Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

A well-maintained and up-to-date patient database contributes to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the revenue cycle. It is also essential that your practice regularly updates patient records to prevent billing errors and delays. This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes.

Billing 105

Billing Medication Follow-Up Appointments 105

Relias

JANUARY 30, 2023

Embracing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices is one way to help create this type of psychological safety in your organization. As a leader within your organization, it’s up to you to get the ball rolling on creating this type of work environment. It’s truly a win-win.

Communication 95

Communication Best Practices Follow-Up Collaboration 95

Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Staff training and productivity: Provide ongoing training to staff members to ensure they are well-versed in the latest industry regulations and best practices. Patient experience: Focus on enhancing the patient’s journey from scheduling appointments to post-visit follow-ups. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Billing 105

Billing Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Medical Coding 105

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Equity: Ensuring healthcare workers have what they need to do their jobs and patients have what they need in and out of treatment settings to effectively benefit from best practices in treatment (not to be confused with equality). The following strategies are key factors to consider as healthcare organizations approach DEI efforts.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Scheduling 98

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

Hospitals shouldn’t stick to the traditional “follow-up method” that prioritizes a high clean claim rate (claims submitted without internal edits) and instead recommend proactive denial prevention. Successful documentation relies heavily on collaboration and clear communication between clinical and revenue cycle staff.

Documentation 130

Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare website accessibility tools and best practices help hospitals to up their accessibility game and design a compliant site for users. It also highlights best practices for accessibility, along with tips on how to make an accessible healthcare website. percent were non-compliant.

Best Practices 84

Best Practices Tests Communication Hospital 84

Northwest Career College

JUNE 18, 2024

More so, clear communication on the expectations of such procedures may remove the halo of fear. The Importance of Effective Communication Adequate two-way communication is the basis of any clinical procedure. During the Procedure: Effective communication should be maintained during the procedure.

Communication 40

Communication Patient Satisfaction Diagnostics Best Practices 40

Relias

AUGUST 22, 2022

The shift to integrated care and whole health management means you have to know much more regarding how to conduct assessments, screenings, and interventions, remain up to date on best practices, and how to coordinate care with other providers. Challenges a human services worker will face.

Best Practices 105

Best Practices Collaboration Follow-Up Appointments 105

Walker Info - Patient Experience

JULY 18, 2023

Sometimes the answer is obvious: For a company that services hospital machinery, key equipment that is not up and running can translate into delays in diagnosing and treating patients. The closed-loop process is an integral component of best-in-class customer experience (CX) programs. Which customers should receive immediate follow-up?

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Best Practices Documentation Triage 52

Relias

MAY 13, 2024

While shoulder dystocia is not a common occurrence — statistics show it occurs in only up to 2% of births — it can cause complications for the parent and baby without rapid intervention. Education and teamwork simulation training can help ensure the best outcomes. A vaginal delivery then follows this maneuver.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Teamwork Continuing Education 98

Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here, we explore strategies and considerations to aid you in choosing the right providers and helping them thrive at your practice. Ask yourself the following questions about your practice: Are you turning away potential clients due to lack of bandwidth? A strong onboarding system is foundational to that support.

Scheduling 94

Scheduling Communication Best Practices Follow-Up 94

Relias

MARCH 5, 2024

Whether its events in the wider world, new processes in the organization, or differing treatment options for clients, it’s important to stay abreast of best practices in the field. Beyond enhancing security, your organization can also further educate staff and clients on telehealth best practices.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Continuing Education Communication Follow-Up 52

CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Insufficient Communication Staff may not fully explain health issues to patients. Poor Follow-Ups Some patients may have to wait for test results or additional information from doctors. If the eventual follow-up isn’t clear, the patient must spend time chasing down the answers they need.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Appointments Patient Satisfaction Billing 52

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Having a website increases your chances of being noticed and more patients are likely to drop by your healthcare facility for a check-up. Did you know that more than half of adults use the Internet to look up health information? Just follow these steps. This aspect attracts patients. So get started with your homework first!

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Communication Documentation HIPAA 98

Walker Info - Patient Experience

MARCH 7, 2024

With the rise of online reviews and social media, customers have a global megaphone to communicate about brands. Conversely, it takes up to 12 positive customer experiences to make up for a bad one. Companies able to bridge this gap have a leg up on the competition and a strategic advantage toward the bottom line.  

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Best Practices Communication Follow-Up 52

Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2024

adults’ levels of trust in health care services and suppliers, finding the greatest trust lies with a consumer’s local pharmacy (for 77% of consumers), followed by hospitals (for 73% of people) and in third rank, health technology (63%). The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer gauged U.S. public health, as well.

Collaboration 108

Collaboration Best Practices Triage Follow-Up 108

CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There’s got to be a better way to communicate. Sharpen your competitive edge with a communication tool that gets through to your patients. In healthcare communication, this stands true. These innovative communication tools improve how you interact with your patients. In addition, your practice loses money.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Communication HIPAA 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Nursing is dynamic as patients, acuity, staffing, and medical best practices constantly change. Excellence in knowledge, communication, quality, and safety—no matter the realm, the focus should be excellence. The inception of best practices. What are the most important attributes of today’s nursing leaders?

