Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 27, 2024

We’ve had a number of articles on Sensible Medicine about medical education. It is probably not surprising as many of our writers and readers have had personal experience with medical education and/or work with trainees everyday. While transparency is good, it leads to gaming the system by medical schools and students.

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Athena Career Academy

MAY 22, 2024

For those aspiring to become a medical assistant, understanding the importance of customer service is vital. This article explores how excellent customer service in medical assisting can make a difference and why it's a key component of medical assistant training, including CMA classes.

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Athena Career Academy

MAY 20, 2024

Choosing the right medical assistant training program is a crucial step towards a rewarding career in the healthcare field. This article will guide you through the factors to consider when selecting the best accredited medical assistant training program.

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Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I recently received an email from a medical assistant in pathology requesting clarification on their scope of practice. Two of my Public Affairs articles published in… Continue reading Independent Clinical Judgement in Chart Preparation

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 27, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Vikram Savkar, vice president and general manager of the medical segment, Wolters Kluwer’s Health Learning, Research and Practice business The pandemic has shone a critical light on every aspect of the medical ecosystem, revealing […].

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If medical claims management is such a vital part of the healthcare ecosystem, why is it so frustrating? In this article, we’ll dig into this complex process to discover the top claims management challenges and reveal the costs to practices. It’s also a big part of accounts receivable.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 20, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. As it expands, so must the security of medical devices, especially in an increasingly vulnerable digital space. The article 6 Best Practices For Medical Device Security appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 11, 2023

Patients around the country are getting stuck with enormous medical bills as hospitals continue to mark up the cost of their services, including those for routine medical procedures and advanced surgeries. For many patients and families, rising medical bills can be a nightmare. Why Are Medical Bills So High?

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 11, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Reading news articles about vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 has been heartbreaking. The article The Importance of Recording SDOH Data In Medical Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. By Julie A.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Running a medical practice comes with a wide range of responsibilities. From patient record management to abiding by regulatory medical guidelines, you have a long list of priorities to tend to. Illegal copying is prohibited. One of these priorities […].

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

So many of the articles cover the same ground, either breathlessly celebrating AI’s promise or bemoaning the brave new world on the horizon. This article from Dr. Mendoza made me feel embarrassed that I have not even considered this angle. Medical decision making is the creative intellectual property of physicians.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. But on closer inspection, the medical carts in […]. The article The Importance of Medical Carts In Your Healthcare Facility appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. You may not pay them much attention.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 17, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Although the world came to a standstill in the pandemic, peoples’ need for medical advice did not. The article The Importance of Having Access to Medical and Health Service Providers Online appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article 7 Medical Tech Products To Help You Age In Place appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. Unlike in aged care facilities, you’ll need to monitor yourself for […].

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Scrubs

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nursing medication errors are not as uncommon as we would like to admit. Medication errors can be life threatening to a patient and in a perfect world would never happen. The long hours, stress and new environment don’t help a new nurse when it comes to avoiding medication mistakes.

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Scrubs

APRIL 7, 2023

A nurse at the Cass County Jail in Fargo, North Dakota recently lost her job after failing a mandatory drug test even though she has a valid medical marijuana card. She received her medical marijuana card from neighboring Minnesota where medical weed is legal. So, can nurses use medical marijuana?

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 2, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article HHS Announces Rule To Protect Consumers From Surprise Medical Bills appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 26, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. However, note that with all the existing […].

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Scrubs

APRIL 11, 2023

Two emergency room physicians believe the CEOs of hospitals and health systems should be held responsible for medical errors caused by staff shortages because they aren’t putting enough providers on the floor. I did my best to correct his errors as the ED medical director, but it was a difficult battle,” Borden wrote.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 13, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Why Chronic Pain Must Be Treated With Compassion From Medical Professionals appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. In cases like these, the pain can become […].

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Forbes Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

SECTIONS: HEALTHCARE, INNOVATION Alt title: 2024 Roundup of Medical AI Description: This article goes over some of the top stories we saw in AI-related healthcare this.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 13, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Clinical trials of medications, medical equipment, and medical procedures are a vital part of medical research. The article Patient Reported Quality of Life Surveys Used In Clinical Trials appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 19, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The medical profession has come a long way from the days when doctors made house calls carrying little black bags with everything they needed for their trade. Changes have occured to the medical profession that […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 10, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Over-the-counter refers to the medications available to you without the doctor’s prescription and can be bought without hesitation. These medications are beneficial in curing common illnesses and disorders that may occur regularly.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 13, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. PatchRx, a medication management startup, improves prescription adherence and helps patients remember to take their medication through data-driven technology. Illegal copying is prohibited. Today, the company announced a $1.2M

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Reading Vinay’s article last week called to mind one of my favorite articles. In 1999 I started teaching a course to 4 th year medical students called “Critical Appraisal of the Landmark Medical Literature.” It was a diagnostic test study, one of my favorite article types, but not a traditional one.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

On November 1, 2024, federal authorities charged 38-year-old Rebecca Fadanelli, owner of Skin Beaute Med Spa in Randolph and South Easton, Massachusetts, with illegally importing counterfeit cosmetic products and administering them without proper medical credentials. The proliferation of counterfeit Botox poses significant health risks.

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Medical Assistant Guide

AUGUST 3, 2023

The employment outlook for medical assistants is very positive. Medical Assistant employment opportunities will continue to increase as the demographic relying on their services continues to grow. With the aging baby boomer population, this growth is projected to continue for the foreseeable future.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Healthcare practices are often plagued with medical billing compliance questions like: “Am I upcoding?” This article dives into the importance of compliance, common challenges, and how medical billing services can help simplify compliance for your practice. Why is medical compliance critical?

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

On the other, articles will sometimes find second life on the site. 1 Being alerted to this article was a gift for several reasons. I read many of his essays including Hyposkillia and Medical Education on the Brink. The article itself also got me thinking. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Athena Career Academy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities. Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care.

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Medical Assistant Guide

JULY 29, 2023

Two high-demand healthcare professions are medical assistants and patient care technicians. In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between medical […] While both roles involve providing care to patients, there are key differences in training, job responsibilities, and career opportunities.

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Medical Assistant Guide

JULY 31, 2023

Many people are interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant, but they often wonder if it is possible to work from home in this profession. In this article, we will explore the options for medical assistants to work from home, the advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and how it can affect their […]

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. It’s essential that with the advancements in technology that doctors, hospitals, and medical practices alike keep up. The article 4 Ways To Optimize The Digital Patient Experience In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 20, 2021

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Sources of infections in hospitals include pathogens from patients, inanimate environments, and medical personnel. Illegal copying is prohibited. Hospital-acquired infections are a challenge to clinicians as they increase the mortality and morbidity rate.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Medical assistants are crucial in healthcare settings, serving as the backbone of clinical operations. However, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding the role of medical assistants. In reality, medical assistants typically complete accredited training programs or earn an associate’s degree in medical assisting.

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