral role in the healthcare team, it is vital for them to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and digital tools that facilitate seamless communication, accurate documentation, and improved patient outcomes.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

ACMA’s ReimbursementAI tool combines the data-scraping power of AI, ACMA’s proprietary wealth of knowledge in field reimbursement, and the ability to seamlessly incorporate client documents to inform customized training data. Additionally, the software is capable of accepting proprietary internal documents.

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

This ensures that documentation is compliant. RELATED ARTICLE What’s the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Charge Capture? These detailed reports can also be useful in identifying patterns within patient data. It could lead to improvements in patient care and treatment plans. AI helps with these tasks.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the broad considerations, and we will touch on how the right software tools can help you provide excellent care while efficiently managing your practice. Tracking patient progress over time informs treatment adjustments.

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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.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In a recent Relias webinar , Sue Grafton, RN, BSN, CWON, Clinical Support Manager at McKesson Medical-Surgical, said that nurses might sometimes feel uncomfortable discussing the financial side of patient care decisions. You can provide consistent care if you have accurate documentation of your patient’s care at the hospital.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

This article will answer the question: What is an EMR system? Definition and Purpose of EMRs EMRs contain essential patient information, such as demographics, diagnoses, clinical notes, medications, lab results, immunization records, and allergy information.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

As a leading player in the healthcare technology market, athenahealth is committed to transforming patient care by streamlining administrative processes through its robust, cloud-based practice management software. athenaOne: Simplifies delivery of quality care with customizable documentation templates.

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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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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

In this article, we present a brief guide on how to start a therapy practice. Fees will be involved, and you may have to file Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation. This plan should be built in collaboration with the patient to gain buy-in and trust. Check with your state government’s website.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 20, 2024

In this article, we will explore the basics and benefits of EHR systems in healthcare. 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.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the importance of EHR training for Medical Assistants, how our Medical Assistant program at Northwest Suburban College incorporates this essential component into the curriculum, and the benefits EHR proficiency brings to healthcare professionals and their patients.

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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. This article looks at factors influencing these evolutions. MAs should comply with various protocols.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

Medical Administrative Assistants (MAAs) play a crucial role in the daily operations of healthcare administration, ensuring effective communication and patient care. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the essential skills required for a successful career as a medical administrative assistant.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

Efficient practice management stands as a cornerstone of successful patient care and operational excellence. By integrating scheduling, documentation, and revenue cycle tools into one unified system, athenahealth aims to reduce the complexity and time required to manage these critical functions.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Managed Care Pharmacist (MCP): Managed care pharmacists can aid in the PA process by applying their medication knowledge in reviewing whether the medication is prescribed or taken appropriately. They help the patient obtain a PA by communicating with the pharmacy and provider’s office.

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Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2024

Digital records have simplified the patient intake process and the data flow between systems. Reports say that medical errors are one of the leading causes of death, and electronic medical records leave little to no room for documentation errors. This article is all about understanding the varied types of EMR.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

Virtual nurses may work from behind computer screens, but their impact is felt throughout healthcare as their expertise is increasingly integrated into patient care and nursing workflows. They now support clinical teams throughout the patient care continuum to help ease the overwhelming demands and address serious healthcare issues.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Managed Care Pharmacist (MCP) : Managed care pharmacists can aid in the PA process by applying their medication knowledge in reviewing whether the medication is prescribed or taken appropriately. They help the patient obtain a PA by communicating with the pharmacy and provider’s office.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

As integral members of the pharmaceutical care team, these skilled professionals combine a deep understanding of medication procedures, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities to ensure seamless operations within the pharmacy.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. We will also dive into the process of EMR API integration in the later part of the article. Improved Patient Satisfaction Patient well-being and satisfaction is the key objective of any healthcare organization.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Finally, encouraging your patients to keep a log of their general mood at multiple times per day can help assess whether the medication is working. Conclusion We hope this article offered some insights about the evolving landscape of new mental health medications and the importance of staying informed for providing optimal patient care.

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Healthcare organizations can see significant improvements in their revenue cycle process by implementing workflow improvements, staff training and development, optimizing technology and improving software workflows, RCO plays a vital role in the stability and sustainability of healthcare organizations while also enhancing patient care.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Most practices use birth months to call in patients, in the hope that eventually patients will call to arrange a review without being prompted. S – Summarise : The QOF technical specs document is quite a weighty tome. This year is capacity and access, and workforce health and wellbeing.

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Myndshft Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A recent Mayo Clinic article , for example, looks at the impact of the prior authorization process on gastroenterologists and patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Research findings suggest that savings evaporate in the face of care delays that contribute to declining health and subsequently more utilization.

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