Yearly Archives: 2014

New Study – EHR Access Could Influence Care

Recent healthcare reforms including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), has brought in several new effects in the exam room – especially the way in which physicians, patients and allied healthcare professionals interact. … Continue reading

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Pharmacists in Emergency Rooms Reduce Medication Errors

Medication errors can happen in all clinical settings. However, the busy environment and fast-paced care offered in the emergency room (ER) in hospitals enhance the probability of errors. No matter how trained and experienced the emergency room physicians may be, … Continue reading

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Medical Transcription Services Market Poised for Soaring Growth

According to the Transparency Market Research study, the global medical transcription services market expects a soaring growth from 2013 to 2019 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The study says the market valued at USD 41.4 million … Continue reading

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ADHD Medication Use Rise among Adults, Especially Women

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder of the neurodevelopmental type that develops in childhood and often continues into adulthood, making it difficult to get organized, stay focused, make realistic plans and think before acting. As per the … Continue reading

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FTC Charge Settlement by Medical Transcription Service Underlines Importance of HIPAA Compliance

The press release published by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in January 2014 is a grim reminder of just how important HIPAA compliance is for a medical transcription company. The California-based transcription company settled FTC charges following the complaint that it … Continue reading

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Childhood Obesity Programs Reduce Blood Pressure

A new study reports that obesity prevention programs may help to lower blood pressure in kids (even if they don’t reduce fat). The study conducted by researchers at the University of Buffalo and Johns Hopkins University showed that these programs … Continue reading

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Research Reveals Children Living on Farms Have Low Allergy Prevalence Rates

Several studies have revealed that the prevalence of allergies is low in children who live in farms. In a study published in the official journal of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the researchers had compared the prevalence … Continue reading

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Addressing Medical Transcription Mistakes caused by Content Errors

Established medical transcription companies follow a set of guidelines to address medical transcription mistakes caused by content errors. Continue reading

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Medical Transcription Increasingly Becoming a Home Based Job

With exciting advancements in the technology arena, the nature of work itself is changing for knowledge workers. New technologies such as telepresence are making telecommuting more feasible. Continue reading

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Experts Finds Reasons Why Breast Cancer Often Spread to the Lungs

Breast cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer and the number two cause of cancer-related deaths among women in North America. If detected early, traditional chemotherapy and radiation have a high success rate, but once the disease spreads beyond the … Continue reading

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