In recent times, PCR testing has become an essential tool in diagnosing and monitoring various infectious diseases. This blog post explores the application of PCR testing in the ambulatory setting, highlighting its importance, benefits, and challenges. Join us as we delve into the world of PCR testing and its impact on healthcare.
Are you presently sending out your PCR testing to an outside lab?
Should you offer an on-site lab with a PCR testing profit center in your clinic?
What types of infections are covered? (UTI, Respiratory, Wound, Covid19, and more)
What are the licensing/regulatory issues for Physician-Owned labs?
What equipment is necessary?
How much space is required?
What training is required?
What is the cost?
How do we get reimbursed?
Multifaceted. It’s a team effort. Some programs use a supervisor of the MA, the clinical supervisor responsible for onboarding, as well as organizational manager.
Modernizing healthcare has been the driving force behind several changes in the medical field. One such change that medical professionals across the globe must adapt to is the 2021 update in Evaluation and Management (EM) Coding. Changes in EM Coding can impact the operation of an entire healthcare practice, from medical record keeping to insurance billing. Therefore, understanding these updates can be of immense benefit for healthcare providers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that around 5 million workers, representing about 20% of all businesses, use respirators as a crucial tool for worker protection when sufficient environmental controls are lacking.
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NAOHP Board member Mary Alice Ehrlich posed this question to other board members and her area employers recently:
As we all know, many patients are hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine hesitancy in general has been a growing trend in society overall, and we have seen increased confusion and mistrust around Covid. What can you do to combat this hesitancy and encourage your patients to take better care of themselves? This post highlights several recent articles that discuss ways that we as medical professionals can reduce this hesitancy, as we strive for herd immunity.
As occupational health professionals, we understand the significance of thorough pre-hire assessments to ensure employees’ and employers’ well-being and safety. Mental health evaluations play a critical role in this process but require a delicate approach to safeguard applicant privacy and comply with discrimination laws. This article will address two primary concerns related to pre-hire mental health assessments. Specifically, we will explore the absence of a standardized approach and examine how organizations handle situations where an applicant’s mental health condition raises safety concerns.
With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the need for a vaccine management system that is compliant, safe and efficient is higher than ever before.