According to a recent study, a majority of health-care providers have fallen short of full compliance with HIPAA’s right of access requirements.
Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s compliance materials for HIPAA guidelines, a corporate compliance manual, help avoiding fraud and abuse, and much more.
Among the factors to consider when acquiring a practice are accurate valuation, location, and what investment might be required in terms of equipment and technology.
Intended for homologous use in the treatment acute and chronic wounds, EpiFix allografts may be stored at ambient conditions for up to 5 years and are available in a variety of sizes. Explore the use of EpiFix® in your wound treatment applications.
Time pressure to complete documentation and the total amount of time spent related to EHRs were high among the complaints of clinicians surveyed in a recent study. Complaints not linked to EHR use included having a lack of control.
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Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
Avoiding hand-me-down shoes and making sure new shoes fit properly and are comfortable from the beginning are among the tips when it comes to selecting shoes for school-age children.
Runners who have experienced pain with their current footwear or who are new to running should consider seeing a podiatrist to help them ascertain what shoes might work best for them.
Listening first, avoiding lecturing the patient, and making sure the patient understands what you’ve said are among the keys that may be helpful in communicating with patients.
A new report from a cybersecurity firm has found that 32 percent of health-care employees have not received any workplace training with regard to cybersecurity.
Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation and other issues.
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