Introduction of Vial Adaptor – A Boon For Healthcare Workers

Various healthcare sectors have published numerous safety guidelines and measures that are highly efficient. These safety guidelines help to minimize the risks of exposures to hazardous drugs. The healthcare workers who are involved in handling of hazardous drugs are more prone to its fatal affects. The growing concern for the safety of these healthcare workers [...]

The Benefits of Electronic Medical Record Keeping

There is currently a debate regarding using and maintaining electronic medical records. Much of this debate is between people being “forced” to store their records this way. For those who choose to store their records electronically as the preferred method, there are some advantages to having your medical records stored this way. Learn what some [...]

Medical Care Expense – Understanding Your EOB (Explanation of Benefits)

Each EOB is specific to the provider (physician,lab) and the service they rendered. The format varies widely between insurance companies, but at a minimum an EOB should indicate the: provider, service date, actual billed amount, network discount, allowed amount, insurance portion, patient responsibility and deductible amount. I’ll discuss each of these terms. It is important [...]