Can You Compete Against A Noncompete Clause?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
Do you have an existing noncompete clause in your contract or are looking to enter into such a contract? If so, you should read the full article from Physicians Practice. While addressing physicians, the information in this article is applicable to any healthcare provider being asked to sign a noncompete. In most states, some form […]
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Are You Productive In The Office? If Not, Learn How To Address Common Efficiency Killers
Posted by Donna Craig in Jul, 2018
At Marysville Primary Care, the physicians have a good idea of what awaits them each day before seeing their first patients. The four doctors at the Ohio-based practice take a look at their schedule at least one day ahead of time, communicating any concerns with two nurse practitioners and other staff members — all in the name of increased efficiency.
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Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Physician, The Health Law Center New Oncology Nursing Society Guidelines for Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
With the explosion of immunotherapy and rapid changes in oncology treatment guidelines, it is all nurses can do to stay abreast of best practices. The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) will soon fill this growing educational gap with a complete update of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, a classic foundational volume now in […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
Want to Reduce Patient No-Shows?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
Patient no-shows have always been an issue for health care providers. According to the American Osteopathic Association, no-show rates in an outpatient setting can range between 23 percent and 34 percent, resulting in a loss of 14 percent of anticipated daily revenue. Medical Economics highlighted the results of a recent study conducted at Nassau University […]
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Become More Efficient With EHR, Leaving More Time With Patients
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2018
Medical Economics provides guidance to healthcare providers to help in improving their efficiency with EHR documentation. Being more efficient leaves more time for the patients. “The healthcare industry has been ready for an overhaul of the Meaningful Use program, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is prepared to deliver. What can physicians expect? […]
ANA Publishes Ethical Guidance on Caring for Patients Experiencing Pain
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
The American Nurses Association has published a position statement to provide ethical guidance and support to nurses as they fulfill their responsibility to provide optimal care to persons experiencing pain. The national debate on the appropriate use of opioids highlights the complexities of providing optimal management of pain and the suffering it causes. While effective […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Opioid Epidemic, Professional Development
American Nurses Association Provides Resources To Address Opioid Epidemic
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
Dealing with opioid addiction is one of the most significant issues the U.S. health system faces today, and nurses are playing a key role in our nation’s efforts to deal with the crisis. For health care professionals, many aspects of opioid addiction present challenges – not least the danger that they themselves may have succumbed. […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Opioid Epidemic, Professional Development
Post Tagged with Opioid Minimize Third Party and Payors Inteference
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
Primary care physicians say they find their practices increasingly beset by outside interference that gets in the way of effective patient treatment. When asked about the main problem facing primary care today, 70 percent of physicians tagged “third-party interference” as the biggest challenge, according to the Medical Economics 89th Annual Physician Report. Most physicians in the […]
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Post Tagged with Reimbursement New Human Trafficking Educational Requirements For Michigan Health Care Professionals
Posted by Donna Craig in Mar, 2017
The prevalence of human trafficking has reached alarming levels in the United States. In an effort to address this widespread crisis, individuals licensed or registered by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (nurses, professional counselors, physicians, social workers, massage therapists, etc.) have a new continuing educational requirement which must be met when seeking […]
Presentation at National Staffing and Home Care
Posted by Donna Craig in Aug, 2013
It was a pleasure meeting with clients of National Staffing and Home Care to discuss how the Affordable Care Act impacts Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. It was also a pleasure to meet their two year old therapy dog, who is a gentle Saint Bernard. Such a beautiful animal. Isn’t nice to see the expansion of […]
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