Sensible Medicine

JULY 5, 2023

It is this fact that has caused diagnostic excellence to gain such traction as a priority in medical education the past 5-10 years. It also happens to be the reason I decided to become a primary care doctor. The provision of safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care hinges on a correct diagnosis.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

AUGUST 8, 2023

While, historically, providers have been financially compensated for the volume of services they provide, it has been increasingly recognized that a holistic view of patients’ health includes additional lifestyle factors and results in a healthier population while reducing the cost of care.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Note that patients falling into all four of these segments believe, in the words of Lavidge, that, “companies developing health care technology care more about making money than helping patients…All patients worry that a single medical bill could severely impact their financial security.”

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

Communication is at the heart of healthcare, where excellent patient outcomes rely on effective interaction between healthcare professionals and their patients. Medical Assistants are crucial in bridging the communication gap and fostering meaningful connections in healthcare environments.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 3, 2024

At the time, the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics advised physicians that “reasonable indulgence should be granted to the caprices of the sick.” Along that journey, however, patients would acquire crucial help from doctors with the imagination and courage to think and to act outside the existing paradigm.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Patient feedback plays an important role in the quest to achieve process improvement in medical practices. An article in the BMJ said that feedback on the patient’s experience, with the encouragement of the healthcare team to address identified problems, improves quality. According to the U.S.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 8, 2019

By George Mathew, chief medical officer, North America, DXC Technology Connected consumers, and their data, will play a critical role in transforming the next era of healthcare. In fact, global industry analyst IDC predicts that by the end of 2020, 25 percent of the data used in medical care will be collected and shared with […].

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

Interprofessional collaboration has become increasingly important in today’s complex healthcare landscape, as teams of healthcare professionals working together can achieve greater efficiency, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced satisfaction for both staff and patients.

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Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Medical assistants are indispensable healthcare professionals who play a key role in providing quality patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of medical facilities. Let’s outline some of the most vital soft skills that can considerably enhance a medical assistant’s ability to provide exceptional care.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly shifted its focus towards preventive care, recognizing that preventing diseases is more effective than treating them. As part of this paradigm shift, Medical Assistants have emerged as crucial assets in promoting health and wellness, particularly in primary care settings.

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ACMA Blog

JULY 9, 2024

The nation’s leading PBMs frequently have the ability to exert control on the pharmacies patients can go to to obtain prescriptions. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), prior authorizations are the number one reason for care delay in the United States. References Armstrong D.

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Doximity

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

. ⬇️ Learn More About Kevin Tin, MD, MBA, FACP Kevin Tin, MD, MBA, FACP is a practicing gastroenterologist who completed his training, during which he was named Chief Fellow at Maimonides Medical Center. ⬇️ Learn More About Felix M Reyes, MD Felix M Reyes, MD is a native of the Dominican Republic where he also completed medical school.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Preventive healthcare has become increasingly important in recent years, as early intervention, health screenings, and lifestyle strategies play pivotal roles in promoting better patient outcomes and overall public health.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

JANUARY 20, 2025

Once perceived as a healthcare nicety compared to service satisfaction scores, patient experience (PX) management now is a must-have when it comes to maximizing healthcare performance and improving medical outcomes. Hospitals with higher patient experience scores report a 161% better net margin than competitors with low scores. [1]

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

Medical assistants (MAs) are indispensable members of the healthcare industry. The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency.

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Health Populi

MAY 5, 2022

Health Populi’s Hot Points: Our homes have morphed into our health hubs, as we have undergone our personal brands of digital transformation, taking on more DIY tasks (baking, cooking, home renovation), and to be sure, self-care medical care.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 31, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians are indispensable healthcare professionals contributing significantly to patient care and safety by assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications, maintaining inventory, and managing administrative tasks.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can monitor your patients with different technology to allow for better treatments and you are able to spot complications before they occur with the technology coming out. What medical advances are most exciting and promising for nurses to see?

