The last several decades have brought new and interesting healthcare positions chiefly because of the shifting complexities within the industry. We’ve witnessed the increase of surgicalists, hospitalists and laborists (obstetrical specialists located in-hospital) on the practitioner side and physician extenders, patient ombudsmen and patient navigators on the non-physician side. There’s now another intriguing role that […]
Cybersecurity has become extremely important to the health care industry. There have been a number of hacks during the last few months. Also, more medical centers are relying on connected medical devices. Older devices pose a serious security risk to different healthcare organizations. Risks Associated with Using Older Legacy Devices Medical analysts note that many […]
Each day it seems as if we’re once again alerted to medical record errors incidents. Reports showed in 2014 that preventable medical errors are the 3rd largest killer in the U.S. At 400,000 deaths each year, it’s definitely not something to ignore. These errors, as The Journal of Patient Safety explains, are Preventable Adverse Events […]
Medical patients face many risks, from dirty hospital mattresses to surgical supplies left in the body, but the most serious threat comes in the form of security hacking. This is the assessment of the ECRI Institute, which recently published a report on significant health hazards. Among the 10 hazards that patients should fear the most, […]
Clinical Information Managers, commonly regarded as medical scribes, play a vital role in the 360 Transcription system, allowing clinicians and physicians to be more efficient in the real-time documentation of patient encounters. The need for electronic health records (EHRs) to complement our nation’s medical care industry has never been greater. Professionals of many kinds give value to […]
Opening a private medical practice takes a lot of work and dedication. You have to obtain regulations, secure equipment, market your business and more. The To-Do list is going to be long when opening a new practice. The doctor should not be in charge of carrying out every task. For example, transcribing medical reports are something […]
