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Is your pathology partner slowing your revenue cycle down? Inaccurate results, disjointed reporting, and inaccessible pathologists slow your teams down, creating care delays for your patients and lost revenue for your hospital. CPA's deep bench of pathology experts covers a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties and delivers fast, accurate results so your teams can treat more patients quickly.https://https://lnkd.in/gQTWcTTy

Is your pathology partner slowing your revenue cycle down? Inaccurate results, disjointed reporting, and inaccessible pathologists slow your teams down, creating care delays for your patients and lost revenue for your hospital. CPA's deep bench of pathology experts covers a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties and delivers fast, accurate results so your teams can treat more patients quickly. https://lnkd.in/gQTWcTTy

Pathology plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating diseases, providing valuable insights into the underlying causes and mechanisms of various medical conditions. As a pathologist, I am dedicated to conducting thorough analyses of tissue samples and bodily fluids to aid in patient care and management. From identifying cancerous cells to determining the presence of infectious agents, pathology serves as the cornerstone of modern medicine. 👩⚕️ Join me in shedding light on the importance of pathology in healthcare by using hashtags such as: - #PathologyMatters - #MedicalDiagnosis - #HealthcareInsights - #DiagnosticMedicine Let's continue to raise awareness about the crucial role that pathologists play in the medical field and highlight the advancements and breakthroughs in this discipline. Through our collective effort, we can foster a deeper understanding of pathology and its impact on patient outcomes. Together, let's celebrate the remarkable work of pathologists and the impact they have on improving healthcare worldwide. #PathologyAwareness 🌐

🔬 **Precision in Pathology: Elevating Standards with PPM!** 🧪 Today was dedicated to ensuring excellence in our Pathology Unit as we conducted Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on our microscopes across each department. It’s crucial that our equipment operates at peak performance to deliver accurate results for patient diagnoses. In addition to calibrating the microscopes using our laboratory analyzer to check resistance parameters, we meticulously cleaned the lenses to ensure no dust or fungi compromise our observations. This attention to detail not only enhances our workflow but also reinforces our commitment to quality in patient care. Together, we’re setting the bar higher for diagnostic precision! Here’s to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare! 🌟 #Pathology #HealthcareQuality #PPM #LaboratoryExcellence #PatientCare #ContinuousImprovement

Pathology plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating diseases, providing valuable insights into the underlying causes and mechanisms of various medical conditions. As a pathologist, I am dedicated to conducting thorough analyses of tissue samples and bodily fluids to aid in patient care and management. From identifying cancerous cells to determining the presence of infectious agents, pathology serves as the cornerstone of modern medicine. 👩⚕️ Join me in shedding light on the importance of pathology in healthcare by using hashtags such as: - #PathologyMatters - #MedicalDiagnosis - #HealthcareInsights - #DiagnosticMedicine Let's continue to raise awareness about the crucial role that pathologists play in the medical field and highlight the advancements and breakthroughs in this discipline. Through our collective effort, we can foster a deeper understanding of pathology and its impact on patient outcomes. Together, let's celebrate the remarkable work of pathologists and the impact they have on improving healthcare worldwide. #PathologyAwareness 🌐

Pathology is essential for medical diagnosis, preventative health, medical treatments and new innovations. Important to keep these services bulk-billed!

https://lnkd.in/gFZRudgv TIME TO TAKE ACTION Pathology funding has not been indexed for 24 years, which makes it an exception in the health system where everything else has been indexed during that time. The indexation freeze has been exacerbated by four Medicare cuts between 2008 and 2014. For nearly a quarter of a century, pathology providers have been filling the financial gap between the funding provided by the Government and the actual, increasing cost of providing these vital services. We are calling on the Government to reintroduce indexation for the Pathology Services Table in this year’s Federal Budget. Without appropriate indexation, pathology providers will be forced to make some very difficult decisions. We ask for your support to Keep Pathology Bulk Billed. 

Cocaine-induced vasculitis is a serious condition causing nasal tissue necrosis that is on the rise in ENT clinics. Our new clinical management guidelines, produced with BFSPS and BRS recommend using the term "pseudo-Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis" and treating with anti-inflammatory meds and immunosuppression: https://ow.ly/uWeL50R2lZ7

Denial Tip # 3   We are still in the denial letter.   Let’s look at the denial.   What was denied?   You may see a code and description. Examples: ·       74177 – Computed tomography abdomen and pelvis; with contrast material ·       81479 - Unlisted molecular pathology procedure code   You may only see a description. Examples: ·       Inpatient Hospital Stay ·       Acitretin 25 mg capsule Could you ensure that the item listed on the denial letter is the one actually needed and that your provider requested? Patients: Your provider has already discussed a care plan with you, so you are comparing what you know to what is on the letter. Providers: A quick comparison of the denial letter and office file can be made for verification.   Sometimes, pre-authorizations are submitted with the wrong CPT codes. Sometimes, items are left off as the request is processed and passed through different departments.   Please note what is denied. Add it to your list! This information will be used for research purposes later.   Any identified discrepancies could be highly advantageous for you.     #healthinsurance #nursesonlinkedin #qualityreview #utilizationreview #utilizationmanagement #appeals #grievance #denialsmangement #patientadvocate #ACA #ERISA #priorauthorization #healthcarereimbursement

First do no harm... Medical Journal of Australia article and opinion piece in The Guardian by Dr Ranjana Srivastava OAM Scott, Slavotinek & Glasziou: "Despite the predominance of benign over clinically important disease, diagnostic uncertainty, inaccurate estimates of disease risk, discounting of potential downstream harms, defensive medicine, patient and clinician fear, professional norms, and cognitive biases all drive radiologists and referring clinicians to “play it safe” and favour intervention." https://lnkd.in/efbp95iy #nhs #overdiagnosis #toomuchmedicine