According to the Associated Press -
PITTSBURGH – Armed with the disclosure of a secret Iranian nuclear facility, President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain demanded Friday that Tehran fully disclose its nuclear ambitions "or be held accountable" to an impatient world community.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Iran has until December to comply or face new sanctions. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown accused Iran of "serial deception."
Said Obama: "Iran is breaking rules that all nations must follow."
Their dramatic joint statement opened the G-20 economic summit.
Obama urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to investigate the site.
Iran has kept the facility, 100 miles southwest of Tehran, hidden from weapons inspectors until a letter it sent to the IAEA on Monday, publicly disclosed for the first time Friday....read the full story here, and then let us know your thoughts!
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
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Medical Malpractice - Innocent or Guilty
This is a must see video hosted on CNN's" website regarding medical malpractice. Could this be yet another reason why our health care costs are so high??
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5 Truths About Health Care in the U.S.
TIME Magazine talks about the five truths in Health Care here in the United States. Read the article here!
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As Seen On CNN - How To Bargain Hunt for Health Care
(CNN) -- When Bridget and Scott Bear were expecting their first child, they wanted to know what it would cost so they could set aside enough money in their health savings account.
The Omaha, Nebraska, couple went to Alegent Health's Web site and found the My Cost function, entered their insurance information and learned the hospital charges would be around $2,500, Bridget Bear said.
When Bridget Bear gave birth to their son, Lawson, on April 2 at Lakeside Hospital -- a healthy 8-pound, 8-ounce baby -- the couple were ready for the bill, she said.
Alegent is one of a growing number of hospitals, Web sites, even states, helping patients comparison shop on the Internet before undergoing a medical procedure or test.
Hospitals say they're responding to a growing demand from patients who are paying for more of their health care out of pocket, thanks to rising deductibles and the advent of high deductible, consumer-driven plans like the Bears have.
In the early 2000s, Bellin Health System in Green Bay, Wisconsin, began receiving more calls from patients wanting to know what a particular procedure would cost, said Jeff Hampton, director of revenue cycle management.
"As sad as it sounds, we had to say we didn't know," Hampton said.....read the rest of this story by visiting CNN
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The Omaha, Nebraska, couple went to Alegent Health's Web site and found the My Cost function, entered their insurance information and learned the hospital charges would be around $2,500, Bridget Bear said.
When Bridget Bear gave birth to their son, Lawson, on April 2 at Lakeside Hospital -- a healthy 8-pound, 8-ounce baby -- the couple were ready for the bill, she said.
Alegent is one of a growing number of hospitals, Web sites, even states, helping patients comparison shop on the Internet before undergoing a medical procedure or test.
Hospitals say they're responding to a growing demand from patients who are paying for more of their health care out of pocket, thanks to rising deductibles and the advent of high deductible, consumer-driven plans like the Bears have.
In the early 2000s, Bellin Health System in Green Bay, Wisconsin, began receiving more calls from patients wanting to know what a particular procedure would cost, said Jeff Hampton, director of revenue cycle management.
"As sad as it sounds, we had to say we didn't know," Hampton said.....read the rest of this story by visiting CNN
To the right are two polls. Please take a minute and tell us what YOU think!
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Swine Flu...Are You Worried?
Swine Flu has been a first page news headline nearly every day over the past several months, but what are your thoughts? Do you approach the possibility of contracting Swine Flu as all hype and no bite, or are you taking every precaution necessary to help prevent H1N1 from infecting you?
As many studies and reports suggest, the H1N1 virus is expected to infect roughly 40% of Americans, if not more.
How likely are you to get the vaccine?
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As many studies and reports suggest, the H1N1 virus is expected to infect roughly 40% of Americans, if not more.
How likely are you to get the vaccine?
To the right are two polls. Please take a minute and tell us what YOU think!
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What Do You Think About Obama's Healthcare Speech?
So we all, or most of us anyway, watched Obama's healthcare speech last night, but what do you really think about it?
According to early morning stats, approximately 27% of Americans that were polled feel as though President Obama's speech made a difference. The remaining percentage is split between those who feel it was not effective(63%) and those that didn't even watch (10%).
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According to early morning stats, approximately 27% of Americans that were polled feel as though President Obama's speech made a difference. The remaining percentage is split between those who feel it was not effective(63%) and those that didn't even watch (10%).
To the right are two polls. Please take a minute and tell us what YOU think!
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Will Speech Recognition Affect My Future As A Medical Transcriptionist?
MedCentricity Corporation - With technology ever changing, Medical Transcriptionists are beginning to wonder what the future holds now that speech recognition solutions are becoming increasingly popular. Will this new technology deem their skills useless?
Although speech recognition can seemingly eliminate the need to transcribe dictated reports/medical records, it's near impossible for this technology to completely eliminate the need for medical transcriptionists. Speech recognition technology cannot discern the nuances of human error. Even at its best, machine translated text contains errors, which need correction by professionals with strong language skills and a firm understanding of the health record. Leading technology advancements, such as speech recognition, often times compensate for the shortage of skilled transcriptionists. Each year, the demand for skilled medical transcriptionists grows, but the supply does not.
