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Evaluation and Management of Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department
For emergency physicians, anaphylaxis can be a challenging diagnosis to make. This article will present the most current information for diagnosing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and how to treat them properly.
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Social Engineering Scams, Attacks Can Threaten HIPAA Security
Despite years of educating healthcare staff about the need for data security and the myriad ways people can worm their way into an otherwise secure system, employees still can fall prey to social engineering scams and allow HIPAA data breaches.
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Checklist Items for Selecting a Compliant Vendor
There is no quick and easy way to select a vendor to trust with HIPAA-sensitive data. It requires some legwork to determine what kind of security they have in place and possibly identify any shortcomings.
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Vendors Continue to Be Weak Point in HIPAA Security
Vendors always have been one of the most worrisome parts of HIPAA security because hospitals and health systems must rely on them for the appropriate technological and physical security for protected data — without the ability to dictate exactly how.
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It Is All About Service: Use Data to Measure Progress
Customer service in revenue cycle areas is quite challenging for many reasons.
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Propensity to Pay Tool Gives Best Possible Options for Patient
This tool tells facilities how likely people are to need a payment plan, charity care, or financial assistance.
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Two Big Obstacles to Success With Walk-Ins
Walk-in volumes are surging, especially in primary care, pediatrics, and for any services that people can shop around for.
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Outpatient Clinics Seeing Many More Walk-In Patients
At one Florida facility, patients came to outpatient clinics asking to see a clinician right away, but no one was available immediately. Registrars were put in the position of asking these patients to wait without knowing their needs.
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Patient Access Fine-Tunes Price Estimate Process
How registrars can provide tailored treatment cost estimates to each patient.
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When Patients Are Identified Multiple Times for Their Own Safety
In clinical areas, asking redundant questions can prevent patient safety disasters.