...have not had an English class since my senior year of high school, so I have not had to write many papers since then. In these previous English classes, most of the writing has been research papers. Comparing this project to previous projects in other English classes, I have had much more flexibility in the topic to write about and I feel that in this class, the project topic is much more applicable to me and my interests, being that it was about my future career. Previously, I did not have much knowledge on different citation systems, how to correctly cite, and for example,...
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...Business Research Applications Paper RES/320 Research is used in every profession. Whether it is used to take a consensus for interest in juice bar flavors, or to isolate the blood type required for a successful transfusion, it is how all necessary questions get the appropriate and most accurate answers. I work for an organization that provides medical care. Specifically, I work for an ophthalmic clinic and surgical center. Our physician specializes in ocular diseases and refractive correction. Ocular, meaning eyes, is our specialty. Research has been used in this business by almost every person, at all times. From the initial purchase of facilities, to the expansion of facilities, to the care, diagnosis, and treatment of the patients, research is a vital part of our sustainability. Research is a key factor aiding in the physicians ability to diagnose and treat patients. However, additional consideration may need to be taken into account when providing care. When my family first had the idea to start this business, we had no idea where to begin. It was important to do some market research of our own. My father, who would be the physician, had been practicing medicine for years. However, he was no more than a shareholder in the practices he was employed by. He had never started his own practice. However, he knew from experience what type of facility he wanted to work out of and what type of diagnostic equipment would be required. My mother, who would be the CEO, was using...
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...0 3 0 Electronic Health Records in the Physician Office CHAPTER OUTLINE Patient Flow in the Physician Practice Step 1. Pre-Visit: Appointment Scheduling and Information Collection Step 2. Patient Check-in and Payment Collection Step 3. Rooming and Measuring Vital Signs Patient Examination and Documentation Step 4. Patient Checkout Step 5. Post-Visit: Coding and Billing Post-Visit: Reviewing Test Results Coding and Reimbursement in Electronic Health Records Computer-Assisted Coding Clinical Tools in the Electronic Health Record Decision-Support Tools Tracking and Monitoring Patient Care Screening for Illness or Disease Identifying at-Risk Patients Managing Patients with Chronic Diseases Improving the Quality and Safety of Patient Care with Evidence-Based Guidelines E-Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Keeping Current with Electronic Drug Databases Increasing Prescription Safety Saving Time and Money LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing this chapter, you will be able to define key terms and: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. List the five steps of the office visit workflow in a physician office. Discuss the advantages of pre-visit scheduling and information collection for patients and office staff. Describe the process of electronic check-in. Explain how electronic health records make documenting patient exams more efficient. Explain what occurs during patient checkout. Explain what two events take place during the post-visit step of the visit workflow. Describe the advantages of computer-assisted...
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...0 3 0 Electronic Health Records in the Physician Office CHAPTER OUTLINE Patient Flow in the Physician Practice Step 1. Pre-Visit: Appointment Scheduling and Information Collection Step 2. Patient Check-in and Payment Collection Step 3. Rooming and Measuring Vital Signs Patient Examination and Documentation Step 4. Patient Checkout Step 5. Post-Visit: Coding and Billing Post-Visit: Reviewing Test Results Coding and Reimbursement in Electronic Health Records Computer-Assisted Coding Clinical Tools in the Electronic Health Record Decision-Support Tools Tracking and Monitoring Patient Care Screening for Illness or Disease Identifying at-Risk Patients Managing Patients with Chronic Diseases Improving the Quality and Safety of Patient Care with Evidence-Based Guidelines E-Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Keeping Current with Electronic Drug Databases Increasing Prescription Safety Saving Time and Money LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing this chapter, you will be able to define key terms and: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. List the five steps of the office visit workflow in a physician office. Discuss the advantages of pre-visit scheduling and information collection for patients and office staff. Describe the process of electronic check-in. Explain how electronic health records make documenting patient exams more efficient. Explain what occurs during patient checkout. Explain what two events take place during the post-visit step of the...
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...benefits. 1.3 Identify the key steps in the medical billing cycle. 1.4 Discuss the impact of electronic health records on clinical and billing workflow. 1.5 Evaluate the importance of professional certification and of medical liability insurance for career advancement. S te p4 Medical Billing Cycle Prepare and transmit claims 1 accounts payable (AP) accounts receivable (AR) benefits cash flow certification coding coinsurance copayment covered services deductible diagnosis documentation electronic claim (e-claim) electronic health record (EHR) fee-for-service health care claim health information technology (HIT) health plan indemnity plan managed care managed care organization (MCO) medical assistant medical billing cycle medical documentation and billing cycle medical insurance medically necessary noncovered (excluded) services out-of-pocket PM/EHR policyholder practice management program (PMP) preauthorization...
