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Healthcare Providersā€™ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and AbuseĀ 

American Medical Compliance

Here are key areas where they can make a significant impact. Accurate Documentation and Coding Accurate documentation and coding are fundamental in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. This includes segregation of duties, regular audits, and having checks and balances in billing and coding processes.

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The Latest in Critical Care, 2/5/24 (Issue #28)

PulmCCM

You can read the document here. Also, many patients with infection won’t have fevers, and those that don’t may be at the highest risk for poor outcomes. Read the original document here. Virtually all the recommendations were based on weak evidence and represent a consensus of expert opinion. What’s a Fever?

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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory ComplianceĀ 

American Medical Compliance

These are recordkeeping and documentation. In a survey , dental providers agree that careful and precise recordkeeping is indispensable, emphasizing the importance of documenting elements such as patient histories, examination results, diagnoses, radiographs, treatment plans, consent forms, and clinic notes.

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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

EMDocs

13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patientā€™s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use. Educating patients on their rights.

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Empowering Staff to Address Skin Issues in Assisted LivingĀ 

American Medical Compliance

This course empowers your team with essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, detect, and manage skin conditions effectively, ensuring the highest standard of care for your residents. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial for maintaining the quality of life for residents.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

1 The practice guidelines were written by a multi-disciplinary group of experts and went through an extensive peer review process. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

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Fire Prevention and Safety Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Also, keeping your patients and staff safe is crucial and ensures the best quality of care. Because of this, American Medical Compliance can inform your staff on fire prevention and safety within your practice. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).