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Medical coding, in particular, plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient reimbursement for healthcare providers.
The healthcare industry operates within a complex framework of regulations and processes. Medical coding, in particular, plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient reimbursement for healthcare providers. However, navigating the intricacies of medical coding can be challenging and time-consuming for healthcare professionals. That's where a professional billing company steps in. In this article, we will explore the complexities of medical coding and discuss how a billing company can provide valuable assistance to healthcare providers. Understanding the Importance of Medical Coding Accurate medical coding is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it…

Demand for workflow optimization in healthcare, regulatory requirements and government initiatives to fuel the adoption of healthcare RCM, increasing adoption of cloud based healthcare RCM, strategic initiatives associated with healthcare revenue cycle management, are some of the major factors driving the growth of the healthcare revenue cycle management market.
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management refers to the overall process of identifying, collecting and managing the practice’s revenue from payers based on the services offered. A successful healthcare revenue cycle management process is necessary for a healthcare practice to maintain financial viability and continue offering good patient care. Rising Potential of RCM Outsourcing in the Healthcare Segment Triggers the Growth of the Health…

he Zika Virus has emerged as a significant global health concern in recent years. Understanding the market dynamics and epidemiology associated with this virus is crucial for healthcare professionals.
The Zika Virus has emerged as a significant global health concern in recent years. Understanding the market dynamics and epidemiology associated with this virus is crucial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies. In this blog, we will delve into the Zika Virus market size, leading companies, key strengths of the market report, prevalent cases in different countries, pipeline developments, treatment options, symptoms, and available drugs. What is Zika Virus? Zika Virus is a mosquito-borne viral infection primarily transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. It was first i…

Dr Taylor is a dietician who has spent many years exploring the use of enteral feeding and more recently on optimising the insertion of feeding tubes. He is today highlighting the importance of tube tracking, as without some means of tracking, it is impossible to know the precise location of a tube.
While it seems intuitive and rather obvious that some form of tube tracking is required, more than 95% of tubes in most centres are placed blindly. Once a tube is placed beyond the mouth or nose, you no longer know where the tube is. Although sophisticated tracking devices are available, such devices are used in less than 5 percent of all the tubes that are placed.   Although a patient’s response such as coughing, quickly alerts a clinician that a tube may be traveling down the respiratory…

Physician billing services refer to specialized firms or companies that offer comprehensive billing and coding solutions for healthcare providers
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, medical professionals face numerous challenges when it comes to managing the financial aspects of their practices. Balancing patient care, administrative tasks, and revenue management can be overwhelming. However, by leveraging the expertise of physician billing services, healthcare practices can optimize their financial operations and enhance their overall profitability. In this article, we will explore the importance of physician billing services and how they can contribute to streamlining healthcare practice finances. Introduction to Physician Billing Services Physician billing services refer to sp…

This article explores the significance of pharmacovigilance courses in the healthcare sector, highlighting their role in promoting drug safety Training, improving patient care, and minimizing risks associated with medication use.
Introduction: Pharmacovigilance is a vital component of the healthcare sector, focusing on the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. As patient safety remains a top priority, pharmacovigilance plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This article explores the significance of pharmacovigilance courses in the healthcare sector, highlighting their role in promoting drug safety Training, improving patient care, and minimizing risks associated with medication use. Pr…

The American Academy of Pediatrics claims that nearly 80% of pediatricians adopted EHR systems as early as 2012, but only 8% of them had practice-specific functionality. More than ten years passed, but the features and advantages of pediatric EHR are still discussed within the healthcare community.
The American Academy of Pediatrics claims that nearly 80% of pediatricians adopted EHR systems as early as 2012, but only 8% of them had practice-specific functionality. More than ten years passed, but the features and advantages of pediatric EHR are still discussed within the healthcare community. The representatives of Stanford University’s School of Medicine conducted a study in 2021 proving that specialized EHRs improve the efficiency of pediatric organizations. Let’s dissect why EHRs with pe…

