Maintaining appropriate records of psychological services allows providers to monitor their work and promotes continuity of care. Good records protect both the patient and psychologist in the event of legal proceedings and are also essential for the psychologist to obtain … Continue reading
Read MoreConsistent, accurate, complete and up-to-date medical records are vital for proper health care delivery and continuity of care, as well as for insurance, legal, and other purposes. The healthcare provider’s responsibility includes managing the records of current patients as well … Continue reading
Read MoreTable of Contents5 Key HIPAA Rules for a Medical Transcription CompanyOutsourcing to HIPAA-compliant Medical Transcription Service HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 focuses on protecting Protected Health Information (PHI). This law established national standards on how … Continue reading
Read MoreAccurate and timely emergency department (ED) patient records go a long way in supporting physicians in various aspects of care. Emergency room medical transcription service providers help physicians document all ED processes – from evaluation to medical decision making and … Continue reading
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated their interim guidance for healthcare professionals evaluating and treating post-v conditions. Despite the varied nature of these conditions, CDC staff has agreed that most of them can be diagnosed and … Continue reading
Read MoreAn update to the blog, “SOAP Notes in Psychiatry – Features and Tips for Improvement” Writing comprehensive, concise and informative progress notes is crucial for providers to provide quality of care for patients further. Most providers use a pre-determined framework … Continue reading
Read MoreTechnological innovations in healthcare are changing the face of the industry. Patient record digitization and EHR-integrated medical transcription services have paved the way for quicker and smarter clinical documentation. Telemedicine proved to be a game changer for many practices during … Continue reading
Read MoreThe medical record is a medical and legal document that contains information about a patient’s health and medical history. The History and Physical (H&P) is fundamental part of a medical transcription service provider’s work and the first report added to … Continue reading
Read MoreTimely and accurate imaging reports are critical to help physicians determine the optimal course of care. Radiology transcription services play a key role in help radiologists prepare their reports. Today, hospitals offer patients access to radiology reports through secure online … Continue reading
Read MoreMedical documentation is an important aspect in the healthcare industry, and over the years it has undergone several changes. Earlier, the medical record was a simple handwritten document which has now transformed into digital format. Today, healthcare units and hospitals … Continue reading
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