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Becoming aware of the five common HIPAA violations
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has been in effect since 1996, enforcing standards companies must meet to protect patient's health information from being disclosed without their knowledge or consent. Although the act has been enforced for about 23 years now, it is common for healthcare providers to experience and perform HIPAA violations. Generating awareness and identifying these violations will help your business stay protected and compliant.
Mia Thiel3 min readRead ArticleIn the Eyes of the Intern: Sean
Finding your skills and talents in the workplace is a challenging feat. However, this MedPro Disposal internship proved to be one of the most valuable experiences of my life. These past few months have been a tremendous learning and growing experience for me at a company with reasonable but ever-growing standards. Joining as a sales and marketing intern, I was granted a situation where I could explore different career avenues without committing to anything that I was apprehensive about trying. Having this flexibility led to an unbelievably productive and insightful summer!
Sean Clinton2 min readRead Article- Medical Waste Disposal
5 Proven Strategies to Economize on Medical Waste Disposal
Cutting down the financial burden to economize on medical waste disposal is crucial for healthcare providers, big and small. Considering that the average cost of medical waste disposal in the United States is $2.36 per kilogram, according to the IBISWorld report "Medical Waste Disposal Services in the US," strategizing to bring down these expenditures becomes an imperative business practice. Here, we delve into five tried-and-tested mechanisms to save money on medical waste disposal without compromising safety or compliance with relevant regulations.
Nil Jay Perolina2 min readRead Article Back to School Special
It is an exciting and hectic time of the year as we get ready for back-to-school season. From getting all the supplies on our lists to scheduling physicals and ensuring paperwork is ready for the little ones to comply with school rules. Many schools have regulations on specific vaccinations and physicals, which means the practice will generally have even more medical waste.
Sara Laurie2 min readRead ArticleMP1: Rx formulary manager
Do you know how to dispose of particular pharmaceutical waste properly? With the vast array of different medications and concoctions, it can be hard to know what pharmaceuticals can fall under and if it condones as hazardous waste.
Sara Laurie2 min readRead ArticleIn the Eyes of the Intern: Mia
Getting to do a marketing internship at MedPro Disposal has been such an impactful learning experience for me and my future career. I decided to adopt a marketing minor in my previous academic year due to my interest in marketing communications. I was adamant about getting a summer internship that would expose me to the many different alleyways of marketing, and MedPro Disposal has provided me with just that.
Mia Thiel2 min readRead ArticleIn the Eyes of the Intern: Sara
Internships are where you figure out more about yourself and what you want to continue to do career-wise. I was lucky to land an intern position with MedPro Disposal, a medical waste disposal company. With the consistent advancements in the medical field, there will only be a driving force of positions within the industry. I was excited to learn more about the healthcare industry and business-to-business (b2b) marketing, and throughout this internship, I have done just that and more!
Sara Laurie2 min readRead Article- Medical Waste Disposal
Understanding The Medical Waste Tracking Rule (MWTR)
Policies and regulations constantly evolve in pursuing environmental sustainability and public health. The Medical Waste Tracking Rule (MWTR) is stepping in at this critical crossroads. First off the mark on December 2023, this new regulation promises to enhance our medical waste management protocols significantly. So, if you're a medical waste generator, this article is specifically for you.
Nil Jay Perolina2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Navigating the Problems of Cancer Drug Waste Management
An often underestimated complication arises in the quest for advanced cancer treatments - the increasing volume of cancer drug waste. These lifesaving drugs can pose health threats to people and the environment due to their hazardous nature if not disposed of correctly. Therefore, conscientious waste management strategies must evolve with medical advances to handle the unique challenges of cancer drug waste disposal.
Nil Jay Perolina2 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
The Four Types of Telehealth Services
During covid, employees started working from home, ordering groceries online, and trying clothes on virtually. Why stop there? Telehealth has made its grand entrance into society and is only growing in popularity. Telehealth allows patients to meet with their medical providers virtually instead of attending in person. Virtual meeting options have gained a lot of interest from the public due to their convenience and ease. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a massive factor in generating the demand for continued online medical services. Telehealth has come onto the market in different forms to help patients live healthier by increasing their access to healthcare, even at the touch of their fingertips. In this article, I will review the four types of telehealth categories.
Mia Thiel3 min readRead Article