2023

Volume

2

Issue

2

Any industry’s capability to provide services depends on its workers (Fleishon, H., 2022). With the rise of COVID-19, there has been an increased shortage in the workforce, and radiologic technologists in the inpatient/hospital setting and outpatient radiology offices have not been immune to this. There have been staffing issues causing modalities and sites to be closed. So, what is the impact of the radiologic technologist shortages on healthcare? This article addresses these shortages, their implications for healthcare, and their effect on technologists.

Radiologic Technologists Shortages: Just How Bad Is It?

By:
Michelle
Burgess
Any industry’s capability to provide services depends on its workers (Fleishon, H., 2022). With the rise of COVID-19, there has been an increased shortage in the workforce, and radiologic technologists in the inpatient/hospital setting and outpatient radiology offices have not been immune to this. There have been staffing issues causing modalities and sites to be closed. So, what is the impact of the radiologic technologist shortages on healthcare? This article addresses these shortages, their implications for healthcare, and their effect on technologists.
Published:
January 10, 2024
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Medical terminology is one factor to consider when determining patients’ health literacy level. Unfortunately, it is often assumed that patients understand the instructions given by healthcare professionals. Patients with little to no medical terminology often have poor health literacy levels. Patients with poor health literacy also typically have poor health outcomes (Graham & Brookey, 2008). Due to the inability to understand medical terminology, patients find it difficult to make necessary decisions regarding their healthcare.

Medical Terminology Knowledge Completing Authorizations

By:
Brooke
Engstrom
Medical terminology is one factor to consider when determining patients’ health literacy level. Unfortunately, it is often assumed that patients understand the instructions given by healthcare professionals. Patients with little to no medical terminology often have poor health literacy levels. Patients with poor health literacy also typically have poor health outcomes (Graham & Brookey, 2008). Due to the inability to understand medical terminology, patients find it difficult to make necessary decisions regarding their healthcare.
Published:
January 10, 2024
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The high volume of patients in ophthalmology practices can lead to missed data by scribes, which can hinder accurate billing and coding. The findings of this literature review support the implementation of dedicated time slots for data entry and review as an effective strategy to improve data collection efficiency in ophthalmology practices. This intervention can enhance scribe satisfaction, reduce coding errors, and ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.

The Power of Automation: Optimizing Workflow and Data Accuracy in Ophthalmology Practices

By:
Naomi
Libera
The high volume of patients in ophthalmology practices can lead to missed data by scribes, which can hinder accurate billing and coding. The findings of this literature review support the implementation of dedicated time slots for data entry and review as an effective strategy to improve data collection efficiency in ophthalmology practices. This intervention can enhance scribe satisfaction, reduce coding errors, and ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.
Published:
January 10, 2024
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Musculoskeletal injury remains one of the top reasons for sonographer pain and early retirement in the field of cardiac ultrasound. Using a sample pool of 21 sonographers, we discovered that pain rates were highest among sonographers who only scanned transthoracic studies, while pain rates were lowest in those trained in multimodality echocardiograms. We also found no differences in pain rates among sonographers between large and smaller facilities, suggesting that the size of the facility matters less than the actual type of scanning done.

Injury Prevalence among Cardiac Sonographers

By:
David
Melchionne
Musculoskeletal injury remains one of the top reasons for sonographer pain and early retirement in the field of cardiac ultrasound. Using a sample pool of 21 sonographers, we discovered that pain rates were highest among sonographers who only scanned transthoracic studies, while pain rates were lowest in those trained in multimodality echocardiograms. We also found no differences in pain rates among sonographers between large and smaller facilities, suggesting that the size of the facility matters less than the actual type of scanning done.
Published:
January 10, 2024
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African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic health conditions due to financial, educational, and other social factors hindering their ability to receive quality healthcare. An exceptionally essential aspect of race is the role it played in the treatment of African Americans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadly, the pandemic delivered an unacceptable reminder that racism lingers within the United States healthcare system.

Covid-19 and Racial Health Disparities in Connecticut

By:
La' Toya
Nunley
African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic health conditions due to financial, educational, and other social factors hindering their ability to receive quality healthcare. An exceptionally essential aspect of race is the role it played in the treatment of African Americans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadly, the pandemic delivered an unacceptable reminder that racism lingers within the United States healthcare system.
Published:
January 10, 2024
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This study aims to investigate and then evaluate the opinion of low-income individuals about the COVID-19 vaccine to improve an educational plan and help all medical staff advise and educate patients on the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. An improved vaccination program may help patients understand the immunization process and the consequences of not getting vaccinated. In addition, this study contributes to patient education and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Access and Confidence of Low-income Patients Within the ABC Medical Practice

By:
Leticia
Rodriguez
This study aims to investigate and then evaluate the opinion of low-income individuals about the COVID-19 vaccine to improve an educational plan and help all medical staff advise and educate patients on the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. An improved vaccination program may help patients understand the immunization process and the consequences of not getting vaccinated. In addition, this study contributes to patient education and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Published:
January 10, 2024
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