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Watch for These Encouraging Signs When Identifying Future Leaders
Taking initiative, putting coaching to good use among key traits.
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MACRA Going to Change Patient Access Processes ‘Tremendously’
Much work remains, and patient access departments must be proactive to stay ahead of the curve.
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Dig Deeper on Patient’s Insurance, or Face a Surge in Claims Denials
At one facility, about 30% of the department’s claims denials have a root cause of incomplete or inaccurate registration.
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Cavalier Attitude Toward ‘Frivolous’ ED Lawsuit Can Backfire
All cases are serious - act accordingly.
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Electronic Medical Record Could Receive More Face Time Than ED Patient, Fueling Lawsuits
Poor communication triggers dissatisfaction.
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ED Patient Didn’t Meet tPA Criteria? Leave No Room for Doubt in Chart
All EDs should create 'code stroke' packets that include inclusion and exclusion criteria for tissue plasminogen activator, with a particular focus on documentation.
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For EPs, Is a National Practitioner Data Bank Report a Career Ender, or Par for the Course?
Take action to mitigate repercussions.
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Tough to Legally Justify X-rays for Vague Abdominal Pain
Abdominal X-rays don't quite match up to the capabilities and effectiveness of CT scans, say experts.
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Defend Against Improper Discharge of ED Patient
In malpractice cases alleging an ED patient was improperly discharged, one expert says the top allegation is lack of patient stability at discharge.
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‘Superstar’ Expert Witness Strategy Backfired in These Malpractice Cases
Believable, likeable EP is better bet with jurors.