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...the Pre-Professional field. Pre-Medical is a very broad career path which includes: Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical Lab Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Administrative Specialists, Phlebotomy Technicians, Dental Assistants, Allied Health Instructors, and Clinical Laboratory Consultants. Anesthesiology is part of a Medical-Technologist. This paper will include the job description, salary, demands of the job, work experience needed, benefits, education, activities, and daily routine of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologists are Doctors of Medicine (MDs) that concentrate on the care of surgical patients and pain relief. As with other physicians, they evaluate and treat patients and direct the efforts of those on their staffs. Some of the primary responsibilities of an anesthesiologist include examining patient to determine the type of anesthetic needed, communicating all relevant information to the appropriate medical practitioners, and administering local, intravenous, or spinal anesthetic to the patient. Other duties may include recording the type and amount of anesthesia administered, maintaining the patient’s vital life functions (i.e. heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and breathing) through continual monitoring and assessment during surgery, and conferring with other physicians and surgeons to determine the condition of a patient before, during, and after sedation. Anyone interested in this medical specialty must be dedicated...
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...Phillip Waite Final Paper: Value‐based Care and the Physician The change to a value‐based system of healthcare reimbursement is something that I find rather daunting and somewhat scary. The traditional fee‐for‐service system, with all of its flaws, was quite simple to understand—you pay for the care that is given and if you don’t want to pay more, take care of yourself outside of the physician’s office. But, I guess my fear and apprehension about value‐based reimbursement have their foundation in not fully understanding the change and not being able to foresee its impact far into the future. Now, nobody can predict the future, but as I’ve come to find out, that plays a big role in remaining profitable in a value‐based system. Despite my initial thoughts on moving from a fee‐for‐service system, I’ve come to believe that it is the right move, insomuch as it is forcing providers and organizations to focus on preventative care for their patients. Under a fee‐for‐service model, healthcare organizations and providers profited from the ailments of their patients. More procedures meant more money. Less and less thought was given to prevention because it wasn’t profitable. This is one of the factors that has led to an increase in healthcare costs over the years.1 Under a value‐based system, the physicians and organizations are incentivized to improve quality of care delivery and cut costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has...
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...Introduction Health care information systems (HCIS) have evolved so much in the last two decades. The evolution has helped transform the way administration and health service providers store and access data. The emergence of personal computers and the internet has helped change the physician workplace and the ease in which information is stored and utilized (Beaver, 2003). The last two decades have been periods of significant change as the health systems have increased in efficiency, decreased costs, increased the quality of care and improved channels of communication. Comparison between a current physician office and 20 years ago The Obama administration placed health reforms in place that have neccesitateed change of physician operations today. Health organizations can now purchase health insurance over the internet. Many health care providers are diverting their attention towards concierge and urgent care services in order to serve the rising demand for health services. Concierge care and critical care organizations have led to the integration of HCIS and improved quality, patient-centered care, assurance standards, easier reimbursement and easier control of costs (Koutsouris & Lazakidou, 2014). Urgent care is defined as offering ambulatory services outside the confines of a hospital. 80% of health organizations in the country today use technology for clinical systems while the other 20% have placed measures in place to do in the coming years (Koutsouris & Lazakidou, 2014)...
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...services in the areas of cancer care (oncology), dermatology (skin care) and wound healing, eye care, geriatrics (senior health), heart and vascular services, hospital medicine and critical care, internal medicine and primary care, kidney disease and dialysis, liver disease, mental health, neurology and neurosurgery, and oral surgery; and ear, nose, and throat. The company also provides services in the areas of pain management, patient education programs, pediatric subspecialties, pharmacy, plastic and cosmetic surgery, pulmonary care (lung), radiology and imaging. The levels of professionalism are very high and closely examine. We have many different levels at the Diversity Healthcare Hospital system which includes: Six Administrative Assistant/Office Managers Job Duties: * Answers telephones, screens and routes calls to appropriate persons, takes and distributes messages accurately, and returns phone calls as appropriate, and manage email communication. * Greet clients as they come into office * Assess client’s needs and schedule appointments accordingly * Verify patient information * Verify patient insurance information * Call insurance companies about patient claims, * Check eligibility of insurance for services rendered * Ensure accuracy of patient information and return patients calls when needed * Pull...
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...The Need for Multilingual Services The purpose of this paper is to go over the service learning project that was conducted. The paper will start off with a brief background of the major problem and issues that are faced. The author will then identify the benefits and consequences of a physician's office offering multilingual services. Then the author will offer several recommended solutions, which will be followed by a brief description of the evaluation plan that could be used to measure the effectiveness of the recommended solution. As part of the Service Learning Project, a woman by the name of Mary Garcia was interviewed. She expressed that her elderly parents, who speak nothing but pure Spanish, seem to have communication problems...
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...College COMM115: Information Literacy & Research Mr. Titus February 19, 2016 Professional Plan Growing up I have always said that I wanted to be a superhero, I always wanted to help ours. Therefore, when I started looking into the types of careers I wanted to be in the medical field seemed like the perfect choice for me. Choosing a career in the medical field would give me the opportunity to help others. Now being of age and knowing what a real superhero is and those who make a difference in this world I feel I’ve made the right choice. The three careers in this field that I chose to explore further are medical administrative assistant, clinical medical assistant, and medical coding and billing. I’ve done some research and I would like to take this time to request for reimbursement for my continued education, since our company has this program. Medical Administrative Assistant A medical administrative assistant is a skilled profession that is best suited to those with field-related knowledge developed through formal training. They “must be excellent communicators and use impeccable spelling and grammar when completing professional documents or communicating in writing” (Medical Assistant Careers [MAC], 2016, Duties, Training, Outlook section, para. 1). In addition, medical administrative assistants must be highly proficient in the use of computers and common applications like word processing and spreadsheets. Medical assistants must be adept at multitasking. This job...
