Not Just Tiny Humans: Conducting Pediatric Clinical Trials

Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas is commonly used in the sterilization of medical devices due to its compatibility with a variety of materials. Understanding what factors are impactful to the validation process will help to avoid pitfalls during the pathway to product launch.

As healthcare contends with emerging security threats and new workflow regulations, multifactor authentication (MFA) is as important as ever. But there are unique challenges that must be considered when selecting a solution — the workflow must be efficient and transparent for users to avoid disruption to productivity. And, there are specific clinical workflows that require MFA that must be considered as part of a broader strategy. In October, a new federal law was passed that mandates electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) though Medicare Part D.

Many Health Information Management departments are still prepping charts that come from all departments of a hospital system. This means that there is a potential time lag in making this critical information available to providers. The first place to start is selecting a document imaging solution for any paper being produced outside of your EMR system. But let's take this a step further. What if we move document imaging out of the HIM department and into each clinical area of a hospital?

You're aware that engaging in improper conduct can result in not only losses to the practice, but also in personal liabilities. What to do? The stakes are even higher now because regulatory agencies are targeting billers and coders as well as providers in fraud and Stark law cases. Want to make sure your billing and coding practices are in the clear? We will discuss ethical conduct principles that billers and coders must follow. You'll hear common ethical scenarios and learn possible approaches for addressing each.