Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. Providers can minimize schedule gaps by strategically managing appointment slots and increasing patient throughput.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The entire organization, including the nursing staff and the beneficiaries, often experiences an uplift in reaching more objectives when centralized scheduling is adopted, and patient experience is often enhanced. What is centralized scheduling in nursing? Why is centralized scheduling important in healthcare?

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Scheduling Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Communication 52

Northwest Career College

MAY 1, 2024

They play a significant role in scheduling patients and creating space for health providers to focus on delivering quality services. One of the most notable changes in patient scheduling is the widespread adoption of online appointment booking systems.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Scheduling Medication Patient Satisfaction 40

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Communication with patients is a key part of this. Look for a secure, integrated patient portal for messaging, assessments, and billing purposes. This helps ensure protected data and communications are only accessible via a secured system.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, nursing has seen significant advancements in technology that have improved patient outcomes and enhanced the quality of care.

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Scrubs

APRIL 9, 2023

The healthcare industry is transforming with the introduction of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that enables medical professionals and hospitals to streamline their workflow and provide better patient care. Get out of line and get back your time with automated appointment scheduling! What can ChatGPT do?

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CollaborateMD

MAY 17, 2023

It was an enormous opportunity for us to take the stage and educate the audience on our unified communications platform, Updox! EHR vendors struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, leaving less time for innovation in patient and provider communications. Patients today are more informed than ever before.

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MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to redefine the way medical professionals diagnose and treat patients. One such innovation that has made a profound impact on patient care is sonography, commonly known as ultrasound imaging.

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Patient Care Diagnostics Patient Safety Medication 52

We Care Online

JANUARY 15, 2025

Document and communicate with the healthcare team. Though HUCs do not provide direct patient care, their role is crucial to help maintain an orderly and efficient process. Patient care coordination. Communication skills. Emotional Resilience: You will be working close to emergencies or patient crises.

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Health Unit Coordinator Unit Organization and Environment Medical Terminology Certification 88

Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. Communication is also important.

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HIPAA Communication Patient Care Scheduling 102

Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Fee schedule analysis: Regularly review and update fee schedules to ensure the practice is billing appropriately for services rendered. Also, remember to optimize staffing levels and roles to improve productivity and patient care. Analyze denial patterns to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Their responsibilities are multifaceted, from patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking dental radiographs, to administrative work. In essence, dental assistants are the backbone of modern dentistry, operating behind the scenes to ensure optimal patient care.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Sterilization Diagnostics Communication 52

WSMDA

MAY 26, 2023

They support healthcare professionals in various ways, from administrative tasks to clinical duties, ensuring that patient care is optimized. They are typically in charge of answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting patients upon arrival.

Medical Assistant 52

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Guideway Care

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Care Guidance Advantage 1. Bridging the Human-Tech Gap : Optimal patient care involves a human touch that automated technology alone can’t provide. Care guides, specially selected and tech-enabled, establish a peer-to-patient connection, fostering trust and enhancing communication.

Patient Care 52

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This level of control allows you to create an environment that reflects your priorities for patient care. You can decide to specialize in certain treatment methods or set up your practice to be more welcoming and accessible to specific patient groups. Managing all aspects of a practice requires substantial time and resources.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Investigate how many patients have not scheduled that regular check-out in the last year.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Insurance Appointments Scheduling 52

Northwest Career College

MAY 27, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore various strategies and best practices Dental Administrative Assistants can adopt to ensure they provide the highest level of care and boost patient retention. The Importance of Follow-up in Dental Care Follow-up care in dentistry is more than just scheduling the next appointment.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Maybe you want to see more clients, but see no feasible way to add to your schedule because of logistical burdens. To expand your client capacity, you need an EHR workflow that simplifies the care process. You need a quicker, easier EHR workflow throughout the entire patient care process, from start to finish.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This not only builds trust with patients but also streamlines the user experience, enhancing patient engagement and accessibility in the digital landscape. Effective communication is the key element of a positive patient experience, from the first point of contact to post-appointment follow-ups.

