Medical Management

The AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam is an entry-level credential for individuals looking to start a career in medical coding. Conquer the AHIMA CCA Exam: Your Concise Guide to Entry-Level Medical Coding Certification and Becoming a Certified Coding Associate serves as a focused study resource that highlights key coding principles, healthcare compliance, and reimbursement methodologies. This guide provides clear, concise explanations of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding, as well as topics such as health information management, medical terminology, and modifier usage. This...

What colour is cancer? Why do some people appear to have made miraculous recoveries? How can you tell when someone is in the final hours of their life? How can we ensure our most vulnerable are treated with the dignity they deserve? In this unprecedented memoir, a palliative medicine pioneer explores the biggest taboo in our society and the only certainty we all share: death. Kathryn Mannix immortalises the thousands of men and women she has seen off.

The AHIMA RHIA certification is a key credential for professionals looking to advance in Health Information Management (HIM). This study guide, Conquer the AHIMA RHIA Exam: Your Concise Guide to Becoming a Registered Health Information Administrator, provides a clear and structured review of essential topics to help candidates efficiently prepare. This guide does not contain practice questions but instead delivers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the core concepts covered in the exam. Topics include electronic health records (EHRs), medical coding, revenue cycle management, HIPAA ...

Clinical pharmacology is often one of the most challenging topics for healthcare professionals. This is a compilation of my favorite case scenarios, drug interactions, and clinical pearls from my practice as a clinical pharmacist. This book is a perfect piece of education for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses who are looking to pick up real-life clinical practice pearls about medication management. It is ideal for the new professional or student trying to gain more confidence when it comes to medication management.

The essential guide to healthcare call centers. Today’s healthcare call centers are overwhelmed with patient calls and the daily stresses of our busy medical system. But running a healthcare call center comes with its own set of challenges. Healthcare Call Center Essentials is designed for those who want to manage a more effective medical contact center. From daily operations to long-term success, this essential guide will help you create a thriving contact center that meets the urgent needs of both patients and the medical community. By addressing common pain points, Healthcare Call ...

The United States is the most advanced society in the world, yet the majority of pain medications, procedures, and surgeries are not solving this paindemic. Paindemic will open your eyes to what you should know. Too many unnecessary and risky interventions are being done, with little benefit and at great expense. It's time to gain a better perspective to guide you down a more rational path to address and improve chronic pain, even low-back pain. Ignorance is not bliss. What you don't know about your pain could hurt you.

When Judy Goldman’s husband of almost four decades has a routine spinal injection to alleviate back pain, he is instantly paralyzed from the waist down - a phenomenon no doctor can explain or undo. She’s forced to take over, navigating the byzantine medical world they suddenly find themselves in. Her husband is forced to give in. This is the starting point for Together, which looks at the changes every couple faces - the slow, ordinary ones brought about by time and the sudden, dramatic ones that take us by surprise.

How can America's healthcare system be transformed to provide consistently higher-quality and lower-cost care? Nothing else in healthcare matters more. Prescription for the Future identifies some standout medical organizations that have achieved higher-quality, more patient-focused, and lower-cost care, and from their examples distills 12 transformational practices that could transform the entire healthcare sector.

In Take Me Home from the Oscars, Schwab tells for the first time her story of living an amazing life in television while suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Schwab recounts with incredible honesty how on the same day she produced and appeared in a major makeover segment for Live with Regis & Kelly in New York and then raced to Chicago to appear on Oprah!, all while balancing medications to ward off the relentless pain that plagued her on-camera and off.

As someone who comes from a family with many ancestors who lived well into their centennial years, I've always been curious about what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Over the years, I've read countless books, attended seminars, and interviewed experts in the field of aging and longevity. I've also experimented with different diets, exercise routines, and lifestyle habits to see what works best for me. Through this book, I want to share with you what I've learned about healthy living and longevity. My goal is to provide you with practical, evidence-based recommendations that ...

