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Healthcare Administrative Assistant: Skills, Training, and Career Outlook in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Opportunities for healthcare admin assistants across Connecticut are growing, from clinics and hospitals to private practices like the Physicians Alliance of Connecticut. Communicating with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to coordinate care. What Does a Healthcare Administrative Assistant Do?

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Unexpected Praise for Direct Pay Practices from Dr. Vonnegut – A Book Review

Noreta Family Medicine

Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

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Is a Medical Office Assistant Career Right for You?

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The demand for medical office assistants is growing in clinics, hospitals, and private practices, including here at PACT. Confirming patients’ insurance coverage. Relaying information between patients and providers. Becoming a medical office assistant might be the perfect choice for you.

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2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens?

Barton Associates

These crucial healthcare providers can be found in almost every healthcare setting, including, but not limited to: Hospitals Private Practices Urgent Cares Higher Education Corporate Clinics Telehealth Services Insurance Companies Correctional Facilities Indian Health Service (IHS) Facilities Why is the physician shortage growing?

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025 designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Dr. Johnson led a discussion with the Rheumatology Board on community practice in rheumatology to create a more inclusive understanding of its role and scope.

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Bathrooms “R” Us

Physician's Practice

Examples from my practice If we tell a patient that we will return a call to them in two days with a report of a lab test and the results are not available, it is essential to inform the patient of the situation and provide them with an alternative date for when someone will call with the results. 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025 designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations.