Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability. Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1.

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Valant

JANUARY 14, 2025

Were guided by an advisory board of behavioral health industry experts and customers, so our decisions continue to reflect best practices in the field. Speed your process In Valants fully-integrated system, every workflowfrom notetaking to scheduling to billingis designed to be as efficient as possible.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Medical practices can help promote healthy aging in people while still increasing revenue. Here are some strategies you can implement to promote healthy aging while improving outcomes in your practice: 1.Encourage Investigate how many patients have not scheduled that regular check-out in the last year.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

When done correctly, medical practices can improve their effectiveness while improving cash flow, staff well-being, and patient care. Learn more about other appointment scheduling best practices in our blog 5 strategies to schedule your medical practice appointments effectively.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 27, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore various strategies and best practices Dental Administrative Assistants can adopt to ensure they provide the highest level of care and boost patient retention. The Importance of Follow-up in Dental Care Follow-up care in dentistry is more than just scheduling the next appointment.

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Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. All these things require organization and attention to detail.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Negotiate payer contracts effectively Reviewing and renegotiating payer contracts regularly is essential for your medical practice’s financial health. Additionally, understanding the terms, fee schedules, and reimbursement rates can help you negotiate favorable terms, leading to fair compensation for the services provided.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Implementing robust billing systems and software solutions: Enhances efficiency Reduces errors Accelerates revenue cycle processes Enables providers to focus on quality patient care 4. Negotiating payer contracts To negotiate payer contracts, practices should develop a strategic approach and in-depth market knowledge.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Also, hiring and retaining a workforce that is representative of the patient population served. 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).

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Medical practices can help promote healthy aging in people while still increasing revenue. Here are some strategies you can implement to promote healthy aging while improving outcomes in your practice: 1.Encourage Investigate how many patients have not scheduled that regular check-out in the last year.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Ask yourself the following questions about your practice: Are you turning away potential clients due to lack of bandwidth? Do patients struggle to schedule timely appointments and/or contact their provider when needed? Do your providers often run out of time for daily tasks like clinical notes and billing-related work?

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set benchmarks for your medical practice to boost income and enhance patient care. Benefits of benchmarking for your medical practice 1. Boost your practice’s efficiency Benchmarking helps you pinpoint where there’s room for improvement. Reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Set benchmarks for your medical practice to boost income and enhance patient care. Benefits of benchmarking for your medical practice 1. Boost your practice’s efficiency Benchmarking helps you pinpoint where there’s room for improvement. Reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) & Stark Laws: These regulations prohibit financial incentives that could influence physician decision-making regarding patient care.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 18, 2024

Looking at each facet of the care journey sheds light on what proactive action can be taken. Scheduling Many roles serve as the voice of the practice and appointment scheduling is a major one. When managing practice appointment scheduling, here are a few questions to ask.

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Top Practices

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This includes sharing important patient information, updates on schedules, and any issues or concerns that may arise. This can help cover unexpected staff absences and maintain a high quality of patient care. This will not only improve their skills but also keep everyone informed and up to date on best practices.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. It demands careful monitoring and analysis of various aspects of your operations. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Checking the schedule to see which patients will be coming in is also an essential part of the morning routine. Medical assistants often begin by reviewing patient charts from the previous day to ensure all records are up-to-date. During this meeting, the day’s schedule and any special cases are reviewed.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If patient surveys reveal these issues, you can have a plan to deal with them. Here are strategies for dealing with each of the most common patient complaints: Optimize Scheduling Appointment reminders and a robust waiting list system work synergistically to enhance scheduling efficiency and minimize no-show rates in healthcare settings.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Behavioral health practice managers can use these reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Clinical reporting is a critical tool for optimizing a practice’s operations, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes. For example: Define clear objectives and metrics to measure.

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Bell-Brown Medical Institute

APRIL 15, 2022

This person not only has extensive knowledge in all areas related to patient care and documentation maintenance. She/he also knows how best practices to apply these skills every day at work while managing her own schedule like nobody else could do better than herself/himself.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency. The expanding workload in the primary care settings has created new opportunities for MAs to take on more responsibilities.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

Essential Duties and Tasks of a Dental Assistant Dental Assistants perform a variety of tasks that support dentists and ensure the efficient functioning of dental practices. – Patient Assessment: Taking and recording vital signs, helping dentists in performing oral inspections, and obtaining diagnostic information as needed.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 18, 2024

Medical practices that emphasize the importance of ongoing education for their administrative staff, and make time for their employees to regularly participate in such activities, tend to report fewer errors in billing and coding processes. Ongoing education is key to maintaining compliance and avoiding legal pitfalls.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

A practice’s billing will need to align with all legal and regulatory requirements. EHRs can integrate seamlessly with billing software, ensuring that a practice’s financial documentation aligns with its patient care records. Training on the practice’s EHR system can help staff streamline data collection and reporting.

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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. Your EHR should allow you to customize your intake packets and allow patients and providers to eSign. Those professionals will have important insights on how to start a therapy practice.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Understanding EHR Reporting Basics An electronic health record (EHR) streamlines data collection, access, and analysis, providing a comprehensive view of practice operations and patient care. EHRs track clinical quality measures, aiding providers in monitoring patient outcomes and adherence to treatments.

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CareerStep

JULY 31, 2024

Read more: Best Practices for Maximizing Employee Training Programs Competency-based curriculum Traditionally, many programs focus on teaching a broader range of knowledge with the thought that learners should be well-rounded. Learn more about CareerStep’s training solutions today!

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 8, 2024

Good reviews can instill confidence and trust in the practice, which raises the possibility that new clients will schedule an appointment. Online Visibility On top of that, online feedback can have a major influence on a practice’s search engine results visibility.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital care plan for patients. This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Arkenea

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade? In the healthcare sector, where patient care involves a complex web of interconnected teams and stakeholders, technology holds immense promise. Technology is reshaping our lives in profound ways.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Medical assistants needed to explain mask-wearing and social distancing to all the patients, including why such guidelines were in order. They also had to communicate well with other members of their teams so that they could coordinate patient care and update everyone on changes in conditions.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

Our program highlights the importance of clear and compassionate communication to help patients understand how to take their medications properly. In addition, being able to communicate effectively with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals ensures that the patient care team works cohesively.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the organizers’ words: “Discover the tools and technologies lowering costs, improving health equity and saving lives as patients seek ways to empower themselves and take control of their care and wellbeing. DHIS also has an East Coast event scheduled for June 2024. DHIS also has a West Coast event scheduled for February.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 1, 2024

Patient Care Techniques New research can lead to changes in how we take care of patients. This is typically the responsibility of clinical staff, but staying educated about best practices for operating a medical practice (versus delivering treatment) means you can support the medical team in providing the best care.

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