Patient Experience 90

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Communication Appointments 90

Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Additionally, understanding the terms, fee schedules, and reimbursement rates can help you negotiate favorable terms, leading to fair compensation for the services provided. Also, communication within the team is critical to resolving issues efficiently. Develop a system for flagging and addressing underpaid claims promptly.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Therefore, effective communication with the back-office is paramount. Read more about this in our blog 5 techniques to improve communication between your front desk and back office. Our team will schedule a meeting to discuss how Health Prime can optimize your workflows by cutting costs and saving you time!

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs. EHR systems handle administrative tasks, improve patient care coordination , and simplify compliance. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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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. Outsourcing administrative tasks can free mental health practitioners to focus on patient care.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CNAs are essential to patient care, and this role can lead to even bigger opportunities in the medical field. Here are the top 10 reasons why becoming a CNA is a smart choice and how We Care Online can help you get started: 1. You’ll assist nurses and doctors, learning how to care for patients firsthand.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. It involves improving processes, promoting cohesion among staff, and facilitating seamless communication—internally and externally.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

Minority Nurse

MARCH 21, 2024

Three themes are among the top strategies to address nurse burnout: improving communication , increasing flexibility, and supplementing staff. This respects nurses ’ time and frees up time for nurse leaders to focus on their team ’ s growth and development, supporting operations, and improving patient care.

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Scheduling Communication Hospital Patient Care 59

Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

Do patients struggle to schedule timely appointments and/or contact their provider when needed? Also consider how best to communicate your practice’s atmosphere and mission to the interviewee. The onboarding process should communicate your policies, procedures, systems, and expectations, so new hires can hit the ground running.

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Scheduling Communication Best Practices Follow-Up 94

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

They provide essential support in patient education, preparing young patients and their parents for examinations and treatments, and ensuring a comforting environment. Their role is vital for efficient clinic operations and enhancing patient care in pediatric healthcare. What Does A Pediatric Medical Assistant Do?

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

With a host of features such as a web-based portal, automated messaging, and online scheduling, athenaCommunicator integrates seamlessly with athenahealth’s broader suite of healthcare software. athenahealth communicator’s diverse features include a web-based portal, automated messaging, and online scheduling.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Patient Care Scheduling 52

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

CNAs play a critical role in patient care, and while the job can be challenging, it’s also incredibly rewarding. You’ll work directly with patients and medical teams, learning skills like patient care, communication, and problem-solving. Take the first step toward a meaningful career by enrolling today.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care Scheduling Communication 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The growing use of APIs in health information technology innovation for patient care has been a boon to speeding development placed in the hands of providers and patients. With this model in mind, think about “all that is let in,” coining the Knight Ink/Approov insights into patient data leakage.

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Relias

MARCH 16, 2022

Once you’ve set this precedent, look for opportunities to encourage discussion of safety at future meetings and to link all pressing initiatives to the core mission of keeping patients safe. Of course, this requires an opening of the lines of communication and the building of trusting relationships. Listen to Your People.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Example: Creating a goal to increase the number of staff members that are bilingual by 12% in one year to provide better care for non-English speaking patients. Additional courses can also be included and scheduled for follow-up training as needed. Measure success. Tracking progress is key. How social and systemic factors (i.e.,

Best Practices 98

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Minority Nurse

MAY 6, 2022

Forensic nurses may work in hospitals, community centers and even in medical examiner offices. Some of the biggest benefits of becoming a professional in the forensics field include a more flexible shift schedule, additional RN skills and a good salary. To become a forensic nurse, you will need at least an RN license and a BSN.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Encourage your patients to schedule preventative care appointments Increase early assessment and diagnosis, risk reduction, prevention, and management of chronic diseases for people with or at risk of certain conditions. Investigate how many patients have not scheduled that regular check-out in the last year.

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Patient Care Insurance Appointments Scheduling 40