Valant

JULY 24, 2024

It may be appropriate to say that more data and follow-up sessions are needed. Check out Valant’s clinical documentation features to learn more. Plan : Further diagnostic tests and other tasks are included here, along with proposed treatment including patient education, medications, further therapy, and so on.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year. They should also keep up with the latest healthcare IT news, including the HIPAA Journal , to make sure your system is up to date. These data breaches have affected millions of patients, putting their sensitive healthcare information at risk.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. The following is not an exhaustive list and state laws may apply, so check regulations in your state. What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type?

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unbillable admin tasks outside of appointment times can eat up a shocking amount of your day. Auto-generating narratives, check boxes, and the ability to pull material forward from a previous note all make it easier to capture and document info quickly. And much of that comes down to your EHR workflow.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Inconsistencies in follow-up care and in treatment adherence can also indicate potential variations in the quality of care delivered. Incomplete documentation, data breaches, or other instances of non-compliance can result in fines, legal sanctions, or damage to a practice’s reputation.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

The up-front financial considerations include adequate staffing, suitable technology, and the necessary training. Rejected claims happen, but a software that simplifies claim creation, and that offers in-depth reporting features to back up the claims submitted, can reduce both claim denials the time spent on resubmitting or appealing denials.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

MaineHealth recently announced it is using AI to automatically record conversations between doctors and their patients during a check-up or follow-up visit. We end up doing what we went into medicine for,” she said. But a new artificial intelligence program could do away with this practice for good.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Some will only remote access through mobility ( Haiku , Canto ), which is good enough for results review, communicating, ordering, billing and simple documentation. Many prescribers need full Hyperspace externally. A security Token is required, as explained in the Connect Care Manual.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Highlight the importance of routine visits and follow-ups. Strategies for Effective Behavioral Health Messaging 1. Personalized Reminders: Use automated reminders for appointments, medication adherence, and self-care. Address common misconceptions and reduce stigma. Promote self-care routines.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While the plan of care is always the number one area for citations, care coordination consistently ranks right up there,” said SimiTree Compliance Senior Manager Sheila Salisbury-Sizemore. Documentation in the medical record. In the two weeks leading up to the date of recertification. Document all coordination.

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Scrubs

JUNE 29, 2023

But what happens when the hospital fails to hold up its end of the bargain after the strike is over? Following the demonstration in January, the New York State Nurses Association and the hospital worked out new contracts that included lower nurse-patient ratios and equal nurse-to-management ratios.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Read about the benefits of outsourcing your eligibility and benefits process in our blog Why should you outsource your patient’s eligibility and benefits process? Patient statements Patient billing statements are comprehensive documents that provide patients with a summary of the services they have received and the associated costs.

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Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

The following changes will affect mental health coding: hepatolenticular degeneration (formerly E83.0, Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3 As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance.

Billing 52

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. This is especially critical for behavioral health, where regular sessions and follow-ups are essential for effective treatment.

Patient Satisfaction 52

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

The more tools you use, the more effort it takes to ensure up-to-date data and uniform processes across systems. Blog Mastering Automated Reminders for Better Patient Engagement Read More Scale Your Existing Practice Scale Your Existing Practice Learn More 3. Contact Valant today to set up a demo.

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Accepted Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Your letters of recommendation for your medical school application are critical documents. Do follow the application guidelines. It is ultimately up to your recommenders to craft their personal assessment of your abilities and potential. Some schools have preferences regarding submission methods (e.g., More is not always more.

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Practice Index

MARCH 31, 2024

With several documents related to the contract being released on Thursday (28th April) afternoon, we've taken a look at the contract updates to give you a head start on the requirements of the contract so you're up and running quickly. CHOL002 is replaced by CHOL004 with wording as follows: CHOL004. mmol/L or lower.

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Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As you can imagine, collecting and assembling the documents for a committee letter can take some time. You will likely be asked for certain documentation, including your transcripts, drafts of your personal statement, your resume or CV, and school-specific questionnaires. Don’t be shy about sharing both your ups and your downs.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2024

Specialized health care may include evaluation, identification, and treatment of injuries, collection of biological and physical evidence, legal documentation of injuries, and, sometimes, participation in legal court proceedings. Are there evidence-based guidelines forensic nurses must follow ?