For information on MedCentricity Corporation's Medical Transcription Services, Transcription Workflow Automation and Management Solution, and/or EMR/CCR Solution, visit us online!
Although speech recognition can seemingly eliminate the need to transcribe dictated reports/medical records, it's near impossible for this technology to completely eliminate the need for medical transcriptionists. Speech recognition technology cannot discern the nuances of human error. Even at its best, machine translated text contains errors, which need correction by professionals with strong language skills and a firm understanding of the health record. Leading technology advancements, such as speech recognition, often times compensate for the shortage of skilled transcriptionists. Each year, the demand for skilled medical transcriptionists grows, but the supply does not.
For information on MedCentricity Corporation's Medical Transcription Services, Transcription Workflow Automation and Management Solution, and/or EMR/CCR Solution, visit us online!
Off-Site Medical Transcription Companies Proving Valuable To The In-House Transcription Departments
MedCentricity Corporation - In the medical community, outsourcing dictated medical record data for transcription to remote transcription companies is increasingly common these days; however, there are still many medical facilities that prefer an in-house medical transcription department. While there is no right or wrong approach, question looms whether outsourcing offers added benefits compared to that of an in-house medical transcription department.
Each facility bases the decision on their specific needs and/or comfort level. After all, we're talking about ever important and supreme confidential health information of many individuals. But when an in-house transcription department is short-staffed and/or backlogged, exactly how long does a patient have to wait for new medical information to update their medical profile, transfer to another physician or facility, or all of the above? For medical facilities that chose to operate using an in-house medical transcription department, consideration should be given for planned, or unplanned, shortages of their medical transcriptionists. Whether the shortage is due to vacations, holidays, or overflow, it's essential to have a reliable resource for backup, so patients are ensured timely updated medical profiles for accurate continuity of care, speedy medical record transfer, and more.
Reputable medical transcription companies house large networks of highly skilled and professional medical transcriptionists and editors to fulfill heavy workflow volume. These companies specialize in timely turnaround, flawless accuracy and security, as well as accessibility, which can be critically important in the most extreme circumstances. Additionally, many medical facilities find outsourcing to be much more cost-effective; eliminating overhead and freeing up valuable office space.
In short, off-site medical transcription companies are often overlooked as being a valuable resource to the in-house transcription department in need of temporary and/or part-time workflow relief. With the importance of this valuable patient information, can a facility afford not to have a back up plan for when the unexpected happens in their medical transcription department? Learn more about medical transcription outsourcing here!
Each facility bases the decision on their specific needs and/or comfort level. After all, we're talking about ever important and supreme confidential health information of many individuals. But when an in-house transcription department is short-staffed and/or backlogged, exactly how long does a patient have to wait for new medical information to update their medical profile, transfer to another physician or facility, or all of the above? For medical facilities that chose to operate using an in-house medical transcription department, consideration should be given for planned, or unplanned, shortages of their medical transcriptionists. Whether the shortage is due to vacations, holidays, or overflow, it's essential to have a reliable resource for backup, so patients are ensured timely updated medical profiles for accurate continuity of care, speedy medical record transfer, and more.
Reputable medical transcription companies house large networks of highly skilled and professional medical transcriptionists and editors to fulfill heavy workflow volume. These companies specialize in timely turnaround, flawless accuracy and security, as well as accessibility, which can be critically important in the most extreme circumstances. Additionally, many medical facilities find outsourcing to be much more cost-effective; eliminating overhead and freeing up valuable office space.
In short, off-site medical transcription companies are often overlooked as being a valuable resource to the in-house transcription department in need of temporary and/or part-time workflow relief. With the importance of this valuable patient information, can a facility afford not to have a back up plan for when the unexpected happens in their medical transcription department? Learn more about medical transcription outsourcing here!
Dangerous Abbreviations in Medical Transcription
Medical Transcription - Dangerous Abbreviations: Most Medical Transcription companies will agree that the incredibly long list of abbreviations used in medical transcription can seem overwhelming to those less seasoned in the medical transcription industry. As a reference to ALL medical transcriptionists, new and old, we've provided a list of abbreviations that have dangerous potential if not used correctly.
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One of our client's laptops was stolen!!
MedCentricity Corporation, a Medical Transcription Service and EMR Solution Company - is designed to guarantee unmatched reliability, accessibility, and security while optimizing performance and uptime. We've put stringent measures in place to provide unparalleled protection and security of our systems - and most importantly, your data!
Recently, one of our clients had their laptop stolen from their office. Our interface was able to track any unwarranted access to the system from the stolen computer! Additionally, one of our clients, based out of New York City, appeared to be logged on in Oregon. To be thorough, we contacted our client to address this information.
