Practice Index

MAY 1, 2024

HR Updates Red alerts UPDATE: Employment law changes in 2024 (Summary so far) Amber alerts Employer’s failure to ask follow-up questions in investigation leads to unfair dismissal win Green alerts Practice Manager sentenced for stealing £324,000 The post HR and H&S Updates – April 2024 appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up 52

Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2022

My Zoom invitation to Stacy was a very convenient excuse for me to catch up with a friend in the field: we have known each other since Stacy started to grow her health-social media presence on Twitter. Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. for herself and for her son, Emmett. I like business and people.

Patient Advocacy 174

Patient Advocacy Follow-Up Appointments Discharges 174

Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

These are set up to our liking, move with us, and work well in Connect Care facilities. Pick Personal Device(s) for Connect Care Use Many of us will prefer doing some clinical information system (CIS) tasks on mobile or personal computing devices. This is a good time to check whether what we have is what we'll want.

Follow-Up 40

Follow-Up 40

Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

Comparison with Other Psychotherapy CPT Codes 90832 (30 Minutes): A shorter session, suitable for brief interventions or follow-ups. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3 90834 (45 Minutes): Allows for more in-depth exploration and therapeutic work than 90832.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Follow-Up Patient Care 52

Scrubs

AUGUST 23, 2023

They carry out doctor’s orders, check up on patients throughout the day, and make sure providers have accurate information when looking at the patient’s chart. Nurses may need to refresh their memory of this knowledge every few years to make sure they have the latest and most up to date information. 34 12 votes, 1.9

Tests 246

Tests Sterilization Medication Follow-Up 246

Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Learn about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing. Denied claims, follow-ups on unpaid claims, and inefficient billing practices can all contribute to financial setbacks for your practice. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Patient Care Follow-Up 52

Practice Index

MAY 2, 2024

Speaker: Claire Houston (PM Support Manager at Practice Index) HR Clinic Live Following on from the popular monthly Practice Index HR Clinics, this unique live session will explore the latest HR hot topics. appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. We’ll discuss the upcoming changes, the potential impact, and any funding.

Follow-Up 116

Follow-Up Communication Medication 116

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Thank you for continuing to check the Connect Care update blog for prescribers (ideally, subscribe to multiple channels; see instructions ). Recent additions to this blog and its various channels are listed below.

Follow-Up 40

Follow-Up 40

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. Prompt claims follow-up Establishing a systematic process for following up on unpaid or denied claims is vital to revenue cycle management. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Billing 94

Billing Medication Follow-Up Appointments 94

EvidenceCare

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Impact of the Two-Midnight Rule on Denials At the 2024 HFMA Annual Conference, we asked healthcare executives if they’re seeing any changes following the CMS Two-Midnight Rule, particularly in denials. Be on the lookout for post discharge audits as the Medicare Advantage plans do not have to follow the two-midnight presumption.

Documentation 130

Documentation Admissions Hospital Discharges 130

Practice Index

MAY 16, 2024

This might be picked up during probation or it may emerge later in someone’s employment. For the avoidance of doubt, I’m not specifically talking about misconduct in this blog. You should also check out my previous blog about giving effective negative feedback about performance. Just keep nodding (i.e.,

Follow-Up 95

Follow-Up Communication 95

Minority Nurse

JULY 10, 2024

At that time, podcasts were a new phenomenon beginning to catch hold in some industries, and blogging was growing quickly. During that first decade, nurse entrepreneurs began to capture increasing attention as pursuits like blogging, podcasting, and coaching began to catch fire.

Business Associate 59

Business Associate Follow-Up Communication Medication 59

Practice Index

AUGUST 22, 2024

In our small survey, the next most-popular action was halting the rationing of referrals, investigations and admissions, and pausing the sign-up to new data-sharing agreements or local system data-sharing platforms. However, this may change as nearly half indicated they were considering this as an option to ramp up action.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Triage Appointments Communication 98

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.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Communication Appointments Medication 52

Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Super Users help peers by promoting readiness activities, supporting training and providing “at the elbow” help prior to, during and immediately following launch. A series of Super User development sessions is offered in the weeks leading up to Connect Care Launch 8, beginning March 19, 2024.

Follow-Up 40

Follow-Up 40

Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

According to the IGPM, the Department of Health should follow suit. Over the 14 years that led up to 2019, the number of appointments per patient remained much the same, but the length of time per consultation increased by nearly half. The proposal comes after the Government decision to end one-word Ofsted gradings for schools.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Medication 52

Practice Index

MAY 9, 2024

Catch up on anything you missed here. Best of our blogs April’s employment law changes - Our previous Practice Index blog explored upcoming changes to flexible working legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2024. Follow our journey so far… Read more Practice funding rise - An affordable and acceptable uplift?

De-Escalation 52

De-Escalation Conflict Resolution Follow-Up 52

Valant

MAY 30, 2024

By understanding the pros and cons of each decision, practitioners can make the choices that allow them to focus on delivering quality patient care and setting their practice up for success. Staying up-to-date on such changes while managing day-to-day operations can be overwhelming for practitioners, especially as they are starting out.

Billing 105

Billing Insurance Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction 105

Scrubs

APRIL 9, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how ChatGPT is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by looking at what it can do, who uses it, examples of use cases, challenges faced when implementing it as well as its future implications in the field. This helps free up time for medical professionals so they can focus on more complex tasks.

