CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Reducing no-shows.

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Health Prime

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Denied claims, follow-ups on unpaid claims, and inefficient billing practices can all contribute to financial setbacks for your practice. If claims are not addressed, the average cost to rework a claim is $25.20, which quickly adds up. This can exacerbate operational costs and restrain staff bandwidth.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

However, Practice Optimization takes a holistic approach, addressing operational efficiency, staff productivity, and patient satisfaction. It goes beyond financial considerations and includes workflow management, staff productivity, and patient engagement. Feel free to reach us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The calculation of patient satisfaction involves gathering feedback from patients and gauging their perceptions and feelings about their healthcare experience. Patient experience surveys serve as a valuable tool to collect this information, providing insights into the overall satisfaction levels of patients.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

The following article is a summary of some of the key points of this episode. Careful consideration is essential to ensure AI benefits, not hinders, patient care. We must be very thoughtful, and consider on behalf of the patients, is this going to do harm? Some quotes have been slightly edited for brevity.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By streamlining this process, providers can reduce administrative burdens, focus on patient care, and achieve faster reimbursements. Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process. Corrects discrepancies in billing or coding automatically.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Time and resource efficiency The enrollment process involves extensive paperwork, follow-ups with insurance companies, and meticulous attention to detail. Therefore, counting on a trustful partner frees your in-house staff to focus on patient care and other essential duties. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

Advancing these efforts, the BPCI Advanced model introduces a consolidated retrospective payment system that addresses services within a 90-day period following discharge or outpatient procedures. It enhances coordination between providers while motivating them toward comprehensive management strategies focused on complete patient care.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It streamlines administrative tasks, offering tools to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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EvidenceCare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Damon Broyles of Mercy Technology Services for an episode of The Better Care Podcast , and throughout this interview it became evident that numerous innovations are shaping the future of the industry. Telehealth and virtual care continue to gain momentum, with health systems investing in telehealth infrastructure.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Horizontal violence is particularly problematic in nursing because of the high-stress, fast-paced work environments where teamwork and clear communication are crucial for patient care. Horizontal violence undermines these factors, leading to burnout, turnover, and a decline in care quality. What is horizontal violence?

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Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

While the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is a significant tool in measuring patient satisfaction, it represents a single aspect of the overall patient experience. This is possible by integrating HCAHPS findings with broader patient experience information.

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Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care. An EHR system tailored to the needs of behavioral health practices can help streamline operations as well as enhance patient satisfaction.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It can help you highlight your strengths and show patients what you already do well. Here are five benefits you can enjoy from insights provided by patients: Improved patient satisfaction:  Regular feedback helps you find and solve problems in your practice. These fixes can lead to higher patient satisfaction.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By working to bolster DEI efforts, healthcare organizations have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of those providing and receiving care. The following strategies are key factors to consider as healthcare organizations approach DEI efforts. Additional courses can also be included and scheduled for follow-up training as needed.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 8, 2024

They are often the unsung heroes of dental care, performing a wide range of duties that are essential for the efficient functioning of a dental practice. Their responsibilities extend beyond assisting dentists during procedures; they also manage administrative tasks, patient care, and ensure the office complies with health regulations.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 14, 2024

How Value-Based Care is Transforming the Patient Experience In the not-so-distant past, patients held a passive role in healthcare submissively following the lead of providers and sharing minimal information. This can also promote increased job satisfaction.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Prior to the pandemic a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pilot study yielded positive results with respect to hospital readmission rates and follow-up emergency department visits. The ACHAH model appears to be a feasible alternative to traditional inpatient acute care that can improve quality of care and patient satisfaction.

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Top Practices

JUNE 27, 2023

To have a highly successful medical practice you need to design and implement efficient systems that streamline operations, improve quality patient care, staff environment, minimize conflict, and stress, and increase productivity and profit. They need to be able to clearly communicate these to their patients when asked.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) & Stark Laws: These regulations prohibit financial incentives that could influence physician decision-making regarding patient care. As researched by OS Inc., “If

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Convenient online scheduling : athenaCommunicator allows patients to book appointments online 24/7. This can reduce the office staff’s call volume and improve patient satisfaction by providing an on-demand and easy-to-use scheduling system.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 10, 2023

When your practice is understaffed, it can lead to increased stress, decreased efficiency, and compromised patient care. Training your staff can help your practice improve cash flow, reduce errors, enhance patient satisfaction, and develop a great brand image. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient operations are the foundation of any successful behavioral health practice, with a thoughtful clinical workflow supporting quality patient care and sustainable practice growth. Eroding profitability hinders a practice’s ability to invest in growth or quality patient care.

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Guideway Care

APRIL 11, 2024

They focus on the clinical aspects of patient care, including coordinating tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments. Clinical navigators work closely with oncologists and other specialists to ensure the clinical care plan is executed smoothly and efficiently.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Language barriers in healthcare prevent or hinder some healthcare stakeholders from reaching out for healthcare , and when they are in a healthcare setting, it may prevent the patient from understanding their healthcare situation and how to follow healthcare protocol.

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Mobius MD

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Your employees want opportunities to improve, and even small changes to the patient visit workflow can eliminate unnecessary tasks and headaches for busy staff. In turn, workflow improvements and a happy team ensure patient satisfaction and excellent care. Streamline your patient visit workflow with these tips 1.

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

The campaign was launched following a survey of practices undertaken in December. This found that fewer than one quarter of practices felt optimistic about being able to deliver safe patient care this year; 51% said they were having to operate outside the boundaries of their clinical expertise.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Medical and clinical records make up the bulk of that information. But some of it is patient feedback data. Patient feedback in healthcare provides valuable insights into the service provider’s performance. Understanding your patients’ experiences is crucial for driving service quality improvements.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By analyzing a mountain of data, healthcare administrators may gain the needed insight to make better decisions about the effective administration of patient care and reduce costs by enhancing organizational operations. Improving Patient Care One of the significant issues in healthcare administration is patient care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

Efficient practice management stands as a cornerstone of successful patient care and operational excellence. This consolidation leads to increased efficiency, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care than administrative tasks.

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Practice Index

JULY 4, 2024

As managers, we can allocate more resources at peak times, such as Mondays, to handle the surge in demand, ensuring that patient care remains timely and efficient… and back it up when a GP Partner doesn’t want to work with data!” laughed a Practice Manager. “As If not, further adjustments are made, guided by the latest data.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Transformational leadership is especially effective in health care because it emphasizes teamwork and everyone’s ability to step up as a leader when needed. Inspiration Transformational leaders inspire their teams to be their best selves, which can encourage them to be proactive and innovative about their approaches to patient care.

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Medical Advantage

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By verifying patient eligibility and benefits before providing care, healthcare professionals can reduce the risk of denied claims and potential damage to the company. Verification ensures that patients are covered by health insurance, minimizing the risk of unpaid claims. Benefits of proper verification include the following.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 12, 2024

Risk-Based Arrangements: Transforming Healthcare Delivery Risk-based arrangements are transforming healthcare delivery by invoking provider accountability for the quality and cost of patient care. Implementing value-based care requires a significant realignment of operations priorities, including the adoption of new technologies.

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