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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

Inaccurate information can include: Incorrect personal details Outdated insurance data Incomplete medical histories These errors in data entry can result in claim denials from insurance companies, leading to payment delays and financial losses for the practice.

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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

We think with language The first — the saddest, most troublesome, and probably most common – reason that patients are unable to provide a reliable history is because of their impaired language skills. Not only do we use language to communicate, we also use language to think.

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Hearing Aids are great, even if they don't save lives

Sensible Medicine

The effect held up even when the researchers accounted for differences such as age, ethnicity, education, and medical history. I highlight this paper because it exposes three big problems with science and science communication. The NPR story contained no comment on limitations. But added this sentence for emphasis.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

Inaccurate information can include: Incorrect personal details Outdated insurance data Incomplete medical histories These errors in data entry can result in claim denials from insurance companies, leading to payment delays and financial losses for the practice.

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Effective Communication Tips for Medical Assistants

Northwest Suburban College

Effective communication is a crucial skill for medical assistants. Whether we are interacting with patients, doctors, or other healthcare team members, our ability to communicate clearly and effectively can significantly impact the quality of care. One of the best ways to build rapport is by showing genuine interest and empathy.

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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

Valant

Customizable Note Templates The ability to create and customize templates for intake, medical history, therapy notes , and progress notes helps save time and energy. Medication Management Tools E-Prescribing is one of the most important features for psychiatry. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures. Skills required by employers for a Pediatric Medical Assistant include: Medical Skills: Knowledge of basic pediatric medical procedures, patient care, and hygiene.