WSMDA

MAY 26, 2023

They support healthcare professionals in various ways, from administrative tasks to clinical duties, ensuring that patient care is optimized. They are typically in charge of answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting patients upon arrival.

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Medical Assistant Patient Care Medication Vital Signs 52

Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Maybe you want to see more clients, but see no feasible way to add to your schedule because of logistical burdens. To expand your client capacity, you need an EHR workflow that simplifies the care process. You need a quicker, easier EHR workflow throughout the entire patient care process, from start to finish.

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Guideway Care

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This is where an outsourced “care guidance” program and partner become invaluable. The Care Guidance Advantage 1. Bridging the Human-Tech Gap : Optimal patient care involves a human touch that automated technology alone can’t provide. healthcare system. For further insights, you can access the full article here.

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Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This level of control allows you to create an environment that reflects your priorities for patient care. You can decide to specialize in certain treatment methods or set up your practice to be more welcoming and accessible to specific patient groups. Managing all aspects of a practice requires substantial time and resources.

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Medical Economics

AUGUST 9, 2024

From revenue cycle complexities to administrative burdens, these challenges impede exceptional patient care. By leveraging AI, practices can streamline revenue cycle management, improving coding accuracy, predicting and mitigating claim denials, and automating patient collections. Yet, AI presents a transformative opportunity.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They’re skilled professionals who support physicians, nurses , and other healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

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Mobius MD

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

An easy starting point is to document and assess the most common patient visit types in your clinic or department. Schedule a meeting, map out every step in a typical patient visit, and look for chokepoints. Any steps you take to streamline documentation will also improve the flow of patient visits.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 29, 2023

or fewer hours were able to escape patient-care duties during a break, compared with 46.7 And the percentage of breaks free of patient-care duties decreased to 30 percent when nurses worked 20 or more consecutive hours.” In fact, the numbers went down. Forty-nine percent of nurses working shifts of 8.5 hours or more.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A few moments outside in the still of the night can provide a much-needed mental break from patient care demands. Inform your friends, family, and neighbors about your night shift schedule to help them understand the unconventional hours you keep. Such a schedule can make you feel isolated, develop a low mood, and burn out.

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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

For night-shift nurses, finding effective strategies to care for both their physical and mental health is essential for personal well-being and to provide quality patient care. Online MSN programs offer night-shift nurses the flexibility they need to continue their education while managing their demanding schedules.

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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. Providers can minimize schedule gaps by strategically managing appointment slots and increasing patient throughput.

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Appointments 93

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities, making them integral to the healthcare system. Medical Assistants also play a significant role in preventive medicine, assisting with screenings, patient education, and follow-up care.

Medical Assistant 52

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Scrubs

APRIL 9, 2023

The healthcare industry is transforming with the introduction of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that enables medical professionals and hospitals to streamline their workflow and provide better patient care. Get out of line and get back your time with automated appointment scheduling! What can ChatGPT do?

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

Worse yet, it could lead to inconsistent patient care. Standardizing technology systems can make all the difference to the efficiency of your workflow, the patient experience, the ease of training new staff, and your practice’s capacity to grow profits. Consider integration between software tools.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The impact of language barriers on patient care There are many direct and indirect impacts of language barriers on patient care. Gain peace of mind for nurse schedulers when all shifts are scheduled up to 2 months in advance. </p>

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Scrubs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a new grad joining the fray, you’ll find golden insights and proven tips to increase your productivity, reduce stress, and, most importantly, still deliver outstanding patient care. Another challenge is the high patient load. Shall we begin?

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DropStat

APRIL 18, 2024

Using standard letters after nurses’ names has a number of benefits: Standardization of credentials adds credibility A recognizable standard of nursing practice indicates professionalism Identifying nurses clearly reassures patients that patient care is the top priority. Why is credentialing important for nurses?

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Today, efficient EHRs play a major role in improving practice operations, enhancing patient care, and driving growth and scalability. These processes form the backbone of an efficient behavioral health workplace, and can tremendously improve the patient and provider experience. However, an EHR is only as good as its workflows.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Health Prime

APRIL 11, 2024

Fee schedule analysis: Regularly review and update fee schedules to ensure the practice is billing appropriately for services rendered. Also, remember to optimize staffing levels and roles to improve productivity and patient care. Analyze denial patterns to identify root causes and implement corrective measures.

