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Let’s Make Surgical Coordinators Day A Thing

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In the very busy world of healthcare administration, a silent force works tirelessly behind the scenes, orchestrating the intricacies of surgical procedures: Surgical Coordinators (who may also go by the titles of medical assistants, administrative assistants, or medical receptionists).

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Athenahealth’s Remarkable Interoperability: The Key to Efficient Surgical Scheduling

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In the fast-paced world of healthcare, the advent of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has revolutionized record-keeping and patient care. However, for surgical practices, managing scheduling efficiently has remained a challenge. Many EHRs provide their scheduling tools, but they often fall short of the expectations.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Surgery Cancellation Policies

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It’s like a cheat code for surgical coordination – saving you from headaches and keeping the drama to a minimum. It’s not just for surgical coordinators. Many practices tell patients to avoid cancellation fees by rescheduling three days before surgery. Which Practices Need a Surgery Cancellation Policy?

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Hard Conversations: What Is the Best Approach to Handling Patient Cancellations

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however, still results in a reschedule, cancellation, or a patient simply not showing up to their surgery. Three Steps to Prevent Patient Cancellations Prevention is key and should be constant. In a tight situation, a quick phone call might be all a patient has access to. All of these reasons.