Escape the Medical Debt Trap Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging, especially for retirees on a fixed income. The burden of rising medical costs and complex insurance plans can be overwhelming. But there’s a way to find relief and protect your financial well-being. This Guide is not just a practical handbook; it’s a beacon of hope for seniors and anyone grappling with medical debt. It equips you with clear strategies and actionable advice, empowering you to navigate the healthcare system confidently and take control of your financial well-being. Manage Your Costs: ...

**Listing Description for "Navigating Healthcare Systems"** Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the healthcare maze? Struggling to understand insurance policies, medical jargon, or how to advocate for better care for yourself or a loved one? "Navigating Healthcare Systems" is your essential guide to demystifying this often intimidating world. This comprehensive eBook takes you on a step-by-step journey through the intricacies of the healthcare system. Start with the basics, such as understanding the key players and common healthcare settings, and then dive deeper into crucial...

This book not only provides step-by-step instructions to some of the basic ideas a user of Medical Marijuana will need, are you ready to learn? If so, Medical Marijuana: Complete Guide To Pain Management and Treatment Using Cannabisby James Fahl is THE book for you! It covers the most essential topics you must learn to become a master of Medical Marijuana.

Every gathering of people has potential for disaster. Whether it is a traumatic event like a mass shooting, or a more pedestrian practical problem like icy walkways; proper planning can help protect you from liability as well as ensure the success of your event. Crowd control is a security concern that directly affects your ability to provide emergency medical services. Emergency Medical Planning for Large Venues is a practical guide to being prepared. This book, written in a readable, casual style, is geared towards event planners, law enforcement, private security, property owners/...

Dr. Matt Newman thought he was leaving his life as a surgeon in private practice for a better one in academic medicine. But the kidnappers who attacked him as he left the hospital at 2 a.m. have no such plans - they just want him dead. Bound and in the trunk of his car, Matt’s only thought is fleeing with his life. He does escape, but at a price: a head injury that lands him in the ICU...where he awakens to discover he’s being charged with murder. Sandra Murray is a fiery, redheaded lawyer who swore she was done with doctors after her last relationship.

#1 Hot New Release in Hospital Administration Building World-Class Research Infrastructures for Medical Centers is a comprehensive guide by Jeremy Harper aimed at revolutionizing research infrastructure in medical centers. Harper, leveraging his experience as a Chief Research Information Officer, crafts an insightful and practical roadmap to enhance medical research capabilities. The book delves into various aspects such as the intricacies of a holistic research ecosystem, strategic planning, financing innovations, IT infrastructure design, and data management. It emphasizes the ...

One box of chemicals mistaken for another. Ingredients intended to be life-sustaining are instead life-taking. Families in shock, healthcare providers reeling, and fingers starting to point. A large healthcare system's reputation hangs in the balance while decisions need to be made, quickly. More questions than answers. People have to be held accountable—does this mean they get fired? Should the media and therefore the public be informed? What are family members and the providers involved feeling? When the dust settles, will remaining patients be more safe or less safe?

Conquer the CBET Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring biomedical equipment technicians successfully prepare for the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) exam. This guide covers critical areas such as medical device functions, healthcare technology management, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and preventive maintenance techniques. With detailed explanations, real-world examples, and practical exam strategies, this book provides a structured approach to mastering the ...

As residents, we understand the burnout epidemic is driven by the system - but the system won't change overnight. This book can help you reduce stress and improve your performance with practical solutions that won't take years to implement or permission to start. Using best practices and evidence-based research, this step-by-step guide outlines a series of practical solutions proven to decrease burnout for those with no time, no money, and no power.

Medical groups are the new front door to your health system. Unlocking their potential will allow you to thrive in a value-based world. Leading Medical Group Transformation shares an exciting message for all medical group leaders. Rethinking how you structure and market your business - and engage clinicians, employees, and patients - is the key to unlocking the potential of your medical group and helping your entire health system thrive in a value-based world.