Understanding Patient Privacy Laws and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
Patient Privacy is a top concern in health care. With the growing digitization of practices and healthcare organizations, it is essential for physicians and medical transcription companies to stay informed about the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification requirements of the Health Insurance Accountability and
What is the Role of EHR Documentation in Patient Safety and Quality of Care?
EHR implementation is not just about digitalization of paper charts. The EHR is designed to enable healthcare providers to deliver quality care to patients while maintaining their safety. The EHR includes comprehensive information regarding patient care such as demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital
How Does Medical Transcription Continue to Be Relevant?
Medical transcription is all about converting audio recordings of physicians’ handwritten medical notes into text. Medical transcription is still important in the healthcare sector today, despite technological advancements and the introduction of electronic health records (EHRs). This is mostly due to the significance of accuracy in medical
Medical Record Documentation Requirements For Podiatry [INFOGRAPHIC]
Podiatrists diagnose and treat a wide range of foot and ankle problems including injuries (fractured or broken bones, sprains, and strains), diabetic foot disorders (infections, chronic ulcers, and nerve damage or neuropathy), structural foot deformities (hammertoe, flat feet, and high arches), arthritis-related foot pain and
How Medical Transcriptionists add Value to Creation of Medical Records
Medical errors can be prevented with the help of precise, prompt, and well-structured medical record documentation. Medical transcriptionists (MTs) have always contributed to the production of quality medical records, though with the advent of electronic health records (EHRs), their work is being increasingly supported