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Billing Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Medical Coding 87

ACI Medical & Dental School

AUGUST 6, 2024

Work Environment A key difference between a Medical Assistant and an LPN lies in their workplace and schedule. A Medical Assistant can work in a variety of healthcare facilities including doctor’s offices, clinics, urgent care centers, and hospitals. Classes are starting soon!

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MedCerts

JULY 24, 2024

As a Medication Care Coordinator, you’ll work in teams behind the counter to input and fill medications, where you’ll thrive in a social environment that lets you pivot between coworkers and customers. In your day-to-day activities, you’ll help patients as they heal from illnesses and injuries or work on rehabilitation.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 21, 2024

Improving Communication Between Nurses and Managers Many organizations need help in traditional staffing workflows, tediously tracking multiple spreadsheets or using one-by-one phone calls or text messages to make scheduling adjustments and fill last-minute openings. At the core of all these decisions is data and using available technology.

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Scrubs

APRIL 26, 2023

The RCN is disputing the secretary’s request and a hearing is scheduled in the next few days. Government officials say they are worried about the strike impacting patient care and safety. She added, “The only way to deal with bullies is to stand up to them … including in court.”

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DropStat

MARCH 14, 2024

Effective automated scheduling for nurses helps healthcare organizations maintain high levels of patient safety in high-risk situations, and avoid scheduling errors, while saving planning time and resources. Preoccupation With Failure The principle: Near-misses are viewed as indicators of potential to improve patient safety.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 9, 2024

Medical Administrative Assistants (MAAs) play a crucial role in the daily operations of healthcare administration, ensuring effective communication and patient care. Medical administrative assistants are also responsible for greeting patients, answering phones, and assisting with other general office duties as needed.

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WSMDA

APRIL 20, 2024

Their responsibilities can vary significantly depending on the healthcare setting, but often include duties like: Scheduling appointments Maintaining medical records Taking patient histories Assisting with exams Collecting lab specimens Providing basic patient care Nursing Nurses provide patient care across a wide range of healthcare environments.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Know where to get Downtime Help The Connect Care clinical information system (CIS) needs periodic maintenance. Scheduled downtimes can happen as often as monthly, usually in the early hours of a weekday (e.g., between 00:30 and 04:30), avoiding peak patient care times. Downtimes can affect CIS parts (e.g.,

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Top Practices

JANUARY 18, 2024

It seems recently, more than in prior years, I have been hearing doctors and staff complain of the common issue of patient no-shows and its impact on scheduling and revenue. This is a big problem, and it presents the challenge of proactively resolving it for the benefit of both the practice and the patients.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 17, 2024

These duties may include scheduling patient appointments, maintaining patient records, directing tasks that follow up on processing billing and coding and coordinating communications between the patient and other health staff with the provider. In cooperation, it administers medications or injections.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Vital Signs 40

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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Billing Communication Documentation Patient Satisfaction 52

Health Prime

JULY 25, 2024

Utilize Technology: Leverage digital platforms, such as your practice website or patient portal, to disseminate Hepatitis-related information and encourage patients to schedule screenings. Enhanced Patient Engagement and Trust: Proactively promoting screenings demonstrates a commitment to patient care and preventive medicine.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization. By understanding and leveraging GMLOS and ALOS, hospital executives can improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. What are the negative aspects of using ALOS?

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

These activities are vital for the smooth operation of any dental practice and for maintaining high standards of patient care. The cleanliness and organization of this space are crucial for patient safety and the efficiency of dental procedures. It’s important to confirm appointments and send reminders to patients.

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Athena Career Academy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care. Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Nurse practitioners are accustomed to treating the entire patient rather than solely treating a disease or condition,” says Teresa Cyrus, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, co-owner of Integrative Geriatrics , a practice that provides care to underserved adults and seniors in rural Minnesota. “I I believe it is a more holistic approach to patient care.

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We Care Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Flexible Schedule: Many HHAs enjoy the flexibility that comes with the job. Unlike traditional 9-to-5 roles, home health care often allows for varied hours that can fit around your own schedule. You’ll gain essential skills in areas such as patient care, communication, safety, and ethics.

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