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This blog will explain how each of these processes work so that you can get the full benefit of such solutions. Typically, these factors are grouped into six main categories, namely; patient access, charge capture, claim submission, payment posting, follow-up, and collections. What Is Revenue Cycle Optimization in Healthcare?

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Some will only remote access through mobility ( Haiku , Canto ), which is good enough for results review, communicating, ordering, billing and simple documentation. Many prescribers need full Hyperspace externally. A security Token is required, as explained in the Connect Care Manual.

Follow-Up 40

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Blog Requirements for Prescribing Patients the Depression Medication Spravato® Learn More Leverage Your EHR To Grow Your Thriving Practice Learn More Advancements in Antipsychotic Medications Antipsychotic medications are used to treat psychosis.

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Doximity

MAY 31, 2024

In this blog post, we share insights from experienced healthcare professionals on practical strategies they recommend for taking care of mental health as a clinician. They should prioritize Self-Care, follow a healthy dietary regimen, get adequate sleep and exercise regularly. Can other team members help with the documentation?

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Practice Index

JUNE 6, 2024

Following that, the transferee provides the transferor with information relating to ‘measures’ they intend to take following transfer (e.g. She had to wait for a bunch of lawyers to argue about who was going to cough up compensation for her lost employment. This must be provided at least 28 days before the transfer.

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

The campaign was launched following a survey of practices undertaken in December. The LMCs’ Medical Director, Dr Elliott Singer, said: “The document covers steps practices can take to reduce the chances of patient behaviour escalating into abuse or violence. There would also be an expansion of “self-referral” for some patients.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Blog What Is an Insurance Panel? A consultant would know how to avoid these hiccups and follow up for manual processing at the opportune time. The process usually ends with negotiating your terms of a contract and fee schedule. The vital piece of negotiating your fee schedule may also benefit from professional help.

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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? Every clinician, no matter how experienced, must stay up-to-date with emerging knowledge in the field. Identifying the Need for New Providers How do you know when it’s time to expand your roster of clinicians?

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Valant

APRIL 24, 2024

Done well, they can help set your clients up for better outcomes. Examples of Goals vs. Objectives If the difference between goals and objectives feels too abstract, consider the following examples to help shed light on the distinction. Sets your client up for success. Makes it easier to develop action steps.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

To this day, the legacies of structural racism live on in health disparities that would have no place in 21st-century America if we had already learned our lessons and lived up to the potential outlined in our country’s founding documents. Nonetheless, disproportionately negative statistics don’t lie.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 20, 2024

The technological advancements in gastroenterology and endoscopy have opened up new ways of achieving better patient outcomes in our field, effectively and efficiently. If possible, network with GI professionals in your Endoscopy unit and seek opportunities to shadow a case or two and follow a patient through the different phases of care.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

This process can include patient demographics, charts, labs, and any clinical documentation that will aid in proving the necessity of the medication or service. This can include verifying information with the pharmacy and obtaining all required documentation from the patient’s health record, as mentioned above.

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MedicalGPS

JANUARY 11, 2023

Following are key strategies to make scheduling more efficient. Once the provider-driven protocols are developed and clearly articulated, document the scheduling guidelines by putting them in writing. Use an Automated Patient Recall System A patient recall system can assist in following up with patients after their visit.

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The individuals who agree to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) are doing you a favor, so the least you can do is make their job easier by following proper LOR etiquette. If you ask for their recommendation too close to the deadline, you might end up without one. Do not give them an incomplete package of materials.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

A transaction in which the parties meet the size of entity test is subject to reporting if it has one or more of the following characteristics: The proposed fair market value of the transaction exceeds $25 million and concerns the provision of health care services.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new grad nurse tells the story of a preceptor who seems determined to sabotage her orientation period, assuredly setting her up for failure and job loss. Other nurses follow the bully’s lead when it comes to treating this nurse with disrespect. These statements are sadly true, and the problem is too well documented to ignore.

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Practice Index

MAY 2, 2024

But I’d recommend doing a documented risk assessment confirming that they’re going against the advice given and putting a plan in place if all doesn’t go as expected. Every report received should be followed by a meeting to discuss its contents and the potential implications for the employee and the practice. We get this one a lot.

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