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...Brief overview of the organization The organization that will be the topic of discussion in my final project is Piedmont Heart Institute. Building on more than a century of experience, they employ more than 85 prominent cardiovascular physicians therefore forming one of the premier cardiac centers in the region by bringing together three of the largest cardiology practices in the region. Piedmont Heart Institute was formed so that they could provide patients with a new and innovative place for care. Like many healthcare facilities, Piedmont Heart Institute went through a big lay off in 2010 and not only was locations shut down but it caused the layoff of quite a lot of employees. They went from being a stand-alone company to now being a part of a larger entity Piedmont Hospital. With the layoff’s, Piedmont Heart Institute lost a lot of employees that were highly valuable and cannot be replaced which means jobs are getting dropped by the way side. As an entity operating under the umbrella of Piedmont Hospital, Piedmont Heart Institute has pledge to become the top 10 hospital in 10 years and they are well on their way to do so. They have hired some of the top physicians from all over the country to add to the already excellent physicians on staff. The cutting edge services that they are offering to the patient’s range from Cardiac care, Heart transplant services, Heart cauterization, EP (Electrophysiological) services just to name a few. 2....
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...delivering quality care, and minimize security and patient health risks. The family practice we are investigating has been established in the New Tampa area in 1990*. Currently it employs 3 physicians, one nurse practitioner, one nurse and two staff assistants. It provides services to more than 1500 patients and last year had 4000 patient visits. When the practice first opened, each patient’s chart included a double-sided standard sheet of paper created for each visit, test results, images, progress notes, prescribed medication and demographics information. The size of these charts has been increased exponentially since then and in 2009 the practice has decided to move forward with an EMR implementation. The practice has been using an electronic billing and scheduling system for years, however the personnel was skeptical for the EMR implementation since an unsuitable system could destroy the continuity of the patient’s medical record, incur additional costs and disrupt patient care and staff function. A committee comprised of one physician, the nurse and one staff assistant was formed to define the EMR requirements. Unfortunately, the practice did not have a budget for IT support. Luckily, the nurse had training in nursing informatics and became the internal IT consultant. After extensive research, the committee decided to invite two vendors for an onsite demonstration and finally selected one for the...
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...ram4577X_ch03.qxd 4/16/04 11:50 Page 37 Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Practice, Including HIPAA AREAS OF COMPETENCE 2003 Role Delineation Study CLINICAL Fundamental Principles ɀ Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control ɀ Comply with quality assurance practices Patient Care ɀ Coordinate patient care information with other health-care providers GENERAL Legal Concepts ɀ Perform within legal and ethical boundaries ɀ Prepare and maintain medical records ɀ Document accurately ɀ Follow employer’s established policies dealing with the health-care contract ɀ Implement and maintain federal and state health-care legislation and regulations ɀ Comply with established risk management and safety procedures ɀ Recognize professional credentialing criteria CHAPTER OUTLINE ɀ ɀ ɀ ɀ Medical Law and Ethics OSHA Regulations Quality Control and Assurance Code of Ethics ɀ HIPAA ɀ Confidentiality Issues and Mandatory Disclosure OBJECTIVES After completing Chapter 3, you will be able to: 3.1 Define ethics, bioethics, and law. 3.2 Discuss the measures a medical practice must take to avoid malpractice claims. 3.3 Describe OSHA requirements for a medical office. KEY TERMS abandonment agent arbitration assault authorization battery bioethics breach of contract civil law contract crime criminal law defamation disclosure durable power of attorney electronic transaction record ethics expressed contract felony fraud ...
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...Term Paper Case Study: Barbara Norris, Leading Change in the General Surgery Unit Term Paper Case Study Hodges University HAS 3129 Professor Mary MacLaughlin 12/10/15 Table of Contents Introduction to the Case Study…………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Statement of the Problems………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Generating Alternatives and Analyzing the Data……………………………………………………………….2 Selecting Decision Criteria…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Analyzing and Evaluating Alternatives and Action………………………………………………………………4 Recommendations and Implementation Plan…………………………………………………………………….6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Term Paper Case Study Barbara Norris: Leading Change in the General Surgery Unit Introduction to the Case Study Healthcare is defined as the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, especially through the provision of medical services (healthcare.gov). Most healthcare organizations have a mission statement that reads something like this: Our mission is to provide extraordinary care, where the patient comes first, supported by world class education and research. The job of Nurse Manager within such an organization is to help patients by managing the nurses who care for them. This includes fostering a work place where nurses respect each other and feel valued while providing quality care to patients and their families. “A nurse...
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