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Overview of the Medical Assistant Profession

Athena Career Academy

Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care. Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the medical assistant profession, shedding light on their diverse responsibilities and the various settings in which they contribute to the healthcare system.

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Mayo Clinic Promotes Reiki

Science Based Medicine

The Mayo Clinic is a prestigious medical institution with a deserved international reputation. It also promotes rank pseudoscience. It does this, apparently, for all the reasons we have explored here at SBM over the years. I have seen first hand how one or a few true believers can promote so-called alternative medicine at their institutions, meeting little resistance from colleagues and administrators […] The post Mayo Clinic Promotes Reiki first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Using the One Thing to Set Priorities

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “The most important things don’t always scream the loudest.” Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don’t even know where to start – there are so many things we could do […] The post Using the One Thing to Set Priorities appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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The top 3 factors influencing how patients choose your health care practice

KevinMD.com

When building your practice, knowing what factors influence how patients find you and ultimately choose to be treated by you is critical. As a health care provider, you focus on treating patients and providing the best care possible. The business side of health care may be of less interest to you. However, to effectively grow Read more… The top 3 factors influencing how patients choose your health care practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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How to Become a Certified Medical Coder

Practice Management Institute

H ealthcare administration can be a fulfilling and stable professional path for new career-climbers that are attracted to the business side of medicine – patient administration, medical coding, billing, auditing, office management, and compliance. Beyond the front desk there’s a whole team of professionals that support the clinicians by protecting patient privacy and enforcing compliance guidelines, reviewing medical documentation, processing insurance claims, billing, and posting payments.

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Why is it important to have AI transparency in your practice? 

Health Prime

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is propelling the healthcare industry into a new era, revolutionizing medical practices. According to Statista , the global healthcare AI market is forecast to be worth almost 188 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. The integration of AI brings forth incredible opportunities for growth and improvements. However, to fully capitalize on the benefits of AI, transparency must be at the forefront of your practice’s AI strategy.

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Countdown Checklist L8, T-minus 79: Complete InfoCare (On Our Best Behaviours) Training

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Complete InfoCare Privacy Awareness Training This one applies to everyone. Every prescriber must complete an online self-directed eLearning module entitled "InfoCare - On Our Best Behaviours" (OOBB). This solidifies understanding about responsible behaviours when working with personal health information.

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Important Updates in AI and Healthcare Coverage for 2024

ACMA Blog

In 2024, significant changes have been introduced in the integration of AI (artificial intelligence) tools within the healthcare sector, particularly in the context of Medicare Advantage Insurance Plans. This update aims to provide clarity on the latest developments and their impact on healthcare coverage. Introduction of AI in Healthcare: AI tools, such as Chat GPT, have gained widespread recognition among consumers globally.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Farah Laurent

Minority Nurse

Meet Farah Laurent, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPXP, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. She is a nurse career coach and passionate about helping other nurses achieve their career goals. Dr. Laurent is a former level 1 trauma emergency nurse and a strong advocate for nurses. She is the director of nursing for a nursing program at a community college and an active member of various nursing organizations such as the National Nurses in Business Association, ENA, ANA, NLN, DNP of Color, and AONE.

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Will ambient clinical intelligence solve healthcare’s documentation problem? 

Mobius MD

Nobody went to medical school so they could spend hours a day entering data into an EHR. However, surveys show that many doctors spend over 15 hours weekly on paperwork and administration. Could ambient clinical intelligence be the solution? If you’re thinking, “Ambient clinical… what?” you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll explain ACI for healthcare providers and discuss why it might improve your workday in the near future.

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When will Nature and NEJM tell me who to vote for?

Sensible Medicine

I remember the 2020 election. I had no idea who I would vote for. After all, as a scientist and policy expert who obsessively reads the newspaper, I only have a deep understanding of the issues and candidates. So, I needed guidance. That’s when Nature came to the rescue. As experts on Black Holes, and DNA repair, they knew what I should do. The New England Journal of Medicine also supported Mr.