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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

Inaccurate information can include: Incorrect personal details Outdated insurance data Incomplete medical histories These errors in data entry can result in claim denials from insurance companies, leading to payment delays and financial losses for the practice.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

Inaccurate information can include: Incorrect personal details Outdated insurance data Incomplete medical histories These errors in data entry can result in claim denials from insurance companies, leading to payment delays and financial losses for the practice.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. When home health arrived for the initial visit at the patient’s home, he appeared diaphoretic and pale. Risk Control Recommendations for Nurse Practitioners.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams

Minority Nurse

After a year there, I transferred to the PACU to get some experience in intubation and sedation. I then transferred to the PICU, where I worked as a nurse and a charge nurse. We can promote patient rights, ensure patient safety, empower patients with the needed information to make informed decisions, and more through advocacy.

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7 Medical Careers in Demand (That Don’t Require a Degree)

CareerStep

This is a job with many responsibilities, including but not limited to providing wound care, phlebotomy, answering phones, and processing health insurance. Medical assistants spend most of their day interacting with patients and assisting healthcare professionals. The average salary for a medical assistant is $38,270.

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Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ciox

Improved Medication Management: With HIE, providers can access a patient’s medication history, reducing the risk of prescribing duplicate or contraindicated medications. This optimization of medication management enhances patient safety and prevents costly adverse drug events.

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HIPAA Rules and Regulations

The HIPAA Journal

In 1996, Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) with the objective of reforming the health insurance industry. This guide explains why the HIPAA rules and regulations exist, what they consist of, and who they apply to.

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