How Virtual Assistants Can Help Your Mental Health Practice + Signs You Need One
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over a billion people today are living with various mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for mental health care. As more people seek therapy and behavioral health support, your practice faces a challenge that is more than just providing quality care. You also now have to manage an […]
Recent Healthcare Data Breaches + Statistics
From electronic health records (EHRs) and patient portals to telehealth and billing software, healthcare practices today rely on technology more than ever. While these technological advancements have helped make healthcare less complex for your teams and more accessible for your patients, they’ve also introduced new security risks that many doctors constantly worry about. Data breaches […]
The Ultimate Guide to Physician Burnout And Its Effect on Practice Success
According to an American Medical Association (AMA) resource, most physicians in the U.S. are working 59 hours every week, with nearly 8 hours of it spent on administrative tasks. That means most doctors are working an excess of four hours each day charting, managing electronic health records (EHRs), responding to patient inquiries, and other administrative […]
Benefits of Hiring a Medical Virtual Assistant
Every practice has different needs that vary from one patient to another, but one thing all specializations have in common is that behind every patient visit is an exhaustive list of processes: scheduling appointments, sending follow-up reminders, verifying insurances, processing and filing claims, and so much more. Managing a practice can easily overwhelm you, given […]
What is the Average Salary for a Dental Receptionist? Find Out Here!
According to Planet DDS’ 2025 Dental Industry Outlook report, dentists see and treat an average of 43 new patients every month. That number is on top of their existing patient volume, making administrative efficiency a must for dental practices of all sizes. Serving this many patients means managing multiple appointments and handling the clinic’s phone […]
What is the Average Salary for a Patient Coordinator? Find Out Here!
Medical practices, regardless of specialty, serve patients from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of need. As a healthcare provider managing your own practice, you need to maximize every role on your team to make sure they contribute to the growth of your organization, and this starts with understanding them better. One job role that […]
How To Manage Late Patients
In the medical industry, productivity is often measured by how many patients a practice sees and treats in a day. Because of this, running a practice means managing and following a strict schedule that primarily consists of patient appointments. If one scheduled patient visit doesn’t proceed on time, its implications will domino into other areas […]
Speech Therapy ICD Codes Guide for Effective Billing
Coding patient diagnoses is critical for any healthcare practice, but it affects far more than just claim submissions. The ICD-10 codes determine how soon a provider gets reimbursed, how detailed a patient’s documentation is, and how strong the medical necessity of their treatment is. But when there’s an error in how these codes are used, […]
The Risks of Using AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technological advancement that has significantly transformed various industries around the world, and healthcare is no exception. From documentation tools and patient communication to revenue cycle management and clinical support systems, the role of AI in the healthcare industry continues to expand rapidly. According to a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) […]
How Practices Can Provide Care to Underserved Communities
Healthcare has seen significant advancements in the last decade. These innovations have improved not only how your practice operates but also the way you deliver patient care. However, one issue that persists today is healthcare accessibility. According to the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), 46.1 million Americans live in rural areas, and a […]