Health Prime

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that announces policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B payment policy issues. In addition, CMS is finalizing increases in payment for primary care and other kinds of direct patient care.

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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.

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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.

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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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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Most physician offices treat less than clinics or hospitals but still require medical billing and coding specialists for patient records and insurance claims. You may be in a place where you could be blunt with doctors and nurses, and your responsibilities are more administrative, such as scheduling or answering patient queries about bills.

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Health Populi

JUNE 14, 2023

The fast-growing adoption of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring from the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to hospitals and health systems launching new or expanding existing virtual care programs to accommodate a new reality for work-flow and patient care.

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EvidenceCare

JUNE 11, 2024

In our efforts to empower hospital clinicians to provide better care by having real-time transparency to cost and benchmark utilization data, we’ve learned that one of the core code systems that defines modern hospital resource management – Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) – is misunderstood or even unknown. How did it come to be?

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. EKG Technicians work in hospitals, cardiology clinics, and diagnostic centers. Where Do They Work? Where Do They Work?

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WSMDA

APRIL 20, 2024

Their responsibilities can vary significantly depending on the healthcare setting, but often include duties like: Scheduling appointments Maintaining medical records Taking patient histories Assisting with exams Collecting lab specimens Providing basic patient care Nursing Nurses provide patient care across a wide range of healthcare environments.

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Relias

MARCH 16, 2022

The evidence trail demonstrates the negative effects that burnout and dissatisfaction among healthcare professionals can have on patient care, including increases in diagnostic and patient safety errors, omissions of necessary care, reduced teamwork, dissatisfied patients who are less likely to adhere to treatment plans, and the list goes on.

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New York Medical Career Training Center

MAY 11, 2021

We provide a wide range of healthcare training courses, including Medical Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Patient Care Technician, Nurse Aide/Assistant, Patient Care Specialist, Medical Billing Training, and many other healthcare programs to help students become certified healthcare professionals.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

The primary goal of HCAHPS is to provide a consistent and comparable measure of satisfaction, allowing patients to compare hospitals and make informed decisions about where to receive care. However, the survey’s limitation is that it captures a snapshot of the patient experience during a single hospital stay.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 6, 2024

Work Environment A key difference between a Medical Assistant and an LPN lies in their workplace and schedule. A Medical Assistant can work in a variety of healthcare facilities including doctor’s offices, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospitals. Classes are starting soon!

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Radiology and radiologists play starring roles in our health care, with he core work flow of diagnostic imaging supporting prevention, disease detection, diagnosis, delivering and monitoring therapy, linking specialists to other providers in telehealth, and as a medium for teaching clinicians, patients and caregivers.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

These professionals play a pivotal role in patient care, clinical support, and office administration, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental practice while also providing exceptional care to patients. Proper training and competence in these tasks ensure accurate results and the best possible care for patients.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Today, Medical Assistants are valued members of the healthcare team, playing a vital role in patient care and administrative tasks. Learning to take on administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, or handling billing and insurance matters.

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WSMDA

APRIL 10, 2024

Are you intrigued by the dynamic world of healthcare and aspiring to make a meaningful impact on patient care? As a CMA, you will find yourself at the intersection of medical expertise and compassionate patient care, playing a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Due to their flexibility and valuable contribution to patient care, Medical Assistants are sought after by medical practices, healthcare facilities, and clinics. They actively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a smooth workflow and delivering top-quality patient care.

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MedQuest College

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to rise, Medical Assistants play a crucial role in providing quality patient care. Responsibilities include managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and handling billing and insurance matters.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

Efficient practice management stands as a cornerstone of successful patient care and operational excellence. By integrating scheduling, documentation, and revenue cycle tools into one unified system, athenahealth aims to reduce the complexity and time required to manage these critical functions.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 1, 2024

They choose to work with physicians and allied health workers in roles that greatly benefit patient care. New advances in medical treatment and care are exciting and create an environment where healthcare workers are always learning new things. Medical assistants are a compassionate bunch.

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We Care Online

MAY 25, 2024

These systems have revolutionized laboratories’ operations, significantly impacting patient care, lab efficiency, and the healthcare industry. Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Speed As a lab technician, your primary responsibilities will be conducting tests and analyzing samples.

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Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When a doctor comes in and evaluates the patient, they may decide a test or treatment is necessary. Medical assistants will be asked to help prep the patient and the required tools and equipment for these procedures. They may even be asked to perform diagnostic testing themselves.

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MedQuest College

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re driven by a passion for medical imaging or the desire to contribute to patient care, this blog is your comprehensive guide to navigating the path to becoming a sonographer. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a campus tour. Join us as we unveil essential tips for prospective students.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 20, 2024

Further, it would let you know how invaluable and important this role is in driving innovation, efficiency, and unique patient care. From scheduling appointments to handling medical records, you may be relied upon to support the administrative operations of your medical office. What is a Medical Assistant?

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

These tasks can be broadly categorized into clinical and administrative duties, which include: – Patient Care: Assisting patients in getting settled in the dental chair, providing comfort items such as blankets or neck pillows, and ensuring patients understand pre and post-treatment instructions.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 11, 2025

This program features a well-rounded curriculum with courses designed to teach direct patient care and basic administrative tasks. This program is available in both daytime and evening options in a hybrid delivery to accommodate busy schedules. Both the day and night programs include 720 total hours over 40 instructional weeks.

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Arkenea

JUNE 28, 2024

How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade? Healthcare providers are on the brink of a crisis in care. Connect with John on LinkedIn here. More people than ever in America are 65 and over and the number of healthcare providers is on a material decline.

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Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

You will learn everything from basic patient care to advanced skills like phlebotomy. You’ll learn to assist with patient exams, prepare medical instruments, and perform diagnostic tests. Our curriculum covers a range of essential medical procedures and techniques.

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WSMDA

MAY 15, 2023

Phlebotomy is a medical procedure that involves the drawing of blood from a patient for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. Flexibility: Many blood donation centers operate on weekends and evenings, which means that donor phlebotomy technicians can enjoy a flexible work schedule.

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Arkenea

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade? In the healthcare sector, where patient care involves a complex web of interconnected teams and stakeholders, technology holds immense promise. For instance, imagine a doctor diagnosing a patient’s symptoms.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 15, 2023

The exchange of health information between different providers is critical to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. Experts discussed the possibility of improving data exchange by standardizing health data formats, promoting data-sharing among providers and patients, and increasing patient access to their health information.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Phase 2: USMLE Step 3 Generally taken at the end of the internship year, Step 3 assesses your grasp of clinical concepts relevant to patient care. Through patient case scenarios, the exam tests your ability to formulate a diagnosis based on a patient’s history, their physical exam, and the associated lab findings.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Northwest Suburban College offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate students’ needs, allowing them to balance their education with other life demands. – Electrocardiography (EKG): Students receive training on how to perform and interpret EKG tests to aid in patient assessments and diagnoses.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 23, 2024

How do you see the role of technology evolving in patient care over the next decade? In the next decade, technology is set to play a crucial role in patient care, with key areas of evolution likely to include: 1. Connect with Wali on LinkedIn here.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Leading medical institutions utilize various IT systems to manage and operate their diagnostic, treatment, and administrative services. This could be a request for a diagnostic test or prescription for medication. It, in turn, helps improve the productivity and quality of patient care.

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