In today's digital era, the healthcare industry has embraced electronic health records (EHRs) as a means to streamline patient care and improve efficiency.
COVID-19: How to Address Your Staff and Patient Concerns
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, the level of uncertainty is constantly increasing. And while there is much to consider for medical practices, one particular area that requires extra attention during this time is the welfare of your staff and your patients. In a time of crisis like this, it’s important to remember and recognize the basic mission that the practice was created upon: To keep people healthy. This is one of the important things to keep in mind as you make any upcoming decisions.
Ways in Which Telemedicine Protects Practices and Patients
As we continue the fight against the spread of infection of COVID19, telehealth visits are becoming an increasingly indispensable tool. Physicians are able to treat more patients without having to sacrifice the quality of care while also reducing the risk of spreading communicable diseases like COVID19. Additional benefits of using telemedicine services include providing patients with easier access to care, providing efficiencies as well as flexibility in schedules.
Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With Medical Board Complaints
Medical malpractice suits are the primary concern of the majority of physicians today. However, what they all may not be aware of is that a medical board complaint can be just as detrimental to their income and can even end their careers. Therefore, it is crucial to make sure that the complaint is handled in the appropriate manner and to avoid making the following crucial mistakes that can cost you, the physician.
5 Ways to Avoid Malpractice Lawsuits
Understandably, physicians worry about getting sued for malpractice, and even though the number of lawsuits has declined in recent years, malpractice payouts have increased by almost 3 percent.
Though the statistics on the number of lawsuits are daunting, some things can be done to minimize the chances of being sued, and one is understanding the real reason for the lawsuit. By doing so, physicians can even improve the odds of a favorable outcome if they are being sued.
Necessary Types of Insurance for Doctors & Healthcare
When it comes to purchasing insurance, physicians tend to focus solely on professional liability insurance. This is understandable considering it applies to the risk that is most worrisome as well as it being the largest premium they will have to pay. There are, however, other kinds of insurance that can be just as crucial to protecting their assets and securing their practice. Physicians may not be aware of this but certain forms of coverage are required by law. Many practices do know what is required or needed until it is too late. Not all practices need every form of coverage but the following is a simplified guide to the most common types of insurance physicians purchase for their practices.
