HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines were introduced in 1996 to protect the health information of patients and till today, compliance to these guidelines is a must for physicians. Even in 2019, practices will be required to adhere to the HIPAA rules and maintain [...]
Believe it or not but physician dissatisfaction and burnout rates are at an all time high in the USA. With most healthcare providers working at least 40-60 hours on a weekly basis, it seems that a career in medicine is not compatible with the concept of work-life balance. Problems like depression, [...]
Did you know, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Congress has recognized PAs (Physician Assistants) as one of the three healthcare professions in primary care. Due to the general medical background, PAs are quite responsive to the changing healthcare needs. From primary care to [...]
What is the number one priority for physicians? The answer is- delivery of quality patient care. But do all physicians get paid for rendered services? Are they equipped to support quality of care with sound financial management? Unfortunately, physicians in all specialties across the US are [...]
