Healthcare management plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services, optimizing patient outcomes, and maintaining the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare organizations. But what exactly is healthcare management, and what does it entail? Defining Healthcare Management Healthcare management encompasses a broad range of activities and responsibilities aimed at overseeing the operations,…
Running a small medical practice comes with its unique challenges and opportunities. From providing quality patient care to managing administrative tasks, small medical practices require a strategic approach to thrive in a competitive healthcare landscape. In this blog, we’ll explore essential business tips that can help small medical practices enhance their efficiency, patient satisfaction, and…
As a doctor, have you ever felt like you are struggling to keep up with the demands of your profession? You’re not alone. In the medical field, there’s always more to do than there is time to do it, and it can be difficult to prioritize tasks and stay efficient. However, implementing certain productivity tips…
From time frames to administrative procedure, every aspect of med-legal reports in California seems clear cut, at least from the standpoint of the law. But what happens when you need more time to complete a medical legal report? Can you request an extension in that case? Keep reading to find out. Medical Legal Report Extensions…
Managing medical billing is one of the most important aspects of running a medical practice, but it can also be a challenging and time-consuming task. This is why it makes sense for most healthcare to outsource their medical billing to third-party companies. Keep reading to learn more. 1. Save Time and Money Outsourcing your medical…
Looking to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California? Then you need to get a sense of how the California QME exam questions work. Keep reading to learn more. California QME Exam Questions: What You Need To Know Any physician who wants to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California must go through a…
California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced the decision to extend a second time the provisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading to learn more. Emergency Regulations for Medical Legal Evaluations in California At the beginning of 2022, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) responded to the omicron surge of the COVID-19 pandemic…
From QMEs to claim administrators and Maximus, the language of California Workers’ Comp can be obscure to the uninitiated. But don’t worry — this short glossary will make things a lot easier. AME, Agreed Medical Evaluator When there are questions about the benefits an injured worker should receive (known as a medical-legal dispute), the worker…
Qualified Medical Evaluators (or QMEs) play a crucial role in the workers’ comp system. With that in mind, in this post, we discuss the steps you need to take to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California. What Is a QME? A QME is a physician certified by the Medical Unit of California’s Division of…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced officially that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations through October 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. The DWC Extends Emergency Regulations for Medical-Legal Evaluations The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has confirmed that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations that have…