Unit Organization and Environment 59

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices 59

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Confirm Appointments It’s best practice to provide patients with reminder or confirmation calls the day before their appointment. A simple follow-up can remind the patient about his visit, keeping the schedule in order. Communicate Clearly Effective scheduling requires good communication.

Appointments 40

Appointments Scheduling Medical History Follow-Up 40

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

Communication skills are also vital. Our program highlights the importance of clear and compassionate communication to help patients understand how to take their medications properly. One of the most important safety practices we follow is verifying the accuracy of prescriptions.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Communication Follow-Up Patient Safety 52

Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Obtaining consent from patients at each step along the way is a best practice that helps protect patients’ rights and privacy. Those professionals will have important insights on how to start a therapy practice. For many behavioral health practices, another key hire is a prescriber. Your EHR software can help with this.

Billing 52

Billing HIPAA Patient Centered Care Follow-Up 52

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. It’s imperative for practices to understand the legal and industry-specific standards governing audits. Training on the practice’s EHR system can help staff streamline data collection and reporting.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Valant

APRIL 24, 2024

Treatment plans are an important part of your behavioral health practice. Done well, they can help set your clients up for better outcomes. You and your client should work together to identify the long-term goals of therapy, and to maintain open communication about the objectives you’ll use to reach them.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Documentation 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Patient Communication: Provide patients with information about medications and special diets. Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Take note of best practices and tips they share.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Scheduling 52

Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

Improved outcomes: Telehealth facilitates easier follow-ups, ensuring that patients adhere to treatment plans and allowing for adjustments as needed. The integration of virtual care into healthcare practices offers a win-win scenario, enhancing the efficiency, reach, and quality of healthcare services.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Communication 40

Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of implementing cost containment initiatives and provide an in-depth look at the top healthcare best practices that can help reduce healthcare spending. Benefits of proper verification include the following.

Billing 52

Billing Insurance Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

After all, best practices when working with youth is to not only understand the individual patient, but also their family, friends, and school life. Best practices for suicide risk assessment are well-established in the literature. This is especially true when a safety issue arises between follow-up visits.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions. This is especially critical for behavioral health, where regular sessions and follow-ups are essential for effective treatment.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Relias

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead of immediately putting new nurses directly into patient care, residency programs prepare them with additional skills before they begin independent practice. 2 – Program management and maintenance Whether in the form of new technology or best practices, healthcare is constantly evolving.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Problem Solving Skills Hospital Follow-Up 69

Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

To provide the best services possible, healthcare organizations of all kinds must understand how to implement integrated care management. Integrated care is a best practice model that combines evidence-based medical and behavioral healthcare services at one point of entry. What does integrated care management mean?

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Appointments Collaboration Medication 52

Intercoast

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Clients are more likely to open up about their struggles with addiction when they know that their personal information will remain confidential. This involves continuous education and training to stay up-to-date with the latest substance abuse treatment and mental health care developments.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Best Practices Collaboration Follow-Up 52

Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

It’s essential to keep up with the increasing risks displayed by emerging technologies. According to a survey , customer engagement is the top risk at healthcare organizations, followed by cybersecurity and the transition to value-based care. Together they make up the risk-planning process.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Safety Compliance Communication Follow-Up 52

Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2024

Our team is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest surgical and thoracic care advancements. We regularly participate in professional development activities and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. Accessibility promotes open communication and collaboration.

Unit Organization and Environment 105

Unit Organization and Environment Collaboration Patient Care Teamwork 105

Relias

MAY 20, 2024

How trauma shows up in the workplace Now that we have a handle on what trauma is, we need to explore how it occurs and shows up in the workplace. A myriad of ways exist to create effective staff support programs, but experts have pinpointed a few best practices worth highlighting.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Communication Follow-Up Teamwork 52

Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

Here are some things to consider before making the switch: Assessing Readiness for In-House Billing Because so many aspects of running a practice tie back to billing, it’s important for a practice to thoroughly consider the impacts and the preparation needed.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Insurance 52

Health Populi

JUNE 26, 2018

Sara Holoubek, Luminary Labs’ CEO, followed up with a provocative discussion about ethical challenges in light of the growing roster of digital technologies that are being applied in healthcare at a dizzying rate: AI, blockchain, voice-enabled solutions, autonomous cars, and digital therapeutics, to name a few.

Follow-Up 75

Follow-Up Customer Service Patient Centered Care Medication 75

Walker Info - Patient Experience

APRIL 4, 2022

Helping the rest of the organization shift its mindset to being truly engaged and all-in for customers requires it to move up the Hierarchy of Engagement. Come up with a good name and logo to represent your customer experience initiative. Communicating and storytelling are key to activating a customer-focused culture.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Communication Best Practices Huddles/Rounds 52