Tele-nursing or providing medical advice via telephone is widely used in critical care as it provides an efficient, responsive and cost-effective way to access health care services. With the use of technology, tele-intensive care unit nursing can enhance available resources … Continue reading
Read MoreThe American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) defines teledermatology as the remote delivery of dermatological services and clinical information with the help of telecommunication technology. There are two types of modalities in this health care model – ‘Store-and-forward’ in which digital images and associated patient data are sent and forward to the specialist for storage and consultation, and ‘Live-interactive’ in which providers and patients interact through live video using a variety of peripheral hardware attachments to enhance the consultation. Continue reading
Read MoreIt is estimated that childhood cancer forms less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed every year. According to the American Cancer Society, a lot of progress has been made in treating pediatric cancer. Long-term survival is now expected of most … Continue reading
Read MoreResearchers have found that repeated blows to the heads of athletes may be associated with changes in brain white matter, and may also be linked to reduced cognition even if those impacts do not cause concussion. A study on athletes involved in contact sports vs. athletes participating in noncontact sports over a season revealed a small increase in diffusivity in the white matter. Continue reading
Read MoreWhen EMR (electronic medical record) was first introduced there was a belief that it would replace traditional medical transcription services. However, though EMR promotes a more structured and streamlined documentation process, physicians are finding it difficult to enter data into the system, especially during the patient encounter. 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 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 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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