Linda Carter’s Post

Hiring a skilled medical practice manager is crucial for your business. Here's how to find someone with the qualifications you need. #RevenueCycleManagement

Day in the life: Utilization Manager/ Clinical Reviewer I have another one for you guys! I found these super helpful when trying to decide what role I wanted to move towards next in my career. I was in a 100% remote, Utilization Management role paying around 82k (Hello salary transparency 👏🏼) 8:00: log on from home - Check emails - Set up phone queue 8:15: jump into patient queue - work oldest to newest auths 10: meeting of some sort - rounds with Medical Director or - internal meeting on process we are inproving or - 1:1 with my boss 11: back to the queue - try to hit my number for the day - take random calls on cases that aren’t mine and I know nothing about :) 2:00: lunch break (had to take an hour) 3:00: work on an internal project/ run some reports and finish auths for the day 5:00: slam laptop shut For all my UM/ Clinical Reviewer friends what am I missing!?

🛑 On today's episode of Opportunity Corner... Fully remote Medical Director (in CA) and fully remote Pop Health Analytics and Medical Economics roles available! If you're looking to make a change for whatever reason, or aren't quite sure if you want to make the leap to a new role but want to test the waters, then let's talk.

Elevating Quality Standards in Medical Coding: Addressing Key Challenges In recent times, I've observed a critical issue affecting our industry: a concerning decline in the expertise of quality assurance professionals within medical coding teams. This trend is proving to be a significant drawback, often leading to client escalations. Quality auditors play a pivotal role in our operations. Their responsibility goes beyond meeting targets; they should possess the knowledge and acumen to thoroughly audit processes and preemptively identify potential errors. Many issues can be caught early using tools like medical coder sheets, avoiding the need for deep record dives. However, our current approach seems to prioritize error identification over enhancing process quality. This has unfortunately fostered tensions between operations and quality teams, often resulting in a lack of accountability during client escalations and a propensity for blame games. It's time for us to take decisive action. Strengthening the qualifications and accountability of our auditors, fostering a culture of proactive error prevention, and promoting collaborative problem-solving between operations and quality teams are essential steps we must embrace. By doing so, we not only meet but exceed client expectations. Let's unite to raise the bar in our industry's quality assurance practices. Together, we can restore trust, improve outcomes, and ensure sustained success. #QualityAssurance #MedicalCoding #HealthcareQuality #ProcessImprovement #ClientSatisfaction #TeamCollaboration #IndustryStandards #Leadership #Accountability

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of starting your own business? Handling clients, managing emails, and dealing with social media can be challenging to handle on your own. How long can you keep up with this? If stress has taken over your life, it may be time to consider hiring a VMeDx Virtual Medical Assistant (VMA). #VmedxVMA #BoostProductivity #OutsourceTasks #ReduceStress #FocusOnGrowth #EfficiencyAtItsBest #CostEffectiveSolution #FlexibleSupport #VirtualAssistantBenefit

Hard skills necessary for health related job in 2024: 1. Medical knowledge: Understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and diagnoses is essential for any health job. Keep up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field. 2. Technical skills: Proficiency in using electronic health records, medical devices, and other technology is important in the modern healthcare environment. 3. Diagnostic skills: Being able to accurately assess patient symptoms and make informed decisions about treatment options is crucial for providing quality care. 4. Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for effectively communicating with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals. 5. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills: Being able to think quickly and adapt to challenging situations is essential in a fast-paced healthcare setting. 6. Attention to detail: Accuracy and attention to detail are vital in healthcare to ensure patient safety and prevent medical errors. 7. Time management skills: Prioritizing tasks and managing your time effectively is important in a healthcare job where multiple demands are constantly competing for your attention. 8. Teamwork and collaboration: Working well with others is crucial in healthcare to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. 9. Patient care skills: Showing empathy, compassion, and respect for patients is essential for building trusting relationships and delivering high-quality care. 10. Regulatory knowledge: Understanding and adhering to laws and regulations related to healthcare practices is important to ensure compliance and uphold ethical standards. #health #healthcarejob

To hire or not to hire........ That is the question. What can I do with medical records? Im so glad you asked! Create a chronology of events Find the date and times of when documentation actually occured within the chart. Identify and verify if hospital policy was followed according to best practices. And much more. Follow me for more information on how I can be a resource for your team.

Medical billing common interview questions 1. Tell me about yourself 2. Why you applied for this job? 3. What are your areas of expertise? 4. As an AR agent, what is denial reason code 96 5. What is denial reason code co-22 6. What is denial reason code co 197 7. What is medical necessity 8. What is pre-authorization 9. What is denial reason code CO16 10. What is CLIA certification 11. What is the place of service for doctor's office Many other questions that you can share. Leave your thoughts in the comments.

As seasoned senior medical professionals, it's understandable that over time, in such demanding roles, the meticulous adherence to processes and systems can waver. Resource constraints, time pressures, and budget limitations can inadvertently lead to a gradual decline in standards. Navigating investigations involving senior doctors can be delicate and challenging, often failing to yield optimal outcomes. That's where Verita steps in. By engaging professionals, it levels the playing field for all involved. Our objective isn't to attribute blame but rather to support medical professionals in maintaining and surpassing the high professional standards expected. Whether through performance plans, clinical appraisals, or tailored support, we strive to facilitate improvement. Exoneration, performance enhancement plans, or, in rare instances, referrals to regulatory bodies like the General Medical Council, are among the potential outcomes. Trust Verita to handle the process with efficiency, professionalism and integrity, ensuring the best possible outcome for all involved. For further information contact us today for a free consultation www.verita.net/contact/ #patientsafety #clinicalgoverance #medicalinvestigations #independentinvestigators

In Patient Safety, we’re always asking ‘What’s Next?’. What’s next for the exciting treatment we’re developing? What’s next for the patient whose life will change? What’s the next project we’ll be working on? Patient Safety is a dynamic, forward thinking department with the potential to impact millions of lives. In this video, our colleagues discuss ‘What’s next’ for Patient Safety – from the projects they hope to work on to the impact they are making on the lives of patients. What's next for your career? Discover a role in Patient Safety. https://lnkd.in/ecPExwHJ