HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a law that was passed in 1996 offering protection for patient’s medical information. It
Why do we wash our hands? It may seem to be common knowledge to wash your hands. Most children are taught at a young age
Seeing a healthcare provider can be overwhelming, confusing, or intimidating for many people. Without experience in the healthcare field, medical information is new and can
As we explored in the previous blog, The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, also known as the NAHUC plays a large role in the
The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, also known as the NAHUC holds an annual conference to promote the profession of a health unit coordinator.
Earlier this week we looked at what medical billing is and how it is important in the medical system. However, to understand medical billing completely,
The medical field is a complex and large system that includes not only many positions, but also many layers of care and many pieces that
Many of us have been visitors or possibly even a patient at a hospital, at one point in time. A hospital can be a confusing
As we just explored what burnout is and how it can be impacting your well being, here are 5 ways to fight back and stop
First, burnout is a real thing. Burnout is defined in the dictionary as mental or physical collapse caused by overwork or stress. Burnout is a
Earlier this week we explored the role of a Health Unit Coordinator. Here is a closer look at the job requirements and job outlook of
Have you ever wanted a job where your position works to fuel harmony and teamwork? Do you enjoy working with people and communicating to a
There is a recent push in healthcare to transition from a patient mindset to a partner mindset. A patient is someone who is receiving treatment
March 11th through March 17th is 2018‘s Patient Safety Awareness week. This week is dedicated to focusing on improving patient safety and recognizing that we can
In the United States, food allergies have steadily increased among Americans in the past several decades. There is ongoing research being done to figure out
