It’s no secret that patients prioritize convenience over long waiting times when receiving treatment at hospitals or office-based laboratories (OBLs). With on-site testing capabilities, patients choose OBLs as they make healthcare services easily accessible without long waiting times. Meeting patient expectations of timely and appropriate care is a significant challenge for OBLs, considering the high…
The highly anticipated annual event for sleep specialists is almost here. As a proud exhibitor since 2022, 1st Providers Choice is thrilled to announce that we will return to SLEEP 2024 to enhance your learning experience with our electronic health record (EHR) solutions. The 38th annual meeting will feature five days of exciting courses based…
Providers and patients are frustrated when prescriptions or medical procedures are not provided as needed. This frustration could be a reality for about one-third of Americans whose healthcare providers have been impacted by the recent Change Healthcare breach. A cyber gang infiltrated the healthcare tech company’s system using compromised credentials and deployed ransomware. This group…
Are you aware of the potential risks of fentanyl misuse? For pain relief and anesthetic purposes, fentanyl, a powerful opioid medication, is commonly used. Yet, the rising cases of illicit drugs have caused serious concerns about adverse fentanyl effects on people’s health. Healthcare providers face a challenging situation where they need to balance the need…
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With standardization issues in electronic health records and the growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, occupational medicine practices face a critical opportunity to leverage AI in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Some electronic health records (EHRs) are plagued by multiple data formats, which prevent clinicians from collaborating with agencies and addressing the gaps…