Valant

JULY 16, 2024

The broader term “clinical notes” includes all of a patient’s records (aside from therapy notes), including intake information, big-picture treatment planning, and the progress notes from each clinical encounter. Contact us today for a free demo, or to learn more about how our software can make your day-to-day workflow simpler.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance. The key is to understand the benefits it offers to the practice. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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We Care Online

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Documentation and Record-Keeping: Best practices for documenting medication administration accurately and maintaining patient records. Proper documentation is crucial for continuity of care and legal compliance. Understanding these fundamentals is key to safe medication management.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to the American Association of Medical Audit Specialists (AAMAS) , a medical billing audit is a process to determine whether data is in a providers health record and by appropriate and referenced medical policies, documents, or support services listed on a providers bill. Check for upcoding, unbundling, or misuse of codes.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Group therapy is a powerful treatment modality for many patients and can be cost-effective for practitioners. Group therapy involves unique documentation and coding practices that can significantly impact your bottom line. These codes are used to document the services provided within a group context. Audit documentation.

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Valant

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding Treatment Plans in Counseling A treatment plan is a document that records a patient’s current mental health status and lays out goals for the outcome of their treatment. This document provides a clear roadmap you can use to ensure your treatment stays on track with a client’s goals.

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MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

What Does an Electronic Health Records Specialist Do? As a vital part of the healthcare team , an Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHR) is responsible for updating patient records, transcribing doctor's notes and charting procedure codes.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Valant offers: Editable Templates for treatment planning and progress notes , so you can quickly record oft-used formats while still tailoring them to each individual case. Auto-generating narratives, check boxes, and the ability to pull material forward from a previous note all make it easier to capture and document info quickly.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

An electronic health records (EHR) system can do more than house patient records—an EHR designed for CBT, DBT, and other types of behavioral health therapies can help meet the specific needs of your practice.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaway: EHR software is designed primarily for the documentation and management of patient clinical information, while PM software is designed for the administrative functions of healthcare practices. The documentation of medical diagnosis and procedure codes is also done using MPM software.

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Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

The revenue cycle spans everything from patient registration and documenting the medical record to receiving payment for services provided to patients. The codes are for reimbursement but also for capturing a comprehensive medical record for the patient. Ensuring Patient Record Integrity.

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Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Complete and accurate documentation is a crucial part of the therapy intake process. It ensures that important information is recorded for future reference and can be used as a baseline. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

However, EMRs are limited in their ability to share information outside the original practice, making it challenging to coordinate care with other providers, and have a more complete patient record. Unlike digital records, paper-based charts are subject to wear and tear or getting lost. What is an EHR?

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Prepare patients for examination by the physician. Administrative Duties: Greet patients as they arrive, check them in, and update their medical records.

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Practice Index

AUGUST 1, 2024

Transport, banking, broadcast services and healthcare were all affected, including those GP practices that use the EMIS system to manage appointments, conduct patient consultations and update and store patient records, as well as using it to send prescriptions to pharmacies.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

Phlebotomy & EKG: Performing phlebotomy procedures and administering electrocardiograms (EKGs) , which can be challenging for younger patients. Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

AI-driven tools can help physicians make data-informed decisions based on patient records, medical literature, and the latest research. Automating Documentation – Medical documentation used to be one of the most time-consuming tasks for physicians.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

The process involves verifying the patient’s coverage, accurately documenting medical history, submitting claims promptly, and ensuring compliance with regulations. In addition, billing inaccuracies can cause unnecessary stress and frustration for patients, who may already be dealing with a challenging diagnosis.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You’ve found the best EMR for your specialty and streamlined your documentation workflow. You must maintain an online presence, manage scheduling, and securely communicate with patients. Conveyor allows you to dictate into any EMR, word document, email, or anywhere else you place your cursor.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

They are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the facility by performing tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, processing billing and insurance, handling correspondence, and maintaining office supplies. This role demands high multitasking abilities, accuracy, and prioritization skills.

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Despite the many headaches caused by a growing clinical documentation burden, it’s great to know that the best EHR systems are improving. Many organizations adopt Epic because it provides a comprehensive system for managing patient records, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamlined intake processes not only improve patient satisfaction but also boost operational efficiency, allowing staff to focus their time and attention on delivering high-quality care. Efficient intake procedures can minimize wait times, reduce paperwork errors, and boost patient satisfaction.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

This process can include patient demographics, charts, labs, and any clinical documentation that will aid in proving the necessity of the medication or service. This can include verifying information with the pharmacy and obtaining all required documentation from the patient’s health record, as mentioned above.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Record Keeping: Documenting test results and maintaining accurate patient records for future reference. Quality Control: Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results through careful analysis and adherence to protocols.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These issues take a lot of time and patience, and the patient may have to speak with insurance companies to resolve problems. Patient Records Management and Confidentiality Maintaining patient records is one of the most important responsibilities that a medical administrative assistant would undertake.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 20, 2024

Electronic Medical Records EMRs are digital versions of the paper charts found in a clinician’s office. They contain the medical and treatment history of patients within one practice. EMRs streamline workflows by automating tasks like appointment scheduling, billing, and documentation.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This process can include patient demographics, charts, labs, and any clinical documentation that will aid in proving the necessity of the medication or service. This can include verifying information with the pharmacy and obtaining all required documentation from the patient’s health record, as mentioned above.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Performance Reporting: The ability to focus on metrics such as patient retention, insurance aging, and billing documentation status goes a long way towards practice efficiency. Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

It is important to put in place robust access control measures to avoid unauthorized access to systems, training models, infrastructure, and private patient records. AI-powered technology can monitor data access and usage in real-time, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access patient records.

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Valant

APRIL 24, 2024

Leveraging Prebuilt Templates for Treatment Plans If capturing concrete goals and objectives in a treatment plan feels demanding on top of everything else treatment plans must document, consider utilizing a library of prebuilt, evidence-based templates to speed and simplify the process.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

These duties may include scheduling patient appointments, maintaining patient records, directing tasks that follow up on processing billing and coding and coordinating communications between the patient and other health staff with the provider. In cooperation, it administers medications or injections.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some of the key administrative duties Dental Assistants perform include: – Appointment scheduling and management: Dental Assistants often coordinate patient appointments, ensuring that dental practices run efficiently and that dentists can provide timely care to their patients.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

athenaOne: Simplifies delivery of quality care with customizable documentation templates. athenaCollector : Streamlines the process of billing, collections, and patient payments. Providers can assign and track tasks related to patient care, contributing to a smoother, more efficient workflow that enhances the quality of care provided.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations. They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Use Secure Systems and Tools The technology ensures huge potential in managing patient information; hence, its use must be secured through systems and tools. Ensure all electronic patient records are stored on password-protected systems for security. When the time comes to dispose of the old records, do so securely.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

After patient times, medical assistants often move to the front desk to handle administrative tasks. These duties can include scheduling appointments, managing phone calls, and updating patient records. Organizing patient files and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date is critical for ongoing patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mastering non-verbal cues promotes a cohesive, supportive environment that fosters collaboration and improves overall patient care. Written Communication: Strong written communication skills are vital for preparing accurate and concise documentation, such as patient records, treatment plans, and medication prescriptions.

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