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Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – A Medical Student’s Perspective

Sensible Medicine

” I feel uncomfortable that the systems-level challenges my patients face – impossible scheduling dilemmas, fights over insurance coverage, and the innumerable other barriers to high-quality, accessible, equitable healthcare – seem out of my control.

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Telehealth Update from J.D. Power, Amwell, Cigna, GoodRx, and a Trio of Smart Doctors

Health Populi

Power has studied including health insurance, insurance and financial services. Amwell also began allying with TytoCare this week, to enable home-based physical exams using med-tech designed for patients’ at-home use. Power assessed two categories of telehealth vendors: direct-to-consumer (DTC) and payer-provided.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

With telehealth, scheduling follow-up appointments is more flexible, making it easier for patients to stay connected with their doctors and adhere to treatment plans. Limited Physical Examinations One of the primary drawbacks of telehealth is that it limits the ability of providers to conduct thorough physical examinations.

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Patient assessments: You may need to obtain a patient’s medical history, check their vital signs, perform a physical exam, and more. Clerical and administrative duties: You will need to answer phones, respond to emails, schedule appointments, and greet patients. You can attend class at times that work within your schedule.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

We offer convenient course schedules, including evening courses, allowing you to get your education in on your own time. You’ll also learn the administrative side of the role with courses on records management, career development, professional communication, and patient hygiene/infection control.