The new OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) reporting requirements for injuries and illnesses pertains to high-hazard industries. This rule has been described as “groundbreaking” and expands the injury and illness data submission requirements for...
Creativity and productivity flourish more in the soil of freedom. That is what the growing BYOD trend offers all business sectors now – more freedom and flexibility. This trend is catching up fast...
CMS’ (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) permanent recovery audit contractor (RAC) initiative is full-fledged now, having identified around $1.45 billion in improper payments during the...
The patient’s medical records have an important role to play when it comes to obtaining insurance coverage. More importantly, medical records provide information to physicians regarding the care...
As a physician appointed by the insurance company you have to assist the payer to arrive at evidence based, consistent decision regarding claims settlement. The insurer depends on your review to...
Validating physician coding and documentation are important to ensure that your medical practice is not exposed to financial risk. Insurers can call for the medical records of your patients at any...
Given the fact that medical records are critical evidence when it comes to medical litigation and claims processing requirements, they need to be organized and managed well. Though analyzing the...
Medical records play a significant role in litigation involving medical malpractice, personal injury and Worker’s Compensation claims. Attorneys handling such cases have the primary responsibility...
Recently, in one of his blogs, Dr. Westby G. Fisher referred to Post Traumatic Dashboard Syndrome, the signs of which he claims he sees everywhere among physicians like him. This new syndrome has to...
