Author Archives: Julie Clements
Key Challenges That Health Administrators Face [infographic]
Management of hospital departments, staff, finance, and health information is a hectic task for health administrators. Just as medical transcription services have evolved to keep pace with the latest developments, healthcare administrators need to adapt with the dynamic healthcare scenario … Continue reading
Read MoreHigh-Quality EHR Documentation Crucial to Fight the Opioid Crisis
According to recent estimates from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, more than 130 people in the U.S. die after overdosing on opioids. In 2017, opioid abuse was declared a public emergency by the Department of Health and Human Services … Continue reading
Read MoreKnow More about NSAIDS, Precautions and Side Effects
In any healthcare setting, patient diagnosis and treatment protocols have to be properly and accurately documented to ensure appropriate treatment and care. A clear understanding of various prescribed drugs, their interactions with each other, side effects, and precautions to take … Continue reading
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week: October 6 – 12, 2019
Millions of Americans live with a mental health condition, but many don’t recognize the symptoms and don’t seek treatment in the early stages. Mental Health Awareness Week is from October 6 – 12, 2019. This year, Mental Health America (MHA) … Continue reading
Read MoreTop Techniques to Record and Transcribe Physicians’ Dictation
In medical documentation, accuracy is critical to ensure patient safety and documentation integrity. In the case of transcription, the quality of physician dictation is one of the factors that could compromise the quality of transcribed patient records. Even a professional … Continue reading
Read MoreEHR-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 … Continue reading
Read MoreBurnout 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 … Continue reading
Read MoreReading Visit Notes Improves Medication Adherence, Suggests New Survey
Physicians and nurses enter medications in visit notes, often with the help of EMR-integrated medical transcription services. However, getting patients to adhere to their medication prescriptions is a major concern for healthcare providers. Studies show that poor medication adherence causes … Continue reading
Read MoreHow Open Notes can help in Mental Health Therapy
Each year, about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental health transcription services help therapists to maintain electronic medical records to accurately reflect their patients’ clinical condition. Good record-keeping … Continue reading
Read MoreSix Key Tips for a Successful Doctor Appointment
This is a continuation to the blog “Is There a Right Time to Visit Your Doctor?” So, you have chosen a doctor and made an appointment. May be you have waited weeks or months for this appointment and so it’s … Continue reading
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