By: Tracey Dowe | 2010-03-29 | Health & Fitness One of the biggest challenges care organisations have is in ensuring that they have good Medication Administration Records and that their nurses and care staff actually complete them correctly. I recently had the pleasure of the company of a gentleman from the Care Quality Commission who told me that medication issues are still the greatest area of concern during inspection visits and particularly record keeping. So what are the issues and how can we get it right? read more
By: Renata McGee | 2011-05-09 | Online education Online schools and colleges provide a number of educational programs for students including medical office administration. Students who wish to enter this career field can enroll with a variety of accredited online educational programs. Medical office administrators are responsible for updating medical records, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and much more. read more
By: Jane Sanders | 2011-04-18 | Article Marketing Obtaining information for medical staff and storing them properly for later reference is an important task which is currently taken care of by Medical Administrative assistants instead of managerial s... read more
By: Harry E Selent | 2010-04-03 | Business One of the most cumbersome tasks in a medical office is the maintenance and storage of paper medical records. This statement rings true in all medical practices rather it be dental, family medicine, specialty practices, or a chiropractic office. But what most practice managers and physicians may not realize is that maintaining a paper medical record is also one of the most costly administrative and clerical tasks in the office. read more
By: ndxmart | 2010-12-22 | Health & Fitness Medical practitioners and their staff often spend precious time managing their patients' medical records which could otherwise be used to enhance patient care. Employing web-based Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for the compilation and management of patient files will simplify the day to day processes in any healthcare office and free up time for the staff to better manage the business. read more
By: Navin Prakash | 2013-03-06 | Health & Fitness The EMR software results better information integration that leads to better quality care, manage risks and contain costs. These integrated applications enable the medical and business enterprises several advantages by developing clinical health care system and critical tasks. This creates a central medical information repository and resource used throughout the integrated delivery network. read more
By: Bob Kruse | 2010-09-21 | Outsourcing Electronic medical records are great options because they enable easy and safe storage. Choosing an experienced electronic medical records company is the first step toward meeting your clinical documentation needs. read more
By: Daniel P Doyle | 2010-03-30 | Computer Finding an EMR system and understanding what it can provide is a confusing process. Knowing what your EMR system needs to be capable of will allow you to start identifying possible solutions. read more
By: Tom Gruich | 2010-03-26 | Software Medical records are sensitive documents that must be maintained correctly in order to comply with federal, state and local governments. Whether the files are made of paper and stored in the traditional manner or entered into the computer and stored electronically, an accurate tracking database is essential. read more
By: Carlson Daisy | 2011-10-13 | Technology It offers unparalleled reliability, ease-of-use, efficiency, and customizability. The features provided by an robust EMR system are very innovative, customer-driven and helps the physicians in keeping pace with the rapid changes in the healthcare sector. read more
By: Bob Kruse | 2010-10-05 | Outsourcing Outsourcing medical billing reduces your administrative costs considerably. Outsourcing your medical billing process can make a big difference to the way in which your healthcare organization functions. read more
By: Nancy Higgins | 2013-04-26 | Reference & Education The core job of a medical assistant is to provide administrative and clerical support to healthcare practitioners, although some of them may have clinical duties as well. These men and women work behind the scenes and away from the arc lights to ensure smooth operations in a healthcare facility. Employed in a variety of settings that range from huge public hospitals to small private practices, med read more
By: Marwan Madanat | 2010-03-28 | Health & Fitness There is no doubt that Electronic Medical Records, implemented successfully and used properly, are valuable clinical tools in any medical practice. Their benefits of reducing costs, streamlining workflow, improving medical care and increasing practice productivity are undeniable. However, we hear stories upon stories of failed implementations and deinstallations of these systems across the US. read more
By: George Melzer | 2011-03-01 | College The administrative assistant program offers employment opportunities in business environs and is important in keeping effective business flows for organization. Admin assistants ensure smooth running operations between the managerial and the departmental levels. read more
By: Bob Kruse | 2010-09-21 | Outsourcing The advantages of electronic medical records are many. Electronic medical records can minimize the number of physical files you have to maintain in your office. read more