26th April 2009
Gearing Up for a RAC Experience
As the first round of audits in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program got under way, we suspected that we might be included in the second round of the demonstration program. ...
28th January 2009
Hospitals and clinics can be very hectic places. When this happens, not only are the patients affected, but the hospital staff as well. There are patients to admit, charts to fill out, beds to change, medication to dispense and family members to comfort. ...
30th September 2008
The number of prescription drugs on the market continues to increase. Practically every other television commercial explains the benefit of another drug designed to further ease our ailments and make our lives easier.
Many of these new pharmaceuticals ...
24th September 2008
Safety is always a hot topic in every aspect of life, and the health care industry is no exception. Patient safety is a major concern, for both the patients and the medical staff who administer care.
In 1999, the Institute for Healthcare Improvements r...
17th September 2008
Modern patients have begun to take a different approach to their health care. Rather than leaving everything in the hands of capable doctors, patients are starting to do their own research and ask questions about their conditions and treatment options.
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01st September 2008
When going to a clinic, hospital or ER, it is very likely that every patient will have to fill out multitudes of paperwork before even being admitted. Information like previous medical history, medication allergies and insurance providers are standard, an...
01st September 2008
Most hospitals thrive due to the necessary function they perform in society. Yet all hospitals are not created equal.
Certain hospitals are known for their specialty in a specific field of medicine or for having an overall excellent reputation. The Ma...
09th July 2008
More independent physicians are partnering with their local hospitals to deliver efficient care to patients. These doctors and hospitals are employing a range of new information sharing technologies in order to facilitate access to patient information.
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30th June 2008
The American health care system is one of the most talked about issues surrounding the upcoming 2008 presidential elections. Both Democratic and Republican candidates have outlined new health care plans that may have a drastic impact on how many voters ch...
20th May 2008
The Summer is fast approaching. When you are young, who isn’t looking for that perfect summer job? Internships are a great way to gain experience, but where do you look to find them? And how do you know it’s the right internship for you?
Let’s fa...
20th May 2008
Major medical institutions have begun to implement advanced dosing programs to reduce the risk of error in patient medication. Caregivers hope to safeguard against over- and under-dosing by ensuring the correct amount of a drug arrives straight from the d...
08th May 2008
Corporations are starting to give back to employees who do likewise. Many large companies are creating volunteer programs to reward their employees for giving both time and money to non-profit organizations.
A variety of incentives that differ from co...
08th May 2008
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), surfaces that are touched frequently, such as door knobs, bedrails, mobile devices and lavatories, may accumulate microbes, which can transfer infections and illness rather quickly.
No one wants their...
18th January 2008
A community hospital – rather than being inundated with the ideas of “bigger and better” – are working hard to maintain their small town feel and their high service levels for their patients, making them feel comfortable and at home rather than su...
