On February 26, 2014, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed into law Senate Bill 7 (SB7), expanding the prescribing authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Kentucky. The law puts a program in place to allow KY nurse practitioners to … Continue reading
Read MoreThe US healthcare system is undergoing a massive transformation as paper-based medical charts give way to electronic health records (EHR). After nearly 25 years of using paper charts, physicians have widely started accepting the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR). … Continue reading
Read MoreChiropractors should understand the major chiropractic documentation requirements for Medicare as Medicare Part B covers chiropractic care under very limited circumstances such as: the treatment must be medically necessary while formally prescribed by a physician and the care must be provided by a Medicare-certified chiropractor. Coverage is given only to chiropractic treatment that involves the manipulation of the spine in order to correct a subluxation (a bone that is out of position in the spine). Though Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage managed care plan may cover slightly broader chiropractic treatment than Part B, a chiropractic service provided would be reimbursable through Medicare only if the documentation shows clinical necessity for that service. Continue reading
Read MorePatient-centered care (sharing the management of an illness between the patient and the doctor) in general is very important for effective healthcare as it will increase adherence to management protocols, reduce morbidity and improve the quality of life of patients. … Continue reading
Read MoreA workforce study of rheumatology in the U.S. was conducted recently and it was revealed that the high demand for rheumatology services will cause a shortage of rheumatologists in the next several decades. A group of American researchers administered a … Continue reading
Read MoreMedical transcription involves the creation of accurate transcripts from the recorded notes of physicians. The transcription process is critical to maintain clear records of a patient’s medical history. These reports help the doctor review the patient’s condition as well as prescribe further treatment.
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The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is planning to replace the basic electronic healthcare records of its inmates with a new electronic health record system. The main purpose behind the initiative is having an advanced system with capabilities such as clinical … Continue reading
Read MoreAs a wearable device with the capability to take pictures and videos and access the Internet using voice commands, Google Glass is considered to be an effective tool in the healthcare field. It was reported this March that the Rhode … Continue reading
Read MoreIt’s summer season and both allergists and primary care physicians may be busy treating allergy symptoms caused by pollen, mold or insect stings. With allergy skin test, they can identify the exact allergen that causes the symptoms and decide on … Continue reading
Read MoreThe emergency room is a high stress area for physicians, nurses and other medical professionals. The priority here is to save lives, and procedural but legally obligatory tasks can increase the confusion. When stress and confusion rise there are bound to be mistakes and consequently big trouble for the healthcare practice. Continue reading
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