Doctors’ attempt to silence patient reviews backfires
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Healthcare Technology News, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Some health care providers are attempting to squelch patients’ complaints. And the tactic could be bad news for everyone. Read more
One-fourth of nurses looking for jobs — can you guess why?
Filed under: Communication, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Human Resources and Staffing News, Hospital Management, Latest News & Views, Practice Management
A new survey indicates nearly one-fourth of nurses plan to look for a new employer once the job market recovers. Read more
Health Claim Review
Have you thought about why you are paying your hospital bill review vendor on a “percentage of savings” basis? You could negotiate those claims yourself with a solid repricing out of network or a line audit in network.
Study: Obesity solution isn’t as simple as ‘calories in, calories out’
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
What we eat is as important as how much of it we eat, if a new study is to be believed. Read more
Baa-aad medicine: Meet Alfie, the cancer-detecting sheep
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lighter Side, Patient/Client Communication
A British sheep named Alfie is being credited with diagnosing his owner’s cancer and sending her to the doctor for treatment.
Woman arrested in patient data/identity theft case
Filed under: Ethics, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
U.S. Postal Inspectors arrested a woman accused of stealing data on 4,500 patients from an Alabama hospital. Read more
Women’s life expectancy starting to slip
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
The longer life expectancy women have long enjoyed is starting to fade — and due mostly to entirely preventable reasons. Read more
Newest dread disease: Blackberry neck
Filed under: Healthcare Technology News, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lighter Side
Over-reliance on your smartphone could leave you with an ugly mess. Read more
Background Checks: A Step by Step Guide for Employers
Interviews, references, and referrals are priceless when it comes to hiring, but in some circumstances, they’re not enough. The cost of hiring the wrong employee can be up to twice that person’s annual salary! Criminal background checks are mandatory for some jobs, but businesses in many industries may also find background checks necessary to verify accreditations, professional licenses, and other qualifications. Download this guide and receive calls with price quotes from 2-3 pre-screened background check companies in your area and request a free guide that tells you how to pick the one that best meets your needs.
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Ten Steps Guide to Selecting the Right Medical Software
This concise, step-by-step guide will help you organize your software selection process from initial research to contract negotiation. Download your free guide now.