The pandemic has highlighted how important for a country it is to have an effective healthcare system. People are living in constant fear of not only being subjected to the virus, but also the medical bills that could potentially pile up. The United States’ healthcare system operates using a for-profit insurance mechanism. This has led …
In 2021, there were several healthcare data breaches, and it’s disturbing. Such breaches with sensitive medical data must be neutralized at all costs. What happened in 2020? In 2020, a report was issued on the state of Healthcare Cybersecurity. This report was based on survey results from more than 2,400 professionals that dealt with the …
Repercussion fears howl all the way long when files get stuffed with unpaid bills. Receiving post-due notifications when you’re not able to pay them is quite a pummel at the back. Collecting payments is not a cup of tea, especially from patients who are habitual of releasing cash late or just forget to pay. Looking …
Concierge medicine is a medical model that caters to the needs of patients privately. According to the statistical data in the reports by NPR and Harvard, the top 1% of the population pays extra bucks to the doctors to access primary care privately. To better understand the model, it is similar to going to a …
Except if you are living under a rock, you would know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 which stresses on the integrity, sanctity, and security of PHI (protected health information). However, the question that arises is, why is PHI kept under the rug? And why is it always talked about …
Physical therapy is becoming a new trend and many youngsters want to pursue it as a career. Well, if you are also here to find out about how to get started with your professional education to become a physical therapist, then read on. Before we tell you anything about the best and most affordable colleges …
Many people are concerned about their necks when it comes to the safety of chiropractic care. The main reason behind the concern depends on many elements such as the aggressive manipulation regarding upper cervical chiropractic that is being carried out via multiple videos on the internet, rumours circulating in social circles, and suggestions by certain …
Medical practitioners and health care professionals play an integral role in our lives. At various points in time, we have taken their role for granted. However, if truth be told, we can’t fathom life without their presence. They have a profound impact on the quality of our lives and we don’t even realize the real …
A healthy population is the backbone of any nation. If people are healthy, they will be able to work a greater number of hours, provide for themselves and their families, and contribute to the GDP of their country. The outbreak of Covid-19 is enough to prove how detrimental the declining health of the population can …
Physicians have to provide a high-quality healthcare service to cater the needs of their patients. Along with a busy schedule, physicians have to complete necessary administrative responsibilities as well – such as medical billing. Medical billing demands a lot of efforts and valuable time – and with the passage of time, it gets difficult for …