Follow-Up 130

Follow-Up Customer Service Appointments Scheduling 130

Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Patient experience: Focus on enhancing the patient’s journey from scheduling appointments to post-visit follow-ups. Read more about this in our blog Practice Optimization: How to convert resources into revenue. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. Increased revenue is a byproduct of Practice Optimization.

Billing 87

Billing Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Medical Coding 87

Scrubs

MARCH 6, 2023

Palmer reached out to the Mount Pleasant Police Department for a follow up,” the department said. The no-driving period can last up to a year or more, but the length depends on the type of tumor and the treatment they received. On February 19, 2023, Ms. The officers wrote that she is now doing well and in recovery.

Follow-Up 246

Follow-Up Hospital Medication 246

Health Prime

JULY 18, 2024

The bad news is that if claims are not handled, the average cost to rework a claim is $25.20, which quickly adds up. Read more about this in our blog Simple steps to get your denials under control. Learn more about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing processes in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

Billing 77

Billing Patient Satisfaction Documentation Medication 77

Health Prime

APRIL 18, 2024

RCM commands 24% of surveyed CFO’s time, followed closely by operations (18%) and cost management (17%). By leveraging Health Prime’s expertise, organizations can optimize revenue generation, minimize claim denials, and streamline billing processes while freeing up internal resources to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Follow-Up 89

Follow-Up Appointments Billing Scheduling 89

Connect Care Bytes Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These are set up to our liking, move with us, and work well in Connect Care facilities. Pick Personal Device(s) for Connect Care Use Many of us will prefer doing some clinical information system (CIS) tasks on mobile or personal computing devices. This is a good time to check whether what we have is what we'll want.

Follow-Up 40

Follow-Up 40

Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Follow these best practices for documenting group treatment: Be specific. Stay up-to-date on unique documentation requirements for group therapy. Challenge: Incorrect coding Solution: Study up on CPT and modifier codes for group therapy. Check eligibility for each patient up front to prevent insurance snafus.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. Ongoing training ensures the team stays up-to-date and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that patient care and satisfaction don’t wind up on the back burner during an audit.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

This decision follows the BMA’s member referendum on the 2024/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract changes in which over 99% of members who responded (that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees) rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes. appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

Follow-Up 105

Follow-Up Appointments Communication Patient Care 105

Scrubs

APRIL 6, 2023

“It just doesn’t follow the science. ” Now that the state mask mandate is null and void, it’s up to each facility to implement its own mask requirements. Chin-Hong said he expects many hospitals will still require masks for all patients and staff but that requiring every facility to mask up no longer makes sense.

Hospital 353

Hospital Long Term Care Follow-Up Tests 353

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Her six-year-old daughter Lorette had a fever and needed to be picked up. The nurse quickly set up a birthing area in her office using a low pediatric cot, the same place where she normally treats kids for tummy aches. They wound up in Costa Rica but she struggled to find work in a foreign country.

Follow-Up 280

Follow-Up Hospital 280

Scrubs

MARCH 3, 2023

She is a hospice nurse and educator who spends her time teaching her followers about the end-of-life experience. So, I started playing around a little bit, sharing my message, and before I knew it, I developed quite a following,” says Haver. Julie McFadden shares content on TikTok under the username @HospiceNurseJulie.

Hospice 246

Hospice Follow-Up Medication 246

Practice Index

APRIL 11, 2024

It follows the national drive to diversify primary care teams, introducing a range of professions to support GPs. Boost for MMR catch-up campaign Parents have responded overwhelmingly to the campaign to revive MMR vaccination and halt the spread of measles, flocking to practices to protect their children.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Medication 52

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? Past the time of service, polite but persistent follow-up activities are crucial to collecting balances. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

Billing 52

Billing Follow-Up Communication Insurance 52

Practice Index

MARCH 7, 2024

Don’t worry, this blog will take you through what you need to know. Sometimes the employer and employee will agree to set up a trial period to see how the proposed arrangements work out. Employees can make up to two requests per year Currently, an employee has the right to only one statutory flexible working request per year.

Follow-Up 97

Follow-Up Tests Communication 97

Scrubs

MARCH 13, 2023

She called the police and started following the woman from a safe distance. “I I just kind of followed her where she was walking, and they were there very, very quickly.” I thought for sure when it was him calling me that he was going to say, thank you for calling, it didn’t end up being her, if you see anything else, give us a call.”

Hospice 265

Hospice Follow-Up Collaboration 265

Practice Index

AUGUST 1, 2024

CQC shake-up pledge Practices have welcomed plans for a shake-up of the CQC after a review found major failings. Hope for end to trainee doctor strikes GP trainee strikes are expected to end following a deal between the medical unions and the Government.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Hospital 52

Scrubs

MAY 9, 2023

He’s been chronicling the journey on social media to show his followers what it means to give back to the community. For his next act of kindness, Tsiliacos teamed up with Good Morning America to surprise a group of 167 nurses at Shriners Children’s Hospital/Northern California for Nurses’ Week 2023.

Follow-Up 246

Follow-Up Hospital 246

Practice Index

JUNE 13, 2024

The region was the latest to be hit by IT problems following the cyber-attack in London. It has told practices: “Following a recent challenge to the new DP framework, legal action is ongoing and progress has been delayed.” The post Primary care news round-up (6th June to 12th June 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Patient Records 52