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Physician Staff Shortage: Problems and Solutions

There is an acute shortage of medical billers and coders along with other clinical staff for physicians in the United States and the health reforms are making it even more difficult for providers to recruit experienced and well trained staff. The recent health reforms bring with them numerous changes in the way in which reimbursement is processed by insurers or payers in addition to the reforms in medical billing and coding. Moreover, the extensive utilization of healthcare IT in the form of Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records (EHR) and such other technologies makes it important for physicians…

It’s Really Time to Bring In the Pros

Learn how to sidestep the business bottlenecks leaders create for themselves by remembering to bring in the pros when it is time to get important things done quickly and to high standards, so you can focus on your core work. A business growth strategist offers advice and a case study to illuminate the importance of gaining clarity about what to do yourself and what to spend money on – for the health and success of your business.

What Is a Nursing Model and How Does It Apply To Occupational Health?

It is important to clarify what is meant by a ‘model’ as there are many different definitions. One of the most useful definitions is “A way for nurses to organise their thinking about nursing and then to transfer that thinking into practice with order and effectiveness” McBain (2006) Chang’s (1994) critical work on OH models states: “They all provide a framework or conceptual model of OH nursing. But there are common weaknesses in that they lack clarity in the scope of OH nursing practice; lack a clear definition of the OH nurse role; and…

Discover If You Need Mentoring or Coaching

As a small business owner or entrepreneur every step you take towards doing something you get a little closer to achieving the results you want. Well how about fast tracking those results by having a mentor guide you through and help you keep on track. However it does take will and serious action takers.

The Ups and Downs of Marketing for Service Professionals

Are you a Service Professional? You know, a lawyer, an accountant, a financial planner, a consultant, a computer specialist or some other similar professional? If so, then you know how hard it can be spending the right amount of time finding new clients. You may be lucky and have a full book of great ongoing work but that is not true for most of us.