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Health Prime

JULY 13, 2023

A recent McKinsey & Company article added that the path to value creation would likely rest on analytics, standardized clinical practices and operational workflows, and a package of member and physician services designed to reduce medical costs by avoiding unnecessary (or unnecessarily high-cost) practices.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 14, 2024

Not only did the fee-for-service model contribute to the exorbitant costs of hospital readmissions, but it also sowed mistrust of healthcare systems among the patient population. Patient-centered care models are holistic in nature, bringing about greater efficiency through data-driven decision making.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The goal of PAs is to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care for their medical needs in agreement with the most up-to-date medical evidence and guidelines 1. This advancement holds immense promise for healthcare, offering the potential to deliver consistent, high-quality, and efficient outcomes for patients.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

trillion—this is how much the United States spends on healthcare each year according to the American Medical Association. Patient experience matters—to people’s lives and the performance of healthcare providers. Organizations focusing on and investing in patient-centered care stand to improve both.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 25, 2024

As healthcare digital marketing providers, we know that making the most of patients’ schedules not only guarantees improved productivity but also improves the patient experience in general. At Practice Builders, we recognize how important the role of scheduling medical appointments is in the healthcare system.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians are integral members of the healthcare community, playing a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of medications to patients. Assisting Pharmacists in Medication Dispensing Pharmacy Technicians work alongside pharmacists to accurately and efficiently dispense medications to patients.

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Health Prime

JULY 13, 2023

A recent McKinsey & Company article added that the path to value creation would likely rest on analytics, standardized clinical practices and operational workflows, and a package of member and physician services designed to reduce medical costs by avoiding unnecessary (or unnecessarily high-cost) practices.

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CareerStep

JULY 31, 2024

Additionally, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are revolutionizing how medical procedures and patient interactions are taught. Through simulations, virtual lab experiences, and 3D modeling, learners can better understand and retain information that is relevant to the job.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 16, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians act as vital team members in various healthcare settings, ensuring patients receive the medications they need while supporting pharmacists in providing exceptional care. Proper inventory management helps reduce medication errors, prevent drug shortages, and minimize waste.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2024

Patient trust is the foundation for dependable medical services in the healthcare industry. Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ trust is being messed up by a number of causes, including past bad experiences and the deluge of information available online.

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Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

While healthcare becomes more and more demanding, medical practices must adapt to the paradigm shift towards value-based care by implementing and measuring metrics that serve as checkpoints on their way towards optimized healthcare delivery, better patient outcomes, and safe organizational performance.

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Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2021

The top-, bottom-, and middle-line through the caregiver role in healthcare is that, in Shah’s words, “The biggest untapped opportunities for health systems administrators and clinical teams to impact the health and wellness of their patients — and to truly get to patient-centered care — is to care about unpaid caregivers.”

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Health Populi

JUNE 26, 2018

Christi laid out the profile of the financially struggling American, a frequent theme of mine here on Health Populi: 8 in 10 people are financially unwell, struggling to manage money; high deductible out-of-pocket maximums are over $6,000; and, 30% of people withdrawing early from 401(k) plans are doing so for spending on medical costs “today.”

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection. Therefore, the use of technology and new care models, aided by new regulations, encourages physicians to be on top of these latest trends in the industry. The year 2024 is no exception.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 22, 2024

.” Brooke further differentiates functional medicine from mainstream medicine : “ Functional medicine looks at the whole person— body, mind, and spirit —and emphasizes the importance of personalized care and lifestyle changes.” Discussing why providers might be hesitant, Ms.

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Mobius MD

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A short but focused initial interaction will save time clarifying patient needs later in a visit. Even more consequentially, perceived communication failures are associated with more medical malpractice claims. A single dissatisfied patient could leave a poor review that impacts your professional success.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Your EHR should allow you to customize your intake packets and allow patients and providers to eSign. Obtain consent from new patients to provide appointment reminders , to send PHI through a secure patient portal, to obtain medical records from past providers, and more. This will help cultivate patient-centered care.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

JANUARY 11, 2024

Webinar video Presentation slides Organizations: Palmetto Care Connections TESCO Specialty Vehicles African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative Change Matrix (Colorado Equity Compass) Supply Chain Readiness: Where Are We Now?

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Research has shown that taking care of ourselves by moving and nourishing our bodies, getting plenty of rest, pursuing personal development, and more, has a profound effect on our overall health. Whole Health integrates complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, yoga, and meditation, alongside conventional medical treatments.

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