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What is Patient Centered Care and How to Provide It
At MedPro, our focus is on providing focused and reliable solutions to health care providers at predictable rates. In this article we take a look at patient centered care. We dig into the definition and key tenets. We also look at the science behind seemingly airy topics like empathy and relationship building, and how they can actually improve treatment and enhance recovery. Finally, we provide videos and examples of patient centered care that illustrate the core of this at times slippery concept.
Ben Brenner6 min readRead Article - HIPAA
HIPAA Security Series List [Links to All 7 HHS Documents]
This HIPAA Security Series List contains handy links to all seven HHS documents. The links lead to the pages on the official HHS website.
Ben Brenner6 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
The 3 Biggest Revenue Cycle Challenges for Small Practices
If you are the owner of a small, private practice, congratulations, you have at your disposal several advantages. For starters, you most likely benefit and enjoy working alone or with just a couple of other physicians as opposed to a multitude of providers in a hospital setting.
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste
Savannah, GA – Medical Waste Disposal
Considered to be the heart of the antebellum era, Savannah heralds some of the most beautiful historic districts in the south. Known for their Spanish moss covered oak trees, horse-drawn carriages and manicured parks, this picturesque city is the oldest in the state of Georgia. Savannah hosts millions of visitors every year as they tour through the cobblestone streets and notable historic buildings.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
How to Plan for Best Biomedical Waste Management [With PPT]
Biomedical waste management is a crucial part of any health care facility's daily operation. With over 800,000 needle sticks per year and 1.34 million pounds of medical waste each hour in the U.S., correct biomedical waste disposal is a key concern in any medical business. Because we at MedPro Waste Disposal help providers maximize health care success, we've developed this biomedical waste PPT and guide.
Ben Brenner11 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
What Happens to Medical Waste During Hurricanes?
What happens to medical waste after a hurricane? Technically, the EPA and FEMA are tasked with cleaning up after national disasters. Biohazardous waste cleanup falls under their jurisdiction. Some critics complain that the EPA has issued waivers after past hurricanes, temporarily exempting local officials from the law. Consideration of the scope of the problem may give those critics second thoughts. For example, Hurricane Harvey generated nearly ten million cubic yards of total waste in Houston alone. Churned amid all that waste are individual bits of medical waste such as needles, bandages, pipettes, and surgical tubing. Add in the raw sewage and toxic chemicals liberated by floodwaters, and it becomes hard to tell "non-regulated" waste from the biohazards.
Ben Brenner5 min readRead Article - Medical Waste
Lowell, MA – Medical Waste Disposal
While Lowell may be listed as the fourth largest city in Massachusetts, it is a combination of both urban and rural with the amenities of the city and the beauty of the New England countryside. Lowell was the county seat until 1999 and is part of the New England Merrimack Valley region. Named after a local famous figure from the Industrial Revolution, Francis Cabot Lowell, the city continued to be the heart of industry with their many textile mills and factories.
Ben Brenner4 min readRead Article - Medical Waste Disposal
Embryonic Stem Cell Research: China Starts First Clinical Trials
Embryonic Stem Cell Research: China Starts First Clinical Trials
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Medical Waste Disposal: Youngstown, Ohio
Ohio is part of what’s referred to as the “heartland” of America. Life here is a bit slower-paced, and many neighborhoods around the state are the kind where neighbors stop and say “hello.”
Ben Brenner3 min readRead Article - Medical Waste
Springfield, MA – Medical Waste Disposal
Sitting on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near the confluence with the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River and the eastern Mill River, Springfield is one of the largest cities in Massachusetts. Hartford, the capital of Massachusetts is only twenty four miles away and is part of the Hartford-Springfield area that is known as the Knowledge Corridor. Hosting over thirty two universities and liberal arts colleges that include over 160,000 students, it is the second highest higher-learning institution concentration in the U.S. Springfield alone is home to Western New England University, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College and American International College as well as other higher educational institutions.
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