By Steve M. Cohen bio There are a lot of tough jobs associated with managing a medical office. One of the most difficult is motivating your staff and keeping them motivated. This area is difficult for several reasons. It's intangible—you can't always see the results, at least not immediately. What works for one person often won't work for another. Worst of all, it's … [Read more...] about Your biggest job? Motivating your staff
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Cybersecurity and social media top compliance concerns
Cybersecurity is a top compliance concern according to a survey of compliance professionals conducted by Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) and the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). In January 2016, HCCA and SCCE surveyed 900 individuals, suggesting 38 potential compliance issues and asking them to pick no more than 10 in answer to the question: "What … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity and social media top compliance concerns
Telemedicine expected to grow at faster rate than previously projected
According to a new market research report available at Market Research Store, a source for industry reports, telemedicine and telehealth programs will become a $45.4 billion industry by 2021. In 2014, it was estimated to be a $1.5 billion dollar industry. There are a number of reasons why such exponential growth is projected. First and foremost, individuals are taking a more … [Read more...] about Telemedicine expected to grow at faster rate than previously projected
Health IT offers career growth opportunities, according to new survey
The first of its kind survey about health IT professionals—an evolving field that links information technology, communications, and health care to improve the quality and safety of patient care—addresses new data correlating education and experience with salary and job satisfaction in the field. The survey, from Bisk Education, a leader in online education, and USF Health … [Read more...] about Health IT offers career growth opportunities, according to new survey
Better office communication? There’s an app for that
Hendricks Therapy is a private, out-patient, mental health practice in Danville and Plainfield, IN. The practice currently has 16 psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, a combination of full- and part-time. There are an additional 10 staffers and three managers to keep everything running at the two locations. Due to the nature of the practice, most schedules do not fall … [Read more...] about Better office communication? There’s an app for that
End of Meaningful Use is near, says CMS
Just a few months ago, it was all systems go for Stage 3 of Meaningful Use—the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) program that awards incentives for using certified electronic health records to improve patient care—but an overhaul will effectively end the program, according to acting CMS administrator Andy Slavitt, who discussed the impending changes in his … [Read more...] about End of Meaningful Use is near, says CMS
Office bullies are bad, really
By Steve M. Cohen bio First it was labeled a schoolyard problem, then a big issue throughout schools and colleges. Then bullying was discovered in the workplace. First it was overbearing owners and managers. Then we discovered that it was also possible for employees to bully other employees. Don't misunderstand me; these are serious and ongoing problems. Bullying in … [Read more...] about Office bullies are bad, really
Get ready for HIPAA breach before it happens
HIPAA requires you have breach notification policies and procedures to ensure proper handling of a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI). Do you have breach notification policies and procedures that comply with HIPAA, including the most recent changes that went into effect in 2013? Are you training your staff about how to handle suspected breaches? If not, you … [Read more...] about Get ready for HIPAA breach before it happens
How technology is going to affect HR processes in 2016
Imagine software that runs on a phone, delivers on-the-job skills training via video, and integrates with a learning management system that shows a manager how well employees have mastered new skills. This is just one example of the innovations emerging to help improve productivity at work, according to Josh Bersin, principal at Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting LLP. … [Read more...] about How technology is going to affect HR processes in 2016
CMS provides more quality metrics for health care professionals and group practices
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated both the Physician Compare and Hospital Compare websites to provide current quality performance data for health care professionals and group practices in order to improve online tools that help consumers choose health care providers. New quality measures have been added to Physician Compare for group … [Read more...] about CMS provides more quality metrics for health care professionals and group practices