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Search results for: communication

Online Portals Can Function as Important Physician–Patient Communication Tools

Kurt Ullman  |  February 16, 2016

Patient portals are online programs and applications that help patients and physicians interact. Although there are many different implementations, most will have some sort of messaging component to help with communication between the doctor and the patient, as well as access to at least some elements of the chart, such as test results. “Patients should…

Filed under:EMRsPractice SupportTechnology Tagged with:communicationelectronic medical recordonlinepatientphysicianTechnology

Revenue Cycle Management in Physician Practice Improves with Staff Communication, Training

From the College  |  November 17, 2015

One month has passed since the U.S. healthcare system overcame a historical milestone with the conversion from billing ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. Although the transition to ICD-10 had a major impact on coding operations, its far-reaching tentacles go beyond coding alone and are deeply rooted in the entire revenue cycle. There is room to criticize the…

Filed under:Billing/CodingFrom the CollegePractice Support Tagged with:BillingCodingcommunicationICD-10ICD-9Practice ManagementReimbursementrevenuerheumatologist

Electronic Health Records Present Communication Challenges for Physicians

The ACR Subcommittee on Health Information Technology  |  October 1, 2014

Digitized patient records have transformed how clinicians record, understand clinical information

Filed under:Billing/CodingEMRsInformation TechnologyPatient PerspectivePractice SupportQuality Assurance/ImprovementTechnologyTechnology Tagged with:AC&RAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR)BillingClinicalEHRelectronic health recordHealth Information TechnologyMedical RecordsMedicarepatient carepatient communicationTechnology

Practice Page: The ACR’s Insurance Subcommittee Facilitates Better Communication With Health Insurers for Rheumatology Practices

Staff  |  June 1, 2013

Committee is working to develop policy and programs to help ACR members deal with the administrative requirements of health insurance plans

Filed under:From the CollegePractice Support Tagged with:AC&Rcommunicationhealthcare insurancePractice Management

Tech Talk: New Platform Aims to Make Telephone Communication Simpler

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 1, 2012

MedXCom system helps physicians better manage their phone calls with patients

Filed under:EMRsPractice SupportQuality Assurance/ImprovementTechnology Tagged with:electronic health recordpatient communicationPractice ManagementrheumatologistsmartphoneTechnology

10 Tips for Better Communication in Rheumatology

Dennis J. Boyle, MD  |  June 10, 2012

Bring clarity to your interactions with patients, staff, and colleagues.

Filed under:Practice SupportQuality Assurance/ImprovementWorkforce Tagged with:Biologicscommunicationdrugimagingpatient carePatientsPractice ManagementRheumatoid arthritisrheumatologist

Lupus Survey Finds Gap in Communication

Alexandra Schultz  |  May 9, 2012

Patients downplay symptoms to friends, family, and doctors

Filed under:ConditionsSystemic Lupus Erythematosus Tagged with:communicationLupusPainpatient carepatient educationrheumatologistSleepSystemic lupus erythematosus

Lupus Survey Finds Gaps in Communication

Alexandra Schultz  |  May 2, 2012

More than 90% of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients experience a communication gap with their family and with their care team, according to a recent survey conducted by GfK Roper North America. The survey found that many SLE patients downplay their symptoms to friends, family, and even their doctors.

Filed under:ConditionsSystemic Lupus Erythematosus Tagged with:communicationLupusPatientsSLE

Use Communication Style Clues to Manage Your Employees

Staff  |  May 1, 2009

Over the last two months, “From the College” provided insight on the Five Rs of physician leadership: recruitment, realization, recognition, redirection, and retention. The Five Rs give great guidance in managing the leadership process, yet they will be far less effective if you lack the ability—or willingness—to successfully communicate with your employees.

Filed under:From the CollegePractice Support Tagged with:Care TeamLeadershipPractice Management

Communications Line to the Top

Sherine Gabriel, MD  |  May 1, 2009

The Affiliate Society Council brings local concerns to the ACR leadership

Filed under:President's Perspective Tagged with:ACR NewsAdvocacyVolunteer

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