Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the modern dental office, maintaining accurate and secure patient records is critical. This two-part article will identify key best practices in patient record-keeping and data privacy. Carefully consider which of these best practices are worth adopting to enhance your own personal technology usage.

Best Practices 40

Best Practices Patient Records 40

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Electronic health record (EHR) software systems offer various features designed to simplify intake procedures , such as electronic forms and automated workflows. These help practices collect and manage patient information more accurately and efficiently.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

EHR Integration: An effective EHR system supports telehealth by maintaining consistent and accurate patient records across in-person and virtual visits, facilitating better continuity of care. With a large volume of transactions, streamlined RCM practices become even more critical to prevent financial bottlenecks.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Valant

APRIL 24, 2024

Templates prompt you to capture all the important details of your patient: their demographics, their symptoms/diagnosis, and your plan. They also promote consistency in patient records so that sharing information between providers is easier. Because outcome scoring is measurable, it can be used as a concrete goal.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Documentation 52

Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Follow these best practices for documenting group treatment: Be specific. Record the focus of each session, techniques used, and each participant’s engagement and progress. Keep a clear record of who attended so you can document the size of each gathering and gauge which patients participate regularly.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Tracking patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness allows practitioners to gauge the efficacy of interventions and tailor treatment plans accordingly. By analyzing the data gathered from patient records, practitioners can identify successful strategies and refine their approaches to achieve even better results over time.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

By prioritizing data privacy and security measures and implementing best practices for safeguarding sensitive patient information, practices can maintain the confidentiality of EHR data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Appointments 40