Technology news: CT scan risks outlined in NEJM article
It may be time for your technology assessment committee to revisit the risks and benefits of CT scans. These popular scans were the focus of a recent New England Journal of Medicine article that warned...
View ArticleIT security tips for your medical staff
This month’s LocumLife magazine features the article, “Cyber security for locum tenens providers.” It provides great advice for locum tenens and anyone else who relies on modern technology to do their...
View ArticleNew technology news: FDA reopens whistleblower investigation on medical devices
A group of scientists at the FDA claiming their managers pressured them to approve some medical devices despite their concerns are having their complaints reexamined, according to a September 30, Wall...
View ArticleFree Core Privileges Software Demo, November 2
We are pleased to extend you a personal invitation for a free demonstration of our exciting privileging software, CP+ Free Webcast Tuesday, November 2, 2010 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Click here to see the...
View ArticleMake the most out of OPPE and FPPE
While at the 35th annual NAMSS conference a few weeks ago, I sat in on a discussion about OPPE and FPPE; specifically about how to get the most beneficial usage from these two tools with limited...
View ArticleThinking about going paperless?
Over the years here at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, we have worked to streamline our credentialing processes as much as possible. Most of this is done through utilizing technology. We have...
View ArticleEPIC is up and running – quietly
After a soft launch in April 2013, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates’ electronic credentialing verification offering, the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials...
View ArticleMonday Memo: Stop reinventing the wheel
A couple of years ago, I made a discovery that has saved me countless hours of writing and editing: Signature lines make fast and easy email templates. Draft a template complete with bullets, copy the...
View ArticleCountdown to ICD-10???
Well, maybe next year. It appears the government has decided to delay the implementation of ICD-10 until “at least” October 2015. For some this is great news and to others, an amazing disappointment....
View ArticleMark your calendars for ICD-10
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services formally has set October 15, 2015 as the new implementation date for ICD-10. By this date, healthcare providers, plans, and clearinghouses must...
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