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EHR-related Malpractice Suits Growing, finds Study

EHR-related Malpractice Suits Growing, finds Study

Electronic health records (EHRs) have fast become a staple in the healthcare sector and medical transcription companies play a key role in helping providers leverage EHR systems. However, EHRs have been found to contribute to malpractice suits. A new analysis by leading malpractice insurer The

Stem Cell Medicine for Good Health and Better Treatment of Diseases

Stem Cell Medicine for Good Health and Better Treatment of Diseases

Medical research is indispensable when it comes to finding effective treatment for various health conditions. To study a patient and his/her medical condition, response to treatment and so on, accurate documentation is very important. Medical records created with the support of medical transcription companies provide

Retained Surgical Items – Root Causes and Prevention Measures

Retained Surgical Items - Root Causes and Prevention Measures

Retained surgical items are a major concern for infection prevention and surgical services departments. In hospital settings, incidents of unintended retention of foreign objects occur in operating rooms, labor and delivery areas, ambulatory surgery centers, and other areas where invasive procedures are performed. Good evidence-based processes

Burnout Common in Large Radiology Practices, finds Survey

Burnout Common in Large Radiology Practices, finds Survey

Burnout is a serious concern among healthcare professionals, impacting clinician efficiency and patient safety. Radiology is one of the specialties with a high incidence of provider burnout. The 2018 Medscape National Physician burnout and Depression report ranked radiology the seventh highest specialty for burnout, higher

Study: Many Patients Do Not Have Advance Directives Before Surgery

Study: Many Patients Do Not Have Advance Directives Before Surgery

Electronic health records have the potential to make health care more precise and preventive, and support retrieval of patient information to support clinical decision making. Medical transcription services ease the data entry burden on providers, allowing them to spend more time with their patients rather than

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