Key Factors to Consider in a Medical Coding and Billing Audit
Systematically reviewing your healthcare organization’s medical coding and billing practices is essential to ensure accuracy and compliance while preventing fraudulent activities. It can be a bit nerve-wracking to conduct an audit– whether you’re taking it on yourself internally or having a third party come in for an external audit– but understanding a bit more about […]
How to Write a Recommendation Letter for Residency
Perhaps one of the most rewarding parts of being a professor or clinical rotation supervisor is seeing students graduate and move forward in their careers. Along the way, there’s a good chance that some will ask you to write a recommendation letter to help boost their odds of getting into their chosen residency program. If […]
Vicarious Trauma and How Healthcare Workers Can Avoid It
When an individual is repeatedly exposed to the pain, suffering, and fear of other people who have experienced trauma, they can develop trauma symptoms themselves. This phenomenon is known as “vicarious trauma.” According to the American Counseling Association, the definition of vicarious trauma is “the emotional residue of exposure to traumatic stories and experiences of […]
15 of The Top Doctor Review Sites You Should Watch
Most people these days will search for businesses online when they have a problem that needs to be solved. Finding a new physician is no different. For this reason, doctors are incentivized to manage their online reputation. There are many directories where physician and facility information is listed, and keeping an eye on the most […]
Physician Practice Management Services: How Do They Work?
One of the biggest complaints patients have with their physicians is feeling rushed when they come in for an appointment. After all, they’re seeking help for a medical problem they’re dealing with, only to find that they don’t have enough time to have a complete conversation about what they’ve been going through. On the other […]
Writing a Physician CV: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
When you send out your CV to potential employers, you’re utilizing a powerful tool that can quickly tell your story to recruiters. This is one of your key opportunities to stand out from the rest of the applicants in the pool. Regardless of your career stage, you’ll want to make sure that your CV includes […]
Is It Recommended for Nurses to Join Recruitment Agencies?
There are plenty of job opportunities out there for nursing professionals in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, public health departments, research and pharmaceutical companies, and more. Whether you’re considering going to nursing school or you’re just finishing up your degree, one question that’s likely hanging on your mind is whether or not you should join a […]
The Difference Between Doctor Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
Both compassion fatigue and burnout have been major problems in the medical community for some time, and the pandemic only exacerbated this issue. These terms are often used in association with each other but not often defined in contrast to one another. What exactly is the difference between physician compassion fatigue and burnout? Are they […]
Concierge Doctor Guide: Definition, Career Path, and Salary
In a recent post, I talked about five of the top reasons that doctors quit their jobs, including desiring a better work/life balance, feeling overburdened by administrative tasks, and not feeling supported by their administration. These outcomes can be very disheartening for physicians who otherwise feel called to help people and wish to stay involved […]
Doctor FAQ: How Do I Know When to Leave Medicine?
There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the epidemic of physician burnout. Doctors face countless challenges and frustrations during their careers, and many individuals are questioning whether they want to stay in the field of medicine. At the same time, making a major career change is an enormous decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. […]
