Practice Index

MARCH 13, 2025

Those are the words of a Manchester-based Practice Manager who was talking to us following a recent article by Kay Keane asking What is a Practice Manager Worth?. The reality of a Practice Managers day One of the comments responding to Kays article sums up the issues Practice Managers face. last night.

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication Documentation 98

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 3, 2024

It is not this simple, and it’s creepily paternalistic that medical journals believe this is helpful science communication. We must conclude that emailing people instructing them to mask has a much greater effect on responding to follow-up surveys than on admitting cold symptoms. We’ll never know.

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Follow-Up Medication Communication 362

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. One place that I am skeptical is AI entering into the doctor/patient communication. You can do so by following this link: "epic[link] here to view or schedule an appointment.]"

Appointments 267

Appointments Diagnostics Scheduling Follow-Up 267

Scrubs

JUNE 1, 2024

Several factors can influence the feelings patients have about their care, ranging from the experience in the waiting room to how well healthcare providers communicate with them. Quality of Communication Communication that is clear and caring forms the basis for good patient experiences.

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Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up Listening Skills Communication 130

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 19, 2024

What follows is one of those written by Mariana Barosa. Over time, following guidelines became synonymous with delivering optimal evidence-based care, giving rise to what I call guideline-driven EBM. In 2005, the average primary care physician would need 18h/day to follow recommendations for chronic disease and preventive care.

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Follow-Up Clinic Management Medication Communication 357

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 16, 2024

I admit that I do not follow the Medical AI literature closely. I imagined that the tool was picking up more than just vascular calcifications and heart size. On the one hand this was an ideal population to train on: a large group of people who had had chest x-ray, were being followed, and were at high risk for CV disease.

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Follow-Up Tests Admissions Hospital 249

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Improved Patient Engagement and Follow-Up Telehealth can improve patient engagement by making it easier for individuals to follow up with their healthcare providers. For many people, traditional in-person follow-up appointments can feel burdensome, leading to missed visits and gaps in care.

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Follow-Up Appointments Physical Exams Vital Signs 74

Medical Terminology Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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. Medical terminology is the study of medical terms that make up the universal language of medicine and healthcare.

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Medical Terminology Medication Follow-Up Communication 52

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.

Hospital 264

Hospital Follow-Up Appointments Documentation 264

MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As a sonographer, your demeanor and communication can help ease their concerns. – Patient Compliance: Building trust encourages patients to follow through with recommendations or additional testing. By showing empathy and maintaining open communication, you help the patient relax, resulting in a smoother procedure.

Diagnostics 59

Diagnostics Medication Communication Follow-Up 59

Sensible Medicine

MAY 30, 2023

Instead, his meta-research prompts us to question about these professions and about the future of science communication. The second paper was published in Scientometrics, an interdisciplinary journal dealing mainly with the quantitative aspects of science communication, well known especially to science librarians and documentalists.

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Communication Follow-Up Medication 244

Health Populi

AUGUST 25, 2020

Most older patients who had a telehealth visit perceived the quality of an office visit was higher (56%) and offered better communication opportunity with the clinician (54%). Now that virtual care programs have been stood up, fine-tuning and re-designing must commence to improve these systems for patients beyond the pandemic crisis.

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Follow-Up Physical Exams Communication Hospital 171

Sensible Medicine

JUNE 15, 2024

There was a follow-up component to the biochemistry question, and it too was a logic puzzle, however, unfortunately it was incorrect. There are good science communicators in med school but these people don't give more lectures because see #8. Next up… residency. I can not imagine anything worse. Subscribe now

Medication 360

Medication Tests Follow-Up Admissions 360

Scrubs

JUNE 12, 2023

The biotech firm known as Grail made headlines earlier this year thanks to its signature Galleri blood tests, which can detect up to 50 different kinds of cancer early on to improve patient outcomes. The company quickly followed up with the patients by telling them that the results were false.

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Tests Follow-Up Billing Communication 188

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Real-Time Communication Instant messaging and telemedicine consultations provide patients with quick access to their healthcare providers, allowing them to ask questions, report symptoms, and receive advice in real-time. This timely communication can prevent minor issues from escalating and ensure patients feel heard and supported.

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Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication 52

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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Follow-Up Documentation HIPAA Patient Records 240

Scrubs

JULY 25, 2023

I picked up the spoon and fed my father. That one simple act launched me on the long, determined journey to become a professional, compassionate, communicative, and spirited nurse. Watching the Cherokee-sponsored “A Nurse I Am” movie reminded me of my initial resolve following my father’s stroke. I took initiative.

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Safety Vital Signs 246

Doximity

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

My favorite feature is the call nudgeafter sending the text invite, I can seamlessly follow up with a call during the visit to ensure my patients join the video appointment. These features are thoughtfully designed to simplify communication, enabling me to efficiently deliver high-quality care both in the office and remotely.

HIPAA 66

HIPAA Scheduling Follow-Up Communication 66

Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

For the average PCP seeing 20 patients per day, that adds up to over 13 hours per week. How to Take Control of Your EHR Inbox Whether your goal is to reclaim time or improve patient communication, these 14 tipsinspired by Jay Winner, MD will help. Using templates will make your communication more consistent and efficient.

