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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

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In addition, telehealth can facilitate more frequent communication between patients and providers, improving health outcomes. While video calls allow for visual assessments, certain aspects of a physical exam—such as checking vital signs, palpating areas of pain, or listening to a patient’s heart and lungs—cannot be replicated remotely.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Verify patient insurance information and process any necessary paperwork. Patient Communication: Provide patients with information about medications and special diets. Document medical histories and reason for the visit.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

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They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. This knowledge is essential for accurately handling patient records, insurance claims, and other healthcare-related documents.

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Top 27 Medical Terms Every Medical Assistant Should Know

Prism Career Institute

This necessity extends to both the services you provide and the way you communicate about them. You may also measure vital signs, monitor a patients condition, or administer injections. You may also need to communicate test results to patients. This can include collecting samples or performing basic tests.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

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Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. This includes everything from verifying insurance eligibility to tracking payments. Automatically flag errors before claims are submitted to insurance providers.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

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Nurses Service Organization (NSO) and CNA have published the new edition of the Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report analyzing 232 closed professional liability claims against NPs, student NPs, and NPs covered through a CNA-insured healthcare business over five years (2017-2021). Download the complete report here.

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The Role of Medical Assistants: Specializations, Certifications, and Tasks

WSMDA

Their duties may include taking patients’ vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications, and performing laboratory tests. They take vital signs, perform ultrasound tests, and assist with labor and delivery.