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

Health Populi

Amwell also began allying with TytoCare this week, to enable home-based physical exams using med-tech designed for patients’ at-home use. WebMD announced a new service enabling consumers to schedule telehealth visits from the WebMD Care and Vitals platforms.

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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns

Health Populi

These included: A clinician’s lack of ability to conduct a physical exam (75% of older people concerned about this). But a telehealth encounter was seen as more convenient than an office visit by 56% of older people. The study identified several key concerns about telehealth visits, shown in the graphic. 24% had privacy concerns.

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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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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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Veterinary Technician vs. Veterinarian: Understanding the Differences in Roles and Responsibilities

MedQuest College

. – Handling Administrative Tasks: Vet techs may manage patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing. Their duties encompass medical responsibilities, including: – Diagnosis and Treatment: Veterinarians conduct physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans.

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Reduce after-clinic work with these practical tips

Mobius MD

Order necessary labs or imaging in advance when you schedule a patient for their next visit. For example, patients should be able to easily schedule and re-schedule appointments online or through an app without any involvement from clinic staff. Try writing your “why” somewhere you’ll see it in the mornings before work.

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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Often, the inability of a doctor to obtain a history is actually a physical exam finding – an extremely non-specific finding, but a finding nonetheless. iii] I have had numerous people appear on my schedule with the chief concern of “chest pain” documented by the nurse.