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Huddles/Rounds Triage Scheduling Tests 59

CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The HIPAA Journal reveals a report in which experts investigated 23,000 medical malpractice lawsuits and found that more than 7,000 were due to communication failures. Broadcast communications in healthcare. What is Broadcast Communication in Healthcare? Increase patient follow-up care.

Communication 52

Communication Appointments Scheduling Follow-Up 52

Sensible Medicine

MAY 9, 2024

If Medscape were to put the courses back up – they had removed the videos on April 5 -- the professor warned, there “would be a rapid global boycott by healthcare professionals disgusted by their behavior.” ” I must note, no one objected to content that my co-presenters and I fully controlled.

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Follow-Up Medication Communication 248

We Care Online

APRIL 2, 2025

Activity Directors organize and administer recreation programs for senior living communities, nursing homes and adultday centers. Communication and leadership skills Considering different abilities when modifyingactivities Rulesand best practices in senior care Start Your Rewarding Career Today! W hat Isan Activity Director ?

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Certification Best Practices Follow-Up Communication 63

Health Populi

JULY 20, 2020

Patients embraced virtual care and communications at very high rates in the first months of the pandemic, and want to continue to use telehealth platforms after the pandemic ends. Fully one-third of patients starting using each of these 3 telehealth modalities during COVID-19. Patients tried new devices and liked them, Accenture learned.

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Communication Patient Representative Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 172

Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience. Patient reminders and follow-ups are critical for a successful practice.

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Follow-Up Appointments Billing Scheduling 105

Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 8, 2024

NHANES is one of the many registries that measure health parameters in adults and then follow them for years. The effect held up even when the researchers accounted for differences such as age, ethnicity, education, and medical history. Here is what the authors did: They used data from a longitudinal study called NHANES.

Medical History 291

Medical History Tests Follow-Up Communication 291

Health Prime

APRIL 25, 2024

Creating an effective plan for bad debt management in medical billing requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses both internal processes and external patient communication. From that, set up a project for the AR team to adjust the old AR. Each patient has different needs and a different set of circumstances.

Billing 105

Billing Medication Communication Follow-Up 105

Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2024

JMM After we look at your X-rays in the office, the following few words out of our mouths could have long-lasting negative implications… after all, words can harm. Instead, as healthcare providers, we should communicate the importance of metabolic health in managing OA. I asked Howard to write about this. (I I love his piece.)

Appointments 361

Appointments Follow-Up Patient Education Scheduling 361

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

Appointment Management: Scheduling appointments, managing follow-up visits, and sometimes handling billing and insurance paperwork. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults. Being able to explain medical terms and procedures in a simple, clear manner is crucial.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Vital Signs 52

Health Prime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Wrapping up your practice for the New Year includes: Reconciling all accounts accurately Sorting out outstanding claims Updating patient information These measures will prevent discrepancies that lead to financial loss, reduce mistakes, and speed up the claim approval process, allowing your practice to continue running without glitches.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52

Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When patients come to pick up their prescriptions, you’re there to help them understand the importance of adhering to their medication regimens. At Northwest Suburban College, we teach our students not only the types and uses of medications but also how to communicate this information effectively to patients.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Communication Follow-Up Medication 52

Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

When speaking with prospective medical coding partners, make sure to find out how they follow compliance rules. They should give you a list of compliance procedures they take as a company and how they ensure each employee is following rules and regulations. It’s 100% non-negotiable for a practice to stay in business and be successful.

Medical Coding 105

Medical Coding Medication Billing Communication 105

Scrubs

JUNE 16, 2023

In the aftermath of a breach, the focus frequently falls on the risk of confidential patient information being exposed, but these attacks can also leave hospitals hemorrhaging millions of dollars in the months that follow, and also cause disruptions to patient care, potentially putting lives at stake.

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Insurance Hospital Vital Signs Billing 186

Scrubs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you don’t have any direct healthcare experience, consider including transferable skills, such as communication and problem-solving, that can be applied to nursing. The report indicates that these characteristics are what make up a good nurse and the reason why they would be hired.

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Certification Follow-Up Transfers Hospital 221

Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If a patient senses it, it is either true or we are communicating it. Even on the days I am able to limit work to, let’s say, a nine-hour day, and nobody calls after hours, the worry about patients can follow me. Disclaimers managed, back to the question, “Why don’t doctors want to see patients?”

Customer Service 295

Customer Service Diagnostics Follow-Up Appointments 295

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Patient Communication: Provide patients with information about medications and special diets. Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Ensure exam rooms are clean and organized.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Scheduling 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Enhancing the patient experience includes improving healthcare equity, access to care, communication, and patient outcomes and safety. Use pre-visit planning and pre-appointment lab testing to reduce time wasted on the review of follow-up results.

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Documentation Medical Assistant Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction 59

Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2023

Her outpatient follow-up appointments were scheduled; we had reviewed her safety plan; she felt well and ready to leave the hospital. ” Seizing the interruption before I turned this into a full-blown therapy session, I got up and brought the tray over to her desk. I picked it up. ” A knock at her door.

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Discharges Hospital Follow-Up Admissions 241