Scrubs

APRIL 7, 2023

A nurse at the Cass County Jail in Fargo, North Dakota recently lost her job after failing a mandatory drug test even though she has a valid medical marijuana card. She received her medical marijuana card from neighboring Minnesota where medical weed is legal. So, can nurses use medical marijuana?

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Scrubs

APRIL 11, 2023

Two emergency room physicians believe the CEOs of hospitals and health systems should be held responsible for medical errors caused by staff shortages because they aren’t putting enough providers on the floor. I did my best to correct his errors as the ED medical director, but it was a difficult battle,” Borden wrote.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Running a successful medical practice requires more than providing excellent patient care. Reports are a great data-driven means of benchmarking the performance of specific processes or functions within your medical practice. In one of our past blogs, we delved into the end-of-year reports you should run in your practice.

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Health Prime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Being so close to the New Year, it is of high importance that your medical practice finishes its medical billing in good time. This will go a long way toward your medical practice’s financial health and operational efficiency. Here are three essential tasks to help you wrap up your medical billing for the New Year: 1.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 1, 2025

Delegating specific medical billing processes in your practice to an expert partner offers a strategic and forward-thinking approach to enhancing efficiency, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring financial stability. Read more about this in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Medical billing audits are a great tool for achieving compliance and safeguarding revenue. Regular audits help medical practices stay on top of these changes and comply with coding and billing rules defined by the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and private payers. Subscribe to our Health Prime blog.

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Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Learn more about this in our blog Improve your front desk processes with these best practices. Main issues in the check-in process 1. On the other hand, for medical practices, these long wait times can disrupt the scheduling flow, causing delays in subsequent appointments and reducing overall efficiency.

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Medical Terminology Blog

AUGUST 13, 2024

Related blog posts: Endoscopic Surgery Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Try Other Medical Terminology Crosswords > References Exploring Medical Language. 11th Edition, Elsevier Basic Medical Language, 7th Edition, Elsevier

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Patient feedback plays an important role in the quest to achieve process improvement in medical practices. Therefore, medical practices must strive to diagnose and treat illnesses and provide compassionate and patient-centered care that meets the diverse needs of those they serve. Stay tuned to all the latest updates.

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UVM Larner College of Medicine

MARCH 17, 2025

Nicholas Khoo, Clara Goebel, and Sarah Kohl are Class of 2027 medical students at the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 22, 2024

Medical coding consists of transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes. According to Grand View Research , the medical coding market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.85% from 2023 to 2030.

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Medical Terminology Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Medical language is necessary for those employed in healthcare. It can help you advance your career or prepare for further education in the medical field. Or, if you are seeking to improve communication with your healthcare provider or interpretation of your medical records or healthcare coverage, knowing medical terms can be helpful.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 13, 2025

Teaching, whether in nursing schools, medical colleges , or community programs, allows professionals to mold the next generation of caregivers. Healthcare workers can venture into medical writing, whether through publishing blogs, contributing to journals, or developing patient education materials. and as low as $13.70.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Medical billing is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of practice management in the dynamic healthcare landscape, where the primary focus is on providing quality patient care. However, amid the intricacies of coding regulations, payer policies, and administrative tasks, medical practices encounter many challenges in the billing process.

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Medical Terminology Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Several tried-and-true methods can be used when studying medical terms. One of the easiest is to take an online medical terminology course. Career Advancement: Completing an online medical terminology course and earning a certificate or credits can enhance your qualifications and career prospects.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for your practice to get timely reimbursement for the services you render to patients. Therefore, optimized medical billing cannot be overstated. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

The accuracy of medical coding is paramount for efficient revenue cycle management and ensuring adherence to the regulations governing the healthcare industry. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1.

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Practice Index

JANUARY 16, 2025

Todays blog is designed to take readers through some of the common sick pay issues were asked about. If this blog has made you curious or concerned about your own sick pay rules, help is at hand. The post Solving sick pay shenanigans – By Susi O’Brien appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Health Prime

JUNE 6, 2024

As we enter Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2024 , it’s imperative to underscore the importance of effective medical billing practices in providing quality care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In 2023, Alzheimer’s and other dementias cost the nation $345 billion.

