The time is right to set up a diagnostic lab in India. Rapid commercialization of the healthcare industry and diagnostics in particular has lead to a massive boom of labs in India. Chains and stand alone diagnostic centers have mushroomed all over the country and an MD in pathology/radiology is more prized than ever. Starting a …
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How are Tablets Changing the Healthcare System?
It is not surprising to be handed an iPad or tablet to fill in your personal information these days when you visit your doctor. In a world where space is short and available easily as megabytes rather than square feet, tablets have revolutionized the way healthcare setups now operate. These nifty devices have multiple functions and …
Starting a career as a medical writer
INTRODUCTION The field of medicine is constantly changing, either through clinical trials, researches or new ideas and thoughts. This needs to be correctly communicated with members of the medical field such as physicians, paramedic staff, healthcare consumers and drug regulators. This is where medical writers come into the picture. Writers with a good knowledge of …
5 Mistakes Your Practice Should Avoid – Inventory
Inventory stands out as one of the most expensive and unwieldy asset in most healthcare organizations. You should ensure proper management of inventory in order to reduce unnecessary healthcare costs while at the same time improving the efficiency of the supply chain. Such a supply chain constitutes consumers and businesses that provide healthcare insurances to employees in …
5 Drugs with High Risk of Complications
Every medicine ingested for treatment of a particular disease comes with side effects. These side effects may be negligible and not quantifiable, to mild or moderate but can also turn serious. Be it an over the counter medication or a prescribed one, both can have side effects. Even after the drug is approved by the FDA, …
Best Practices in Medical Vendor Management
Every business operates with a basic aim i.e. to make profit. For profitable business, steady and dependable vendors are required. The vendors are the closest point of contact to the consumers. A well managed vendor relationship will ensure maximal consumer satisfaction. They form the architecture of sales, once the product is set to be released in the market. Let’s consider …
The Beginner’s Guide to Setting up a Wellness Center
A wellness center is an establishment where healing options are available for both the mind and body. They offer conventional as well as alternative therapies. The most popular alternative therapies are naturopathy, skin care, Ayurvedic massage, spa, gym, fitness center, magneto therapy, colour therapy, acupuncture and other holistic modalities. There is a growing trend for …
Monthly Round-Up: December 2014
December is drawing to a close, and it’s time for our monthly roundup. We’ve been talking about a a wide variety of topics this month that we hope you found interesting and educational. In case you’ve missed out on some them, here’s a list of our most interesting articles. Cost of Running a Dental Clinic in India …
Best Practices for Billing Patients
Billing and collections are a routine part of all medical setups. They are fairly straightforward and cumulatively done on a daily basis at all institutions. However, it can be a daunting task if not approached in an organised and systematic manner. Most physicians have a basic understanding of the procedure of billing, insurance claims and collections. Nowadays, billing a …
5 Mistakes Your Practice Should Avoid – Managing Finances
Being a physician doesn’t immunise one from financial complications. By the time a physician opens his own practice, he already has to deal with the debts for his medical studies. They remain preoccupied with their demanding studies during their educational and training tenure and therefore are sketchy managers of their finances. Therefore, these disadvantages makes …