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When it comes to denial management, hospital claims managers face a whole host of challenges when dealing with medical insurance companies. Claim denials, however, are perhaps the most problematic, leading to loss of revenue for the hospital and increased costs when facing protracted recovery processes. In many cases, denials can be avoided with better denial management systems, with robust and comprehensive plans also allowing claims managers to identify where processes can be streamlined to minimize...

Reminding patients of their scheduled appointment times is vital for a rendering practitioner to keep their business running smoothly. If you have recently invested in a patient appointment scheduling system to streamline the administrative side of your practice but are still seeing a number of missed appointments or people running late, causing disruption in services for others and preventing the doctor from rendering adequate care as well as wasting valuable time and money, you know...

A Healthcare Revolution or Lack Thereof As of 2017, reports indicate that nearly 9 in 10 (86%) of office-based physicians had adopted some form of Electronic Health Record software. This represents a long-awaited shift in healthcare from the safe yet outdated protocols of decades old traditions to a more modern healthcare rooted in technology. One might have suspected that healthcare would be among the first industries to ride the waves of innovation provided by the...

On taking a glance through the official stats as made available by the Australian government, it comes to light that a large portion of the Australian population is above 65 years of age – 15% to be exact, which represents roughly 3.5 million citizens, and that was three years ago, back in  2017. As of 2020, millions of seniors are in need of care, albeit at different levels. Focusing on the digital aspects of senior...

Telehealth has transformed how we receive treatment in various ways. It’s not only beneficial to patients but also doctors. This technology utilizes digital information and devices such as mobile devices and computers to access medical care remotely. This technology is available to both the doctor and patients. The UAE is at the forefront in promoting telehealth as a way of improving healthcare. Telemedicine is set to change the healthcare sector in the UAE. As technology...

Appointment reminder software helps healthcare providers save time and resources while delivering better customer service. Reminding patients of upcoming appointments also reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations. While the software is useful, it requires proper implementation. To take advantage of the software, use the following best practices for patient appointment reminder software. Allow Patients to Select Reminder Channels Appointment reminder software typically includes the ability to send reminders via text or email. Give patients the option...

Technology led changes – from the addition of robotics to the adoption of surgical ‘space suits’ – are having significant implications for operating room ergonomics. As Tom Downes, CEO, Quail Digital, explains, the way multi-skilled, multi-discipline teams need to interact with both technology and each other is creating a pressing requirement for more effective OR communication. Communication Challenge The rapid evolution of technology, not least robotics, is inspiring the next generation of ergonomic design to better...

Technology has greatly affected our lives. It has produced the inventions that make our lives easier and more convenient. Things that seemed impossible decades ago can now be done with a click of a button and with less time involved. For one, you can now talk and see people real-time – even if they’re located countries away from you – all thanks to video chat application, handheld devices and of course, the internet. Aside from...