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Simplifying Medical Documentation: The Role of Healthcare Document Scanners

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Agendas are filled to the brim, and stacks of patient records teeter on desks, demanding attention. Amidst this chaos enters a hero—the healthcare document scanner , a tool that is fast becoming as essential to healthcare practices as stethoscopes and scrubs. But what makes these scanners so integral to modern medical practice?

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Keep Your Skills Current: Our Medication Aide Update Class

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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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Healthcare Data Security Breach: What to Do If Your Records Have Been Hacked

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These data breaches have affected millions of patients, putting their sensitive healthcare information at risk. In 2018, the healthcare sector saw 15 million patient records compromised across 503 breaches, which was three times the amount seen in 2017. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year.

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Medical billing audits: A proactive approach to compliance and revenue protection 

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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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Using Wiley Treatment Planners Inside vs. Outside of Your EHR

Valant

Wiley Treatment planners are evidence-based templates that simplify the treatment planning process , reducing time spent on documentation while maintaining high standards of care. While they can be used as standalone tools, their integration with electronic health record (EHR) systems amplifies their benefits.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

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They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

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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.