Sensible Medicine

APRIL 2, 2024

This post introduces an occasional series, available to our paid subscribers, aimed at helping people improve their ability to read and interpret the medical literature. Improving Your Critical Appraisal Skills will be made up of “chapters” dealing with how to read articles about various study types.

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Scrubs

JULY 29, 2023

Stocksy | TJ Macke So you have a gastroenterologist, an anesthesiologist and a medical assistant… Sounds like the beginning of a tawdry joke for the medically inclined, doesn’t it? Instead, what you have is a trio of medical professionals who failed to uphold the ultimate caregiving commandment: Respect thy patient.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

[i] Though I’ve never been a traditional researcher, I’ve added quite a bit to “medical literature” over the years. Being perfectly honest, not all the articles have aged well. Generally scores of 2 in men or 3 in women indicate anticoagulation) After a mean follow-up of 3.5 to 0.88; P=0.007).

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Healthcare practices are often plagued with medical billing compliance questions like: “Am I upcoding?” This article dives into the importance of compliance, common challenges, and how medical billing services can help simplify compliance for your practice. Following health insurance policies and procedures.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The digital transformation of healthcare has enabled medical professionals to connect with patients in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago. This article explores how medical professionals can effectively leverage digital platforms to foster stronger patient relationships and improve outcomes.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Whether you’re a physician starting a practice or a healthcare provider working to expand patient access, getting medical insurance credentialing is vital. RELATED ARTICLE: Optimizing Insurance Payer Reimbursement with RCM Services What is Medical Insurance Credentialing? Let’s dive in.

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Scrubs

MARCH 6, 2023

The cops could see that the woman was in distress and told her she might be having a medical emergency. Palmer reached out to the Mount Pleasant Police Department for a follow up,” the department said. The Mount Pleasant Police Department shared her story on its Facebook page where it quickly went viral.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 1, 2025

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2025 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Knowing the right medical practice software tools – for scheduling, documentation, clinical decision support, and more – will make your life much easier.

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Scrubs

MARCH 21, 2023

MaineHealth recently announced it is using AI to automatically record conversations between doctors and their patients during a check-up or follow-up visit. Her regular doctor, Dr. Rebecca Hemphill, used the AI app during her last two medical appointments at MaineHealth. It feels more like my needs are being met.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 5, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Medical billing is process of handling and managing claims, processing payments, and generating revenue. It entails various tasks – coding claims correctly, tracing them, following up and much more. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 30, 2023

Ioannidis's first paper , that was published in JAMA and co-authored by two Italian researchers, focused on mega-journals, i.e. open-access peer-reviewed journals publishing more than 2000 articles per year. In short: scientific journals made up of editorials, commentaries, reviews, viewpoints, podcasts, interviews, videos.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Obesity can lead to a range of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint problems, gallstones and other medical concerns. This new sense of self helped her stay focused on the end goal as opposed to getting hung up on the daily challenges of dieting.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In a 2014 article , Dr. Thomas Bodenheimer and Dr. Christine Sinsky introduced the idea of a Quadruple Aim in healthcare. In their article, Dr. Bodenheimer and Dr. Sinsky emphasized that physician burnout is associated with lower patient satisfaction, reduced health outcomes, and increased costs. Who coined the term “Quadruple Aim”?

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If patients are having trouble following the latest health recommendations, providers can engage with the community to better understand why these problems persist. economy up to $236 billion every year due to preventable medical errors, increased rates of illness and disability, and wage losses.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of telehealth, providing a balanced perspective on its impact on healthcare delivery. Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 2, 2023

Now kick up your feet, pour yourself a glass of wine and let allllll the joyous perks of nursing sink in. Think about it: When you represent one of the nation’s most trusted and respected professions, you sidestep some of the unpleasantries that follow hot on the heels of others. You can literally save lives.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 25, 2023

Have I been neglecting the medical literature? For calcium deposits in breast arteries to be important, we would need to know that some action based on this finding, whether it be further diagnostic testing, lifestyle modification, or medical therapy, actually benefits a woman. The article’s post-script makes it easy for us.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 6, 2023

Not to date him, but David Rind was one of the faculty members who first taught me how to critically read the medical literature. As a result, many medical students and residents get the impression that the goal of reading a trial is a hunt for a fatal error. Loss to follow-up: This concern is less reasonable.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 19, 2024

Since its inception in 1933, National Doctor’s Day has been an occasion to honor both past and present medical professionals for their dedication and commitment to sustaining the health of individuals and communities across the nation. The following sections will provide more detail.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. The number of healthcare data breaches keeps going up year after year.

