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Medical Billing Software

Though a relatively new concept, medical billing software actually goes back to the time of World War II when the explosion of scientific knowledge brought increasingly sophisticated and complex diagnostic treatment procedures to the science of medicine. At first, medical billing software technology was at most, primitive. Today, however, with recent advancements in both science and technology, medical billing software has also gained much improvement, making it a far-cry from its predecessors. Another reason why medical billing software has become increasingly popular can be said to be an offshoot of the technological boom of the digital era. The discovery of new technology and methods in medicine quickly led to a dilemma which modern physicians commonly face. Where rural doctors in the past were commonly paid with produce, meat, quilts, or other services, the modern doctors and surgeons of today want to get paid in cash. To get their money, they must submit a claim for prof

What Do You Understand About Insurance Liability for Medical Malpractice?

For most people the term insurance liability for medical malpractice does not really mean anything beyond gibberish -- there is very little comprehension on this subject because it is not a common one, and also because people are very less inclined to seek information on this subject unless they are actually through a medical malpractice case. There have been a number of medical liability reforms that aim to protect the victim and provide adequate compensation. Some of these are enumerated below: Limits of Non-Economic Damages Under this type of insurance liability for medical malpractice the claimant has a pre-determined limit for the non-economic damages which are usually quoted as pain, mental trauma, suffering, maiming, etc. This cap however, does not apply to the economic damages, i.e. loss of pay, cost of rehabilitation, cost of medical care, and so on. Limits of Contingency Fees for the Attorney This insurance liability for medical malpractice will protect the claimant

Selling Individual-Based Coverage: Medical Malpractice Insurance Broker

If you are interested in helping others help themselves, are independent and enjoy meeting people and striking up conversations, a career as a medical malpractice insurance broker might be for you. As an independent agent, or broker, you will help physicians find the right kind of malpractice coverage for their practice. Here is some background on the career or medical malpractice insurance broker that you should consider before deciding if this is the career for you. Basics Most of the time, insurance agencies will hire applicants with a college degree, specifically in business or economics, as well as a license to work in insurance. Insurance companies will require that you are capable to sell to the customers, to be independent in your occupation. As a medical malpractice insurance broker, you would have to have the training and/or experience to be able to sell sufficient insurance to different practicing doctors. Income If you are just beginning a career as a medical malpracti

Risk Factors For Medical Technologists

Risk Factors for Medical Technologists are many owing to the fact that these technologists are exposed to strains of infection regularly. The medical technologists should be aware of the different risk factors that would be associated with their treatment options. As we all know, that every coin has two sides, some of the treatment may or may not possess the risk factors. The medical technologists have to be aware of the same and inform the patient in advance, if there would be any side effect of the treatment. The medial technologists have to be very alert all the time while treating the patients to avoid the risk factors. Some of the major risk factors are: * Insufficient information for performing a requested task or a task on demand. * Occupational dangers like high voltage, back injury, accidental exposure to radiations, chemicals, repetitive stress injuries, exposure of the blood or the body fluids. * Unreasonable orders deemed by the technologist * Demand or request of the