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Work Environments for a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Northwest Career College

Many healthcare settings require the services of medical billing and coding specialists for record organization and management, insurance claims, and billing. The specialist obtains patient records, processes insurance claims, and ensures that the proper codes are used to perform treatments or procedures on patients.

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Why Is Mobile Phlebotomy a Booming Business?

Prism Career Institute

A phlebotomists job is to collect blood samples for laboratory testing and analysis. Mobile phlebotomists visit a variety of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and even private homes to meet with patients. Mobile phlebotomy makes it easier for patients to secure financial assistance.

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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

Clear communication protocols reduce the time spent coordinating decisions and repeating tests. Treatment plans take into account comorbidities and patient preferences. A patient may hear one diagnosis from a nurse and a different prognosis from a specialist, leading to mistrust. Tracking the condition of patients.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc. In other words, progress notes are a subset of clinical notes; they report results of individual appointments, while “clinical notes” include comprehensive patient records.

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Behavioral Healthcare Data Security: A Comprehensive Checklist for Protecting Patient Information

Valant

In behavioral health practices, patient records contain highly sensitive information about patients personal histories, treatment details, and clinical interactions. Cyberattacks on behavioral health practices have increased in recent years, as cybercriminals recognize the value of mental health records on the black market.

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The Role of Medical Assistants: Specializations, Certifications, and Tasks

WSMDA

Their duties may include taking patients’ vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications, and performing laboratory tests. They also assist physicians during medical procedures and may provide patient education and support.

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Diverse Roles of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

One of their main duties is managing patient records. This involves updating medical histories, recording vital signs, and noting any changes in patients’ conditions. Medical assistants must coordinate between doctors’ busy schedules and patients’ needs.