Pediatricians Say No To Nasal Flu Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new flu vaccine guidelines which DO NOT recommend giving the painless nasal FluMist influenza vaccine for kids this year.
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Claiming Your Online Presence
Patients nowadays can go comparison shopping online for a healthcare provider, just like they do for a hotel or restaurant. In fact, there are over 70 popular healthcare-related websites that show information about specific healthcare providers and practices. That’s why it is important to claim your online presence now.
Continue ReadingLeading Through Change? Start with Why.
As a leader in your practice, others turn to you for direction in business needs, behavior, ethics, and standards. If others in your business are to change, you need to set an example.
Continue ReadingIncrease Vaccination Rates This Flu Season with Standing Orders!
Studies have shown that standing orders, carried out by nurses or other qualified healthcare professionals, are one of the most consistently effective means for increasing influenza vaccination rates.
Continue ReadingHealthcare IT | Doctors as Technologists
Do you as a doctor see yourself as a technologist? You’re already a card-carrying scientist, surrounded by the tools of your trade; scales, centrifuges, and the age-old sphygmomanometer.
Continue Reading6 Scheduling Tips You Can Use Now to Rock this Flu Season!
Preparing your practice schedule as early as possible will help you organize your office and educate your staff prior to the tsunami of flu vaccine-only visits
Continue ReadingHealthcare Legal Policies Infographic
This infographic I came across by the University of Cincinnati provides a few highlights on HIPAA, patient rights, medical malpractice and 5 tips to remain in compliance with the HIPAA rules.
Continue ReadingInfographic: Six Ways to Promote Patient Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently completed their National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report. Here are their findings as well as six ways patients can minimize their risk of contracting Healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
Continue Reading7 Questions Doctors Like You Have About Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a new trend sweeping the medical field with expected growth from only 350,000 users in 2013 to upward of 7 million by 2018.
Continue ReadingInfographic: National Autism Awareness Month
Infographic: This infographic by MyDocHub covers the most common signs, symptoms, and treatments for autism. Commonly referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Autism Society defines autism as “a complex developmental disability [with] signs typically appearing during early childhood and affecting a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others.”
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