Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Medical assistants are key players in healthcare. They help doctors and nurses provide the best care for patients. A typical day for a medical assistant is packed with diverse tasks that keep them on their toes. One of the first things medical assistants do each day is welcome and prepare patients for their visits.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New mental health medications are often more effective, while also offering fewer and/or less severe side effects. It is important for prescribers and other mental health professionals to stay informed about the latest medications so they can share the information with colleagues and make the right decisions for patients.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2024 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. You must maintain an online presence, manage scheduling, and securely communicate with patients. Here are 6 of our favorite medical practice software tools in 2024, each with a different purpose.

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Mobius MD

MAY 15, 2024

Team documentation is a process where non-physician team members assist with visit notes, entering orders and referrals, reconciling medications, and preparing prescriptions during a patient visit. Non-physician team members can include clinical staff like medical assistants or nurses and non-clinical staff like dedicated scribes.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

Over the years, their role has undergone significant changes as they have taken on more responsibilities and become important contributors to patient care and the delivery of pharmacy services. This aspect of their role ensures the safe and efficient handling of medications, leading to better patient outcomes.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Patient feedback plays an important role in the quest to achieve process improvement in medical practices. An article in the BMJ said that feedback on the patient’s experience, with the encouragement of the healthcare team to address identified problems, improves quality.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians are integral members of the healthcare community, playing a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of medications to patients. Assisting Pharmacists in Medication Dispensing Pharmacy Technicians work alongside pharmacists to accurately and efficiently dispense medications to patients.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this article, we will explore the essential roles and responsibilities of Dental Assistants, illustrating the impact they have on modern dentistry and the patient experience. This includes taking patients’ dental and medical history, providing pre- and post-operative instructions, and assisting in dental emergencies.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 16, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians act as vital team members in various healthcare settings, ensuring patients receive the medications they need while supporting pharmacists in providing exceptional care. Proper inventory management helps reduce medication errors, prevent drug shortages, and minimize waste.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These dedicated professionals work alongside pharmacists, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications to patients. From advancements in technology to evolving regulatory frameworks, this article will delve into the exciting developments that lie ahead. Pharmacy Technician 2.0:

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 26, 2024

Continuing education helps pharmacy technicians stay up-to-date or (ideally) ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving pharmacy industry. Keeping Up with Pharmacy Trends The world of medicine moves fast…and by medicine, we mean pharmaceuticals (for this article). As physicians learn about new medications, they begin prescribing them.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

News & World Report , it looks for applicants who have a strong interest in patient education and community health. The bulk of your essay should explain how you overcame the challenge and how the skills you used or gained will help you in medical school. What approach did you take to address the issue(s)? We hope so.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2024

Nurses, known for their dedication and adaptability, are now moving beyond traditional direct patient care roles and venturing into side gigs and full-fledged entrepreneurial ventures. Home Healthcare Agency: Providing in-home care services to patients. Medical Billing Service: Managing billing and coding for healthcare providers.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Nobody went to medical school so they could spend hours a day entering data into an EHR. In this article, we’ll explain ACI for healthcare providers and discuss why it might improve your workday in the near future. Many AI medical scribes are packaged as smartphone or tablet apps because providers always have these devices nearby.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

This article offers key drivers behind rising healthcare costs and actionable insights into how providers can reduce expenses without compromising quality patient care. This growth has caused rising pharmaceutical prices, increased medical technology costs and labor shortages, resulting in: Health worker wage increases.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

Medical Assistants play a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem, offering vital support in various clinical and administrative tasks, and working closely with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 20, 2024

Medical assistants are a group of professionals who work in medical facilities. They play an important role in the healthcare industry by blending administrative aspects with clinical duties to ensure the smooth running of these medical facilities. This article is valuable to anyone wishing to be a medical assistant.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

Today, Pharmacy Technicians are vital participants in supporting patient care by tackling new challenges, from medication management and telepharmacy to specialty pharmacy services and community outreach efforts.

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NHA Now

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Deborah D’Aurora is employed by OhioHealth as a clinical educator and has over 30 years of experience in obstetric and gynecologic care. Understanding disease processes can provide clarity to the patient about his or her symptoms. Previously, Szwydek worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to a Health Affairs article , only 8% of US adults ages thirty-five and older received all the high-priority, appropriate clinical preventive services recommended for them. Read more in our blog How to improve patient loyalty to succeed. This can ultimately lead to reducing healthcare costs for providers and patients.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to a Health Affairs article , only 8% of US adults ages thirty-five and older received all the high-priority, appropriate clinical preventive services recommended for them. Read more in our blog How to improve patient loyalty to succeed. This can ultimately lead to reducing healthcare costs for providers and patients.

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Relias

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tactics included providing sterile syringes and pipes, distributing the overdose-reversal medication naloxone, and encouraging the use of test strips to detect potentially lethal fentanyl or xylazine (“tranq”). This is the second article in our series examining challenges in Native American health care.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

As part of this paradigm shift, Medical Assistants have emerged as crucial assets in promoting health and wellness, particularly in primary care settings. Today’s Medical Assistants wear many hats, working collaboratively with physicians and other medical professionals to deliver high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Preventive healthcare has become increasingly important in recent years, as early intervention, health screenings, and lifestyle strategies play pivotal roles in promoting better patient outcomes and overall public health.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) , laws and regulations granting NPs full practice authority enable NPs to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and certification without physician oversight. Informed Consent. Scope of Practice Limitations.

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MedQuest College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In this article, well delve into the role of Dental Assistants in modern dentistry, exploring how their role has evolved, the skills now in demand, and the career paths that await. By spending time with patients before and after treatments, they can make a lasting impact on patients long-term oral health.

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