5 Ways to Avoid HIPAA Violations

With the increase in the use of technology and the extended reach of the internet and computers, the medical insurance sector also had to advance. While the information technology makes it easy for the insurance houses and the healthcare providers to do their jobs, risks like data theft, identity theft and misuse of information have also increased....

Doctor Background Checks - Learn If Your Doctor is Legit

Although background checks are usually performed in relation to business, this could also be possible in the medical field. If someone wants to see a doctor or somebody heard that he is a doctor, most of the time a great trust is placed because of the reason that they are doctors. And this holds true to others who put their full trusts to people...

Parents' Common Sense Protects Children

Should your young child be medically diagnosed as suffering from bipolar disease, what would be your reaction?The first thought, other than that your child may have a complaint that is becoming more numerous in our society, is that an infant who has not yet reached full development or even puberty, cannot surely be considered to be suffering a...

How to Fight Back If Your Doctor Overcharges You

I saw a study recently that said 97% of hospital bills are incorrect. And those errors are almost never in the patient's favor. The average error, at least in this study, was nearly $1,500. Think about that for a minute... almost every bill is off by $1,500! That is incredible!I'm not the kind of person that listens to studies or statistical data...

Who Needs Professional Liability?

The purchase of professional liability insurance is not necessarily as easy as simply realizing you need it and then calling your agent. The first step you must take is to determine what kind of coverage is right for your potential liability, your concerns and your type of business. With all the different choices out there it can be difficult...

Doctor Research - Doing It Effectively

Most already instinctively begin doctor research by asking friends what doctors they use when we are looking for someone with a certain specialty. It is important to go beyond just taking the name, however. Hopefully your friend will not refer you to someone with whom she has had a poor experience, but that does not mean that the suggested professional...

A Career in Healthcare Management - 17 Financial Words and Definitions You Should Know

Every business has its own special terminology, but many financial terms are the same across all businesses. Here are some basic words and their definitions as they relate to healthcare financial management.1. Cash Basis Accounting. This was a question on a management test I took a long time ago! In this method when you pay a bill it is accounted...