We want to thank and congratulate the entire nurse community for the work that they do. Nursing was rated the most honest and ethical profession for the past 16 years, and that is something to take pride in. Nurses make a huge contribution to the general health and wellness of our communities, and that commitment […]
First Steps: Digital Marketing
So you realize the power of the internet and the effect that it has on new business, but you don’t know where to start. Perhaps you’ve already done research on what changes to make to boost your online presence, but the amount of time, effort, and knowledge that would go into what you’ve found seems […]
How to Battle Negative Workplace Thoughts
Hospital employees have bad days at work that can lead to negative thinking, but there are ways to manage those thoughts and feelings. Surprisingly, those bad feelings can be turned them into opportunities for advancing your career. Recently the term ‘Emotional Agility’ was coined to describe the process that we employ to navigate life’s changes […]
The Pandemonium of H3N2 Flu
This year’s flu season has shaped up to be one of the worst in recent history. It took off early and has been extreme. According to the most recent report by the CDC, it is widespread in 49 states and Puerto Rico. This year’s particular strain first emerged in 1968 and was nicknamed the Hong-Kong […]
What’s brand got to do with it? Absolutely everything.
Good branding goes beyond just a memorable logo. It increases the value of a company and shows your audience what you stand for. A brand is a set of promises and commitments a company either keeps or doesn’t keep. Itʼs also the sum of how your employees feel at work, your reputation, your culture, and […]
Fresh brewed coffee and a roadmap to re-thinking the future.
I really like coffeehouses. It’s easy to smile when I discover those clever little signs baristas tape to the tip jar. “tips welcome” “change is good” or my favorite… “do you fear change…if so, leave it here!” At this time of year, many of us spend time dreaming up and implementing change. Things to start, […]
The Documentation Narrative: Making Your Patients Stories Work
Being clean, clear, and concise may not be written rules for clinical documentation, but they can help you and your patients immensely. The language you choose, whether subconscious or purposeful, can display your level of care and the necessity of the aid you provide. The most effective way to prove your point is a compelling narrative, something that […]
5 Reasons SaaS Will Stay Relevant in the Healthcare Market
Being in the cloud can be a scary thing, but Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model has accommodations for healthcare providers that are hard to dispute. Users connect directly to medical software and/or their EMR through an online portal and get billed by subscription fees. SaaS applications originally faced backlash for security reasons, but with more safeguards in […]
Latest News: EHR fatigue has frustrated doctors looking to cut clinical hours (Healthcare IT News)
Physicians are strategic with what their work hours are dedicated to. When EHRs cause headaches and delays, this can seriously impact a doctors planning. The burden and bureaucracy of modern medicine, not to mention technological frustrations, inflict a toll on U.S. physicians and appear to be major factors influencing their intentions to reduce clinical work […]
Better RCM Outcomes: Don’t Delay Denial Management
Denials are a bottom-line damaging problem for hospitals, clinics, and practices everywhere. In most cases, denials are also recoverable or preventable. To truly slow the revenue leak healthcare businesses need to make changes to their revenue cycle strategy (RCM). Be Preventive with Analytics! To reduce denials and stay on track, identify what is causing your […]