The number of medicines recalled by manufacturers due to defects has increased 153 per cent in the UK since 2017, according to new figures, with relaxed regulations during Covid one possible factor behind the increase. Official data from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) shows that whilst there were 68 medicines recalled in the UK between 1 January 2014 and 1 January 2017, the numbers rose dramatically between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 2023 to 172 recalls.
Relaxed supply chain rules for Covid might have led to increase The number of medicines recalled by manufacturers due to defects has increased 153 per cent in the UK since 2017, according to new figures, with relaxed regulations during Covid one possible factor behind the increase.  Official data from the M…

St.John's is an acute General Public Voluntary Hospital located in Limerick, Ireland. The hospital has 99 beds and various out-patient and in-patient specialties. The Clinical Pharmacy team at St. John's Hospital was previously using Excel spreadsheets to screen patients at admission, assign them a risk score, and perform Medicines Reconciliation and Clinical Pharmacist review. This system was inefficient and time-consuming, and they were on the lookout for a digital system to help them with day-to-day operations. This article is a case study on how MEG's Clinical Pharmacy module was implemented at St. John's Hospital and how it helped the pharmacy team. MEG is a Quality Management System designed to replace inefficient and time-consuming quality software solutions, assisting hospitals in improving patient safety, providing better care, and boosting positive patient outcomes.

Healthcare professionals have always faced numerous challenges in delivering consistently high quality care to patients. From overwhelming workloads and limited resources to the pressure of making critical decisions, the demands on staff are immense. However, technology, with its transformative power, has emerged as a game-changer in addressing these challenges.
Healthcare professionals have always faced numerous challenges in delivering consistently high quality care to patients. From overwhelming workloads and limited resources to the pressure of making critical decisions, the demands on staff are immense.  However, technology, with its transformative power, has emerged as a game-changer in addressing these challenges. In particular, the use of technology and the introduction of tools and…

Ruthenium tetroxide market will grow at a rate of 2.80% for the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Rising application in the segregation of ruthenium from mineral ores is a vital factor driving the growth of ruthenium tetroxide market.
The large scale Ruthenium Tetroxide Market report brings into focus plentiful of factors such as the general market conditions, trends, inclinations, key players, opportunities, and geographical analysis which all aids to take the business towards growth and success. This report provides the broader perspective of the market place with its comprehensive market insights and analysis which eases surviving and succeeding in the market. Moreover, market report explains better market perspective in terms of product trends, marketing strategy, future products, new ge…

The UK’s healthcare industry has been under tremendous stress and pressure recently due to ongoing doctors and nurses striking, with workload and shift hours being a vital issue. Many nurses and doctors are experiencing significant burnout after having worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and afterwards, dealing with daily challenges and changes. Now as the UK healthcare industry and the NHS look to rebuild, health executives need to recognise the long-term benefits of digital transformation.
Challenges like healthcare worker burnout and turnover are contributing the estimated shortage of 10 million healthcare workers worldwide by 2030. For 83% of healthcare leaders, improved staff satisfaction is a strategic priority for automation programs. Digitalization will be key to overcoming…

Unquestionably, it has been a challenging couple of years for the healthcare industry as the country faced the largest public health crisis in living memory. In response, the industry has swelled. During the last 12 months for instance, new analysis shows that recruitment appears high on the agenda with a 37% increase in the number of people hired by the sector in 2022.
Unquestionably, it has been a challenging couple of years for the healthcare industry as the country faced the largest public health crisis in living memory. In response, the industry has swelled. During the last 12 months for instance, new analysis shows that recruitment appears high on the agenda with a 37% increase in the number of people hired by the sector in 2022. Recruitment software company Occupop has crunched the n…

