Medical transcription outsourcing plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). In fact, success with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) begins with efficient EHR data entry to ensure complete, precise and accurate … Continue reading
Read MoreGeneral surgeons diagnose and treat surgical conditions affecting various areas of the body – the breast, lung, abdomen, thyroid, arm, legs, colon, rectal, skin, and more. Operative reports describe the indication, procedure, and any complications of the procedure and must … Continue reading
Read MoreRecent reports indicate that the current flu season is far from over. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that during February 2-9, the number of people seeking treatment for the flu peaked nationally since the current flu season began last October. Healthcare … Continue reading
Read MorePrimary care providers are the key players in the healthcare system. The Institute of Medicine (www.nap.edu) defines primary care as: “The provision of integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal … Continue reading
Read MoreMedical records must contain pertinent and up-to-date information on the advice and/or treatment provided to a patient. Medical transcription outsourcing allows providers to ensure the patient record is an accurate and complete reflection of the patient encounter to facilitate continuity … Continue reading
Read MoreTrust is a fundamental aspect of any type of relationship, personal or business-related. For instance, a company outsourcing medical transcription service to physicians has to build trust and reliability as a dedicated business partner. This is very important, given the … Continue reading
Read MoreThe handoff of a patient from one physician to another is a frequent and unavoidable aspect of care. Medical transcription outsourcing helps health care providers produce the electronic component of the handoff. However, clinical handoffs are prone to errors due … Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic health record (EHR) systems serve as powerful technology platforms for data collection on office visits, diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions, and medical transcription outsourcing helps physicians ensure accurate EHR documentation. EHR data is widely used for research and to study … Continue reading
Read MoreMedical records are a combination of both self-reported patient information and a physician’s notes on the diagnosis, care and treatment given to the patient. When a patient visits a physician, the latter makes a diagnosis and dictates the patient’s medical … Continue reading
Read MoreProper communication between patients and healthcare providers is vital for better patient care. Patients should feel free to express their feelings to their physician because this can ensure better outcomes. A genuine concern at present is the EHR, which forces … Continue reading
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