ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services.

Billing 40

Billing Patient Satisfaction Documentation Patient Experience 40

Mobius MD

AUGUST 22, 2024

Most doctors wish they could spend less time documenting care and more time providing it. Dictating clinical notes in the presence of your patients is a win-win: you maximize efficiency and repeat the treatment plan to the patient. In this way, patient communication doubles as documentation time.

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Documentation Physical Exams Communication Transfers 40

Coronis Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. Revision of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, changing the way providers are reimbursed for evaluation and management services, which affects coding and documentation requirements.

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Best Practices Hospital Medical Coding Documentation 52

MedicalGPS

JANUARY 11, 2023

It’s not unusual for some patients to spend 30 minutes or more attempting to make an appointment without success. It is imperative that the scheduling problem be solved to provide adequate care, improve patient satisfaction, increase revenue and make the physician’s practice run as smoothly as possible.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Appointments Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Valant

MARCH 25, 2024

In your communications, be clear about how this EHR migration will impact the patient experience for the better. The new EHR will come with an easy-to-use patient portal. The EHR will speed staff workflow, giving them more time to interact with patients. Remember to focus on the patient experience.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Communication Appointments Documentation 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

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. This consolidation leads to increased efficiency, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care than administrative tasks.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Satisfaction Patient Care Appointments 52

Myndshft Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Delays and denials create barriers to care, which can lead to treatment abandonment, which directly impacts patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By embracing this technology, you can unlock new revenue potential, streamline your operations, and significantly enhance patient satisfaction.

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Patient Satisfaction Diagnostics Best Practices Documentation 40

Practice Builders

APRIL 7, 2025

A patient may act violently or aggressively for a number of reasons, such as: Pain and Discomfort: People who are in a lot of pain may act out violently because they are upset. Fear and Anxiety: In medical settings, many patients experience vulnerability, which can result in hostile or defensive behavior.

De-Escalation 52

De-Escalation Documentation Medication Patient Experience 52

DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Provide bilingual medical documentation as a response to lack of access to healthcare Begin by understanding the needs of your patient population. Document patients’ language barriers and preferences in their medical records and list which native languages are needed most in your healthcare facility.

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Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

In one widely reported incident involving a fatal medication error , the nurse noted that her fatigue from working a double shift the previous day played a major role in the negative patient safety outcome that occurred. Relias Vitals+Vision Podcast Join us as we sit down with Hassan M.

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Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Satisfaction 52

Health Prime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Therefore, medical practices must train their staff to foster trust, reduce confusion, and create a more transparent billing experience. Patient statements Patient billing statements are comprehensive documents that provide patients with a summary of the services they have received and the associated costs.

Billing 52

Billing Follow-Up Communication Insurance 52

Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

In bundled payment models, patient advocacy plays a pivotal role in improving care coordination, patient satisfaction, and adherence to treatment plans. This blog explores how patient advocacy enhances care quality, addresses social determinants of health, and supports bundled payment success.

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Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Discharges Hospital 52

Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this article, we will explore the essential roles and responsibilities of Dental Assistants, illustrating the impact they have on modern dentistry and the patient experience.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Diagnostics Patient Education Appointments 52

Arkenea

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The report also states that 31 percent of the people think that an engaging user experience is a top priority for the website design. User experience in healthcare web design plays a critical role in SEO ranking, accessibility and inclusivity, and improving patient experience. What are their pain points?

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HIPAA Tests Transfers Patient Satisfaction 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By coordinating care across providers and settings, care coordination can help reduce duplication, fragmentation, errors, and gaps in care, as well as improve patient satisfaction, engagement, and empowerment. Improved patient satisfaction : Improve patient satisfaction by enhancing patient engagement, empowerment, and education.

Care Plan 52

Care Plan Patient Satisfaction Acute Care Collaboration 52

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Patient Wait Times Are Getting Longer Patient wait times refer to two key delays: The time it takes to get an appointment The minutes (or hours) patients spend in the waiting area before seeing a provider Both types of delays negatively impact patient experience and highlight a healthcare system under increasing strain.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Appointments Patient Satisfaction Documentation 52

Practice Builders

APRIL 7, 2025

A patient may act violently or aggressively for a number of reasons, such as: Pain and Discomfort: People who are in a lot of pain may act out violently because they are upset. Fear and Anxiety: In medical settings, many patients experience vulnerability, which can result in hostile or defensive behavior.

De-Escalation 52

De-Escalation Documentation Medication Patient Experience 52

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

While customer satisfaction with health insurance plans slightly increased between 2018 and 2019, patient satisfaction with hospitals fell in all three settings where care is delivered — inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency room, according to the 2018-2019 ACSI Finance, Insurance and Health Care Report.

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Hospital Patient Satisfaction Insurance Follow-Up 71