Monthly Archives: September 2012

Filling out medical information through EMRs can take too long for doctors with a high patient volume.
One downside of electronic medical records that has nothing to do with cost
September 28, 2012

One way to manage a high patient volume is to utilize emergency room scribes who can handle the medical documentation processes while a doctor listens and diagnoses the patient. Continue reading →

Medical students may not see as much diversity in their schools depending on the new outcome of the affirmative action lawsuit.
Racial diversity of medical schools will be challenged in October
September 27, 2012

The American Medical News reported that, while medical schools have increased the racial diversity of their student population, this may soon change, as litigation arguing against affirmative action is soon to be heard by Texan justices. Continue reading →

Significant job loss will happen in the healthcare sector over the coming years, according to one study.
Significant job losses expected for the healthcare sector by 2021
September 26, 2012

The news source reported that there will be spending cuts to Medicare starting in 2013, which will likely lead to job loss for doctors and many others working in the healthcare sector. Continue reading →

A free standing emergency department benefits from the use of scribes who streamline the care process.
Elite Medical Scribes assists emergency care providers in Ironton, Ohio
September 25, 2012

Elite Medical Scribes is proud to share the news that we are providing services for a free standing emergency department located in Ironton, Ohio. Continue reading →

The Obama administration's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has affected the development of health insurance in the U.S.
Health insurance changing due to Affordable Care Act
September 24, 2012

New coverage plans are also developing in order to handle the influx of consumers that will buy insurance in two years. Continue reading →

Doctors who have scribes on hand are able to spend more time speaking with patients.
Use of patient portals likely to increase among providers
September 21, 2012

By streamlining care in this way, doctors will have more time to speak with patients, during which they may want to share the benefits of viewing their personal information through an online portal. Continue reading →

Doctors in the emergency care sector are experiencing a surge of patient volumes.
Study suggests rising ER visits in Massachusetts, though doctors question methodology
September 20, 2012

Emergency room physicians in Massachusetts are claiming that a statewide cost trends study is not accurate and does not show a full view of what the emergency care sector is really like in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Doctors are advised to consider taking advantage of dual-eligible programs.
Physicians advised to take advantage of dual-eligible programs
September 19, 2012

Dr. Sanjay Saxena, a partner in the North American health practice Booz & Co, said that the trends in the healthcare sector have moved from health information exchanges (HIEs) and accountable care organizations (ACOs) to the potential of the dual-eligible programs. Continue reading →

A new study shows that, for patients, the staff at a medical practice or hospital matter more than the services offered.
Study: Focusing on staff, not services, most likely to improve patient satisfaction
September 18, 2012

Medical practices that expect their new IT systems or expanded service offerings to improve patient satisfaction may be surprised to find out that a new study in Healthcare Finance News suggests staff are still most important in keeping patients content. Continue reading →

Doctors will need to invest in scribes, as more patients are expected in the coming years.
Greater role in primary care and doctor shortage increase need for scribes
September 17, 2012

Bloomberg reported that the doctor shortage may increase to at least 130,000 physicians due to a cap in residency training. Continue reading →