Previously, the medical fraternity had numerous identification numbers that were used to file claims, during billing, and to perform other medical transactions. What it did was complicate and delay billing processes, among other things. To make the workload easier and serve medical employees faster, the United States government unveiled National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers. What…
One of the most important investments we make towards our future is – Health Insurance. Injuries, diseases, illnesses or any other kind of medical problems can turn out to be extremely expensive if surgery, hospital visits or any critical measures have to be taken. Health cover is probably the only way which can make sure…
Healthcare cost is increasing day by day and is also one of the main troublesome financial burdens in our country. It will only increase and may rise to even more in the coming future. Patients, caretakers and health practitioners are concerned by the level of high costs of hospitals, the medical bills, and health insurance.…
Nowadays, physicians look to consulting firms such as Great Place To Work or Fortune Magazine’s ranking for 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care to narrow down a myriad of choices in terms of where to work. While your facility may not make these prestigious lists, it never hurts to give your hospital a boost and…
Bonuses are great incentives to either get you to sign up or to stay with an organization. They supplement your income and can be a factor when choosing between positions or companies. Bonuses are also a good way for an organization to show their appreciation for your hard work. For some people, this show of…
The cost of medical equipment for the health industry can be crippling these days, which often leads to buyers opting for lower quality in a bid to save money. This can have a serious impact, as these medical products are designed to deal with people’s health. It is important to find a way that allows…
The United States Department of Labor reports that, “Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs.” If a health-related career is the path you are interested in following, then there are many things that you…
Diabetes, a chronic condition which is capable to have life-altering effects on individuals suffering from it. It is a condition triggered because of lack of response of body to insulin or due to lesser production of insulin than normal or at times both. Diabetes happens when, blood sugar levels are too high. The person has…
Though healthcare is people-driven, with parents, doctors, nurses, and surgeons, there’s also a technical side to it. And the more you know about the technical side, the better you can handle certain organizational aspects of your health care on your own. For example, if you know about things like HITECH, what advance directives are used…