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Doctor’s Failure to Follow Up on Medical Test Leads to Large Settlement

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for physicians to order tests and then fail to follow up on results — often due to the sheer volume of patients that the physician sees. He was 64 years old and had a host of medical issues, including diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , and deep vein thrombosis.

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Finding Flexibility and Fulfillment with Self-Scheduling: My Journey as a Nurse

Minority Nurse

Growing up in a household where the medical field was ever-present, the sight of my mom, a nurse, coming home from her shifts at the hospital and the stories my aunt shared from her nursing career filled our family gatherings. Nursing felt like a natural path for me to follow.

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Understand your Revenue Cycle to set your medical practice for success 

Health Prime

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. A well-maintained and up-to-date patient database contributes to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the revenue cycle.

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How to Effectively Optimize Patient Scheduling for Efficiency and Accuracy

MedicalGPS

One major challenge facing all physician practices is patient scheduling. 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. Following are key strategies to make scheduling more efficient.

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The Role of Medical Assistants in Efficient Healthcare Delivery

Northwest Suburban College

Medical Assistants play a vital role in the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services. As valuable members of healthcare teams, they contribute to the smooth functioning of medical practices by providing essential support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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Understanding the 2024 CMS Physician Fee Schedule: Key Information 

Health Prime

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. Learn how to improve your medical practice, and ensure you are getting paid for your work.

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5 signs you should consider a medical billing partner

Health Prime

Accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for your practice to get timely reimbursement for the services you render to patients. Therefore, optimized medical billing cannot be overstated. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing your medical billing in our blog 5 reasons to outsource your medical billing.

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