MedCentricity Corporation takes a great deal of pride in our implemeted security measures to ensure that all information we receive, process, and store on our servers is fully protected, at all times.
For more information on MedCentricity Corporation's services and solutions, you can visit us online at www.medcentricity.com, or call and speak with us directly at 800-996-9976.
Recently, one of our clients had their laptop stolen from their office. Our interface was able to track any unwarranted access to the system from the stolen computer! Additionally, one of our clients, based out of New York City, appeared to be logged on in Oregon. To be thorough, we contacted our client to address this information.
MedCentricity Corporation takes a great deal of pride in our implemeted security measures to ensure that all information we receive, process, and store on our servers is fully protected, at all times.
For more information on MedCentricity Corporation's services and solutions, you can visit us online at www.medcentricity.com, or call and speak with us directly at 800-996-9976.
EMR - Increased International Presence
MedCentricity Corporation, developer and supplier of LooPro™, a web-based patient-record management and EMR application, transforms the way medical providers control and exchange health information. LooPro™ consists of several applications that are constructed and integrated into a web-based environment, reducing errors, cost, space, and tedious and repetitive tasks, while enabling providers to rapidly and effortlessly exchange medical records with their peers worldwide.
LooPro™ includes a CCR based EMR module that enables medical providers to capture and transport essential patient information, including surgical history, demographics, medication, vital signs, diagnoses, allergies and more, for effective continuation of care.
Additionally, MedCentricity Corporation is a proud partner of the largest and the most reputable online information provider in the world; Elsevier®. Through this partnership, physicians are provided with Clinical Decision Support, Evidence Based medicine and more.
All you need to use LooPro™ is a web connection. Our read-and-click approach and fully web-based application minimizes the learning curve and helps you avoid common technical issues, including IT personnel intervention, software installation, port limitations, and other restrictions that often result in lack of direct physician participation.
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LooPro™ includes a CCR based EMR module that enables medical providers to capture and transport essential patient information, including surgical history, demographics, medication, vital signs, diagnoses, allergies and more, for effective continuation of care.
Additionally, MedCentricity Corporation is a proud partner of the largest and the most reputable online information provider in the world; Elsevier®. Through this partnership, physicians are provided with Clinical Decision Support, Evidence Based medicine and more.
All you need to use LooPro™ is a web connection. Our read-and-click approach and fully web-based application minimizes the learning curve and helps you avoid common technical issues, including IT personnel intervention, software installation, port limitations, and other restrictions that often result in lack of direct physician participation.
Find out more right here!
MedCentricity Corporation's Medical Transcription Services Reach Even Higher!
For many years, MedCentricity Corporation has provided medical transcription services for medical providers/facilities all over the United States. From day one, our service has yielded unmatched, industry leading results - and we keep getting better!
More recently, our transcription service has been sought after by pharmaceutical and medical communication companies. We are very excited about this wonderful new market for medical transcription, and we welcome all aboard!
For more information on MedCentricity Corporation, you may do one of the following:
Visit our website at http://www.medcentricity.com/
Contact us directly at 1-800-996-9976Email us at info@medcentricity.com. We look forward to doing business with you!
More recently, our transcription service has been sought after by pharmaceutical and medical communication companies. We are very excited about this wonderful new market for medical transcription, and we welcome all aboard!
For more information on MedCentricity Corporation, you may do one of the following:
Visit our website at http://www.medcentricity.com/
Contact us directly at 1-800-996-9976Email us at info@medcentricity.com. We look forward to doing business with you!
Reliable Resource for In-House Medical Transcription Departments
MedCentricity Corporation - Did you know that you don't have to be a full-time client to obtain our medical transcription services? We provide services to many hospitals, clinics, and others in the medical field on temporary and/or part-time bases.
MedCentricity Corporation's medical transcription services are perfect for keeping your transcription workflow on-time and on-task when the unexpected happens! Perhaps your medical transcription department needs a helping hand during weeks of scheduled vacations and holidays, or is short-handed causing backlog and/or overflow work. Whatever the case may be, our medical transcription services can help you get through it; without sacrificing work quality or TAT!
MedCentricity Corporation is an industry leading, US-based, online medical transcription company offering superior medical transcription services, using innovative technology and experienced, skilled and professional medical transcriptionists and editors.
For more information on how MedCentricity Corporation's medical transcription services can help you, visit us online or call (800)996-9976.
MedCentricity Corporation's medical transcription services are perfect for keeping your transcription workflow on-time and on-task when the unexpected happens! Perhaps your medical transcription department needs a helping hand during weeks of scheduled vacations and holidays, or is short-handed causing backlog and/or overflow work. Whatever the case may be, our medical transcription services can help you get through it; without sacrificing work quality or TAT!
MedCentricity Corporation is an industry leading, US-based, online medical transcription company offering superior medical transcription services, using innovative technology and experienced, skilled and professional medical transcriptionists and editors.
For more information on how MedCentricity Corporation's medical transcription services can help you, visit us online or call (800)996-9976.
