In a study conducted by The Journal of Healthcare Information Management, it was discovered that 86 percent of mistakes made in the healthcare industry are administrative. These small administrative mistakes, whether it’s the misspelling of a name or a misrecorded number, can have a major effect when they go unnoticed. With the fast-paced and, at […]
It’s not unusual to see a friend, coworker or even stranger sporting some kind of fitness tracker. Though you might think such “gadgets” are only for runners and those trying to drop a few pounds, wearable technology is being utilized in numerous other ways, especially in healthcare. The global market for medical wearable devices […]
In this week’s excerpt from the leadership roundtable discussion, we pick up with an examination of what “quality” means. The following is from a leadership roundtable discussion in which we explored Advanced Medical Reviews’ belief statement- we believe every patient should receive quality healthcare. Read more from the AMR leadership team- Leah Williams (Manager of […]
The healthcare industry continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the United States and is the largest source of jobs in the country. That’s not surprising as U.S. healthcare spending is approximately $3.3 trillion or $10,348 per person annually. According to the Peterson-Kaiser Health System Tracker, relative to the size of its […]
The ability to multitask is often seen as positive because it enables a person to perform more than one task at a time. However, research has shown that it not only decreases productivity and raises risk but also creates distraction and reduces memory. Based on this research, asking employees to multitask on a regular basis […]
Technology has created lanes for many people, businesses and industries to seek and attain enormous progress. The healthcare industry, in particular, has rapidly evolved in recent years through partnering with technological innovators. Many such partnerships have been forged through creative collaborations with companies not traditionally active in healthcare. The most recent whirlwind of tech companies […]
Whether optimizing quality assurance measures or onboarding physicians to our nationwide physician reviewer network, everything we do at Advanced Medical Reviews is guided by our belief statement- We believe every patient should receive quality healthcare. We sat down with our leadership team- Leah Williams (Manager of Recruitment and Credentialing), Emir Rubi (Operations Manager), Stephanie […]
The past decade has seen a greater emphasis on improving health care, its cost and overall quality of service by providers. Rising costs for medical testing, chronic disease management, and prescription drugs have led to researchers and payers developing more affordable alternatives for restoring health and preventing health issues. One such alternative is shifting from […]
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For years, the number of practicing physicians in the U.S. has not maintained pace with the rising demand for medical services. This trend has created a physician shortage, with consequences extending far beyond the doctor’s office to essential workflows throughout the American healthcare system, including the medical review process. The Association of American Medical Colleges […]
