Most Common Medical Errors
Most Common Medical Errors Medical errors are preventable events that often have an adverse effect on a patient's health, whether the patient is aware
Chikungunya Virus
Chikungunya is an infection in humans caused by the chikungunya virus. The Chikungunya virus is present in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and
Health IT Usability
Health Information Technology Information technology concerned with health and health care is termed as health information technology. Health information management via computerized systems and
Long-Term Care: Costs, Concerns, and Options
Written by Julia Schuette Expecting to live alone and unaided well into her 100s, Betty, my 90-year-old neighbor, quickly realized that this would no
Going to the Hospital to Get Sick?
Written by Dr. Page McNall You think you go to the hospital to get well but many patients end up with infections they catch
Making the Transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10
Written by Artena M. Williamson, BA, CPC, CCS-P/AHIMA Approved ICD-10CM/PCS Trainer When it comes to international statistics on healthcare management and epidemiology, the International Classification
Top 10 Deadliest Diseases in the World
Written by Tony Inae, MD Someone once asked me, if I had all the money in the world to spend on disease management, prevention
4th Annual Laps for Lexi
Lexi was a beautiful and vibrant 8-year-old child who died from cancer before her life could blossom. Her amazing family has turned this tragedy
