Medical negligence is a serious concern in healthcare, potentially leading to severe consequences for patients. Identifying instances of medical negligence is crucial for ensuring patient safety and justice. One powerful tool in this pursuit is the medical chart...
Your medical records may not be confidential after all, as a recent ABC News Investigation revealed. Physician’s notes may be accessible to doctors as well as other healthcare professionals in an...
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 study has been published on the Archives of Internal Medicine website. It involved the pre and post assessment of physicians who had malpractice claims filed against them. These physicians had...
Technology is evolving and you just can’t turn a blind eye to it. Electronic medical records are coming to stay because they are what the medical field, the government, and patients may need in the...
EHR adoption in physician offices reached 55% in 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ National Center for Health Statistics survey that was released on July 17. In...
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...
Shocking statistics of patient data leaks across the US is a matter of great concern with reports of healthcare employees stealing patient identities to pay their water and gas bills. Data breaches...
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...