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 25, 2024

He followed it up with an article. Far be it from me to pass up the chance to comment on something this hot 1 and, because I lack my own Substack, I’m posting it here. Much of his public persona is advocacy; advocacy for thoughtful, conservative , measured medical care. Vinay Prasad took a swipe at him.

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Scrubs

JULY 25, 2023

I picked up the spoon and fed my father. Watching the Cherokee-sponsored “A Nurse I Am” movie reminded me of my initial resolve following my father’s stroke. Patients and their families can discern genuine concern from their medical professionals. I took initiative.

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Health Prime

MAY 2, 2024

Learn other strategies to build your online presence and market your practice in our blog How to market your medical practice and improve your business. Implement appointment reminders and follow-ups Use automated appointment reminders and follow-up communications to enhance the patient experience.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 26, 2024

Following my recommendations will guarantee a long life filled with health, wealth, and truly transcendent happiness. has been created on the cheap because I still have a job that takes up a lot of time. I graduated from medical school over 30 years ago. What follows is the only reasonable dietary advice. They are wrong.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

How to write a letter of recommendation for medical school The best med school letters of recommendation fulfill the following five criteria: 1. The best letters of recommendation highlight unique characteristics that the school has already learned about the applicant and explain why the individual will succeed in medical school.

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Mobius MD

MARCH 14, 2025

While we often focus our blog articles on streamlining clinical documentation , managing the deluge of messages in your EHR is equally important. For the average PCP seeing 20 patients per day, that adds up to over 13 hours per week. Streamline Prescription Refills Medication refills can be a serious time drain.

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The Healthcare Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

This being an academic publication, two footnotes informed us that dangling money in front of our eyes can cause people to see what you want to see and come up with an elastic justification for truth. When a new billing code pays more to individual surgeons, significant change swiftly follows, even if only in documentation.

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Scrubs

JUNE 2, 2023

They were like, ‘Hey, come up front!’” They said as I got right up to the nurse’s station, I just collapsed.” Getting an EKG there are signs of heart trouble, then following up very carefully with a cardiologist,” the doctor said. Bennett’s husband recently created a GoFundMe to help the family pay for medical bills.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the life of an emergency care nurse, exploring their daily responsibilities, the challenges they face, and the rewarding aspects of their role. After stabilizing a patient, nurses take the time to educate them and their families about their condition, treatment plans, and any necessary follow-up care.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 8, 2024

His other medical problems are hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes. Although this patient sounds like someone who would see me at 4:40 on Friday afternoon, he is completely made up. ” I planned that February, my 25 th year teaching this critical appraisal course to our fourth-year medical students, would be my last.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Choose Reliable and Trustworthy News Sources to Follow Picking reliable and trustworthy news sources is like choosing a good friend you can count on. Set Specific Time Limits Staying well-informed doesn’t necessitate devoting endless hours to following the news cycle. Taking medications is also an option.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Medical assistants are key players in healthcare. A typical day for a medical assistant is packed with diverse tasks that keep them on their toes. One of the first things medical assistants do each day is welcome and prepare patients for their visits. Medical assistants also assist with different medical procedures.

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Scrubs

MAY 22, 2023

A medical first is changing the way we think about paternity and genealogy. “The Newcastle team involved in carrying out the procedures are cautious and will have wanted to include at least some follow-up data on the babies, while also protecting the privacy of the families,” Lovell-Badge explained.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With diligent follow-up care and adherence to treatment, the outlook for glaucoma patients continues to improve. So, as we explore various treatment options in this article, keep in mind that knowledge and proactive steps are your allies in the fight against this sight-stealing condition.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

RELATED ARTICLE: How Automation is Revolutionizing Medical Claims Processing Accuracy What is Automation in Healthcare? Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a recent article, we explored seven applications of AI across the industry. We’ve also written about other AI topics, such as an introduction to generative AI for doctors , the accuracy of AI-generated clinical notes , patient perspectives on AI , the best AI medical scribes , and whether AI can reduce physician burnout.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants play a vital role in the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services. As valuable members of healthcare teams, they contribute to the smooth functioning of medical practices by providing essential support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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