As many healthcare providers are relying upon electronic health record (EHR) systems for more efficient clinical documentation and on account of the incentive program for meaningful use, there is growing concern about migration of old paper charts into EHR. Information … Continue reading
Read MoreAccording to a study published in the December issue of American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology, widely used diabetes drugs affects men’s and women’s hearts differently. The researchers studied the effect of three commonly prescribed medications metformin, … Continue reading
Read MoreDischarge summary is among the four types of reports that comprise the core of medical transcription work and is required whenever a patient is discharged from the hospital. This report is critical for further consultation and promoting patient safety while … Continue reading
Read MoreHealthcare providers are relying on technology to speed up their clinical documentation process and thereby address the increasing healthcare demands. Mobile transcription apps are one such technological development. The advantages of using such apps are that Clinicians can use them … Continue reading
Read MoreTelemedicine that allows physicians to see patients and communicate with them in real time is an effective solution for reducing unnecessary and expensive emergency room (ER) visits. It is a significant fact that most of the costly ER visits are … Continue reading
Read MoreA new study by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center reveals that women with hematuria (blood in urine) were less than half as likely as men having the same issue to be referred to an urologist for additional tests. Hematuria is … Continue reading
Read MoreA new research found that depressive symptoms in women aged 55 and younger is associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and adverse cardiovascular effects (chronic CVD or cardiovascular diseases) compared to men of the same age and … Continue reading
Read MoreIntensive behavioral counseling is recommended for overweight and obese patients to encourage sustained weight loss through high intensity interventions on diet and exercise. This approach not only supports long-term weight management, but is also necessary for the prevention or early … Continue reading
Read MoreIn order to enhance clinical decision support (CDS) tools within electronic medical records or EMR and ensure effective Ebola screening, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) co-hosted … Continue reading
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