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Scrubs

JUNE 29, 2023

If this trend holds, pickleball-related injuries are expected to cost the country somewhere between $250 million and $500 million this year alone, representing 5% to 10% of total unexpected medical costs. The most common injuries tend to be wrist, leg, and shoulder pain, including aches and sprains.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Read more about how your practice can implement healthy aging strategies in our previous blog How promoting healthy aging can help you improve patient care and increase revenue. Benefits of promoting healthy aging in your medical practice 1. Read more about patient loyalty in our blog How to improve patient loyalty to succeed.

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Scrubs

JULY 28, 2023

Physician: “The patient presents with an interesting medical history…” Translation: ”Way too much to go into here; check out the previous doctor’s dictation.” This post originally appeared in The Head Nurse blog. Physician: “This will feel like a pinch.” Physician: “… With certain factitious elements.”

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Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical practices rely extensively on electronic systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) , Practice Management Software (PMS), and online billing platforms to manage patient information and billing processes. Medical practices should implement robust access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

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Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

In the intricate world of medical billing, accuracy is paramount. Your practice should consider the importance of the medical coding process when ensuring healthcare providers collect all money due to services rendered. Here’s how medical billing professionals can mitigate common mistakes: 1.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 3, 2023

She admits herself that “the reasons for this could fill pages upon pages,” but does her best to be concise in a blog post outlying the 10 reasons why it’s so tough. For Brittney from The Nerdy Nurse , one of the hardest parts of the gig is receiving admissions at shift change.

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UVM Larner College of Medicine

APRIL 28, 2025

Vinh Le completed medical school training with the Class of 2024 at the University of Vermonts Larner College of Medicine and has been working as a research associate in the lab of Dr. Mary Cushman. His father, Phil Le, M.D. His father, Phil Le, M.D.

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We Care Online

JANUARY 27, 2025

Entering the medical field can be both rewarding and challenging, with demand for healthcare professionals increasing. In this blog, we will highlight a few possible stepping stones so you can start crafting your future with precision and passion.

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Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

Today we review the various viewpoints on Amazon’s announced acquisition of One Medical (ONEM, aka 1life Healthcare) which has been a huge story in both health care trade publications, business news, and mainstream media outlets. Welcome to Day 2 of The Retail Health Battle Royale in the U.S., State pharmacy licenses with the deal.

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Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Are you interested in a medical assistant career, but wonder, What is a medical assistant exactly? Before beginning this new chapter, its important to learn what are common medical assistant duties and how medical assistants perform in the workplace. What does a clinical medical assistant do?

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EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The panel featured Jackie Kimmel , Senior Director of Strategy Catalyst for The Health Management Academy , Dr. Adam Fall , Corporate Medical Director of Utilization Management at Erlanger , and Dr. Jeny McNair , President and Chief Physician Advisor at Physician Advisory Services of Med-Metrix.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2024

Communication and collaboration are central to healthcare , and there are many tools for improving teamwork among medical facility staff members. The Background of Medical Improv Beth Boynton is a nurse, author, educator, consultant, and medical improv expert. ” “Yes And….”

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Enrollments is an essential aspect of your medical billing process. Medical billers must submit and manage the enrollment process paperwork to make sure insurance companies acknowledge providers; therefore, they can bill for their services. Reasons why you should trust your enrollment process to a medical billing expert 1.

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Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Medical Administrative Assistant is one of the many stable career opportunities in healthcare that dont require studying for many years. If youve been considering a job in the medical field that is cost-effective and time-saving, this blog might be just for you. Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes.

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Medical Terminology Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

Medical Prefixes Crossword Prefixes are attached at the beginning of a word root and provide additional information; they modify meaning. Not all medical terms have a prefix. Solve the crossword and check your knowledge of medical prefixes. Example The prefix hyper means excessive. Theword root plasia means growth.

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We Care Online

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Working in the medical field can be quite rewarding. In this case, you may decide to open up your own medical practice or clinic. Here you can learn more about how to build and achieve a successful medical practice. If you enjoy helping people and making a difference in the world then this profession might be for you.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

Remember, I am sharing this as a patient, not a specialist doctor – nothing is medical advice: just my experiences and what I've been told by my fertility team. My doctor recommended starting prenatal vitamins, as well as some supplements (again, not medical advice so I won't go into detail). Let's get into it.

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