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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

These types of assessments can include standardized psychological tests, clinical interviews, and symptom inventories. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. What are Therapy Notes? Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records. Perform basic lab tests and prepare samples for external labs. Patient Communication: Provide patients with information about medications and special diets.

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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant, Taught by NWSC

Northwest Suburban College

Medical assistants often begin by reviewing patient charts from the previous day to ensure all records are up-to-date. This helps in understanding the medical history and any ongoing treatments for the patients that will be seen that day. When patients arrive, medical assistants are usually the first point of contact.

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Understanding Oncology Medical Billing: Essential Tips and Guidelines 

CollaborateMD

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. The process involves verifying the patient’s coverage, accurately documenting medical history, submitting claims promptly, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Virtual Nurse Jobs and Telehealth: Help More People in More Places

Relias

A virtual nurse educator is a registered nurse who teaches, trains, and mentors other nurses or healthcare professionals on how to use telehealth technology and best practices. A virtual nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who can diagnose and treat patients via telehealth platforms.

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Complete Guide for Mobile EHR App Development

Arkenea

The electronic health record (EHR) lies at the heart of this transformation, providing a comprehensive, real-time digital view of a patient’s medical history. Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development 1. That’s why we need to test, test, and then test some more.

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