You may have heard that cancer is among the leading causes of death in the United States. And the numbers are pretty sobering; experts estimate nearly two million new cancer cases and 609,360 cancer-related deaths in 2022. Despite these seemingly dire figures, humans are quite a hardy bunch capable of overcoming adversities, so we shouldn’t lose hope. There are ways to prevent this disease and treatment options to help manage the symptoms. Functional medicine is among such options.
You may have heard that cancer is among the leading causes of death in the United States. And the numbers are pretty sobering; experts estimate nearly two million new cancer cases and 609,360 cancer-related deaths in 2022. Despite these seemingly dire figures, humans are quite a hardy bunch capable of overcoming…

EHRs offer several benefits, such as improved patient outcomes and increased efficiency, but also come with challenges such as data privacy concerns and the need for standardization. We will discuss the various opportunities and challenges of EHRs and how they are affecting the healthcare industry.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Healthcare Industry have transformed the sector in multiple ways in the last few years. With the widespread adoption of EHRs, medical professionals can organize patients' medical records in a more efficient manner, making them easy to access and share with different health units and departments. Also, the successful adoption of EHR in the healthcare industry leads to improved patient care and effective administrative management.  According to Statista, the…

Colorectal cancer is classified into four stages: stage 0, stage I-cancer in the inner layers of the colon, stage II-cancer spreads through the muscle wall of the colon, stage III-cancer spreads to lymph nodes, and stage IV-cancer spreads to other organs.
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer or rectal cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is the third most common cancer in both men and women worldwide, with an estimated 1.8 million new cases and 900,000 deaths in 2018 alone. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly found and lethal cancers developed in individuals with the combined influence of genetic and environmental factors. Accordin…

With the advent of modern health science, these cells have been demonstrated to play a major role in understanding the occurrence of diseases, the generation of advanced regenerative medicines, and the discovery of other drugs.
Stem cell therapy is a rapidly developing field in modern medicine that holds great promise for the treatment of various diseases and injuries. Stem cells are unique cells that have the ability to develop into many different cell types in the body. They are also capable of renewing themselves through cell division, making them a valuable tool for repairing damaged tissues and organs. Stem cell therapy involves the use of stem cells to treat or prevent diseases or conditions. These cells can be obtained from a variety of sources, including embryonic tissues, fetal ti…

The global lab automation market is projected to reach USD 7.1 billion by 2028 from USD 5.1 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%
Overview of Growth Trends, Applications, Benefits, and Future Outlook: The Lab Automation market is a rapidly growing industry that is focused on the automation of laboratory processes and systems. This market is driven by the need to reduce operational costs and increase efficiency, as well as the need to improve accuracy and consistency in laboratory results. Lab automation solutions include automated laboratory equipment, robotic systems, laboratory information management systems, laboratory software, and other related services. These solutions are used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical diagnostics, biotechnology, and research…

The global companion diagnostics market is projected to reach USD 9.9 billion by 2026 from USD 5.5 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 12.6%.
Introduction to Companion Diagnostics Market: Companion diagnostics are medical tests that are used to identify the patients who may benefit from a particular therapy, and to identify those patients who are more likely to respond to a given therapy. Companion diagnostics are used to select patients who are likely to benefit from a given treatment, and to identify those who are more likely to experience adverse effects from the same treatment. Companion diagnostics can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of a given treatment, and to identify potential drug-drug interactions. Companion diagnostics are rapidly becoming an essential part of personalized m…

One word you don’t hear too often in current political discourse relating to Brexit is ‘streamlining’; but that’s exactly what the UK’s regulator hoped its Innovation Passport, which forms part of the Innovation Licensing and Access Pathway, would do for getting new drugs on the market more effectively when it was launched in early 2021.
One word you don’t hear too often in current political discourse relating to Brexit is ‘streamlining’; but that’s exactly what the UK’s regulator hoped its Innovation Passport, which forms part of the Innovation Licensing and Access Pathway, would do for getting new drugs on the market more effectively when it was launched in early 2021. It’s been two years since Belzutifan, a treatment developed by MSD UK Limited for von Hippel Lindau disease, was awarded…