Sentences with phrase «by medical equipment companies»

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German industrial group Siemens expects to update software in some of its medical scanners by the end of the month to deal with vulnerabilities that could, in theory, allow some of this equipment to be hacked, a company spokesman said on Monday.

It will lower costs by cutting multi-payer administrative waste and the monopoly profits of private insurance, drug, medical equipment, and hospital companies.

The office of the shadow housing secretary, Grant Shapp, was part - funded by an estate agent while that of the shadow health secretary, Andrew Lansley, received a donation from a medical equipment company.

The research by Hart and Acs examines companies in a much broader range of science - and technology - based industries that are important to the American economy (and to the employment prospects of scientifically and technically trained people), including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, optical equipment, industrial and agricultural chemicals, guidance and navigation systems, aeronautics and space, testing instruments, and much more.

It is not insurance fraud to sell medical equipment which was paid for by an insurance company.

Small business in the health care sector affected by this rule may include such businesses as: Nonprofit health plans, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs); small businesses providing health coverage; small physician practices; pharmacies; laboratories; durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers; health care clearinghouses; billing companies; and vendors that supply software applications to health care entities.

Medical equipment sales salaries are impressive by any standard, and the job comes with plenty of other perks too, including expense accounts, company cars or car allowances, stock options, and much more.

Position Overview A pharmaceutical packaging technician is hired by medical companies or packaging firms that deal in packing pharmaceutical items, both medicines and equipment.

• Greeted patients as they enter the facility • Took patient information for record purposes • Maintained demographic and insurance information • Verified information by interviewing patients • Reviewed medical history and took vital signs • Educated patients about the facility's policies and medical procedures • Recorded billing information • Managed supplies and equipment • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the patients and the doctors • Liaised with insurance companies • Created and maintained record systems to ensure that patients» information was properly recorded • Manned the telephone exchange, answered telephone calls and provided required information • Registered new patients by assisting them in filling out registration forms and providing them with information on required documents • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring that all equipment and supplied were available and in good working order • Assisted doctors in performing examinations by operating medical equipment and providing them with supplies needed to complete the procedure • Prepared patients for examinations by assisting them in changing into robes and providing them with information on what to expect during the procedure or examination • Created and maintained effective liaison with insurance companies to verify patients» insurance coverage information • Contacted insurance companies to determine the status of submitted claims and follow up on delayed or unpaid claims • Calculated co-pays and provided patients with information on how much coverage their insurance company will provide to them for each procedure • Created and implemented supplies inventory systems and contacted vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies • Provided one on one information of what to expect from a procedure to patients and their families • Administered medication to patients and ensured that medicine refill requests are timely filled • Oversaw the cleanliness, maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment after each procedure • Scheduled patients for appointments and performed follow up duties to ensure that all appointment slots are filled • Handled any cancelled appointment slots by allotting them to patients on the facility waiting lists

• Highly experienced in interviewing patients and families to derive information regarding medical histories and past surgeries • Hands - on experience in determining patients» suitability for required surgical procedures by conferring with medical staff members in details • Demonstrated expertise in deciphering the need for preoperative tests such as MRS and bone scans • Qualified to juggle surgeons» schedules to fit in emergency synergies and procedures • Competent in following up with labs and radiology departments to expedite teat results • Deeply familiar with creating and maintaining effective liaison with insurance companies to obtain coverage and claim information • Proven ability to assist patients in filling out admission and insurance forms, with special focus on accuracy and legibility of information • Track record of effectively and efficiently coordinating post-surgery appointment in a bid to ensure patient health and wellbeing • Deep insight into interacting with patients» physicians and other staff members, both within the facility and at outside clinics to provide accurate, timely and responsive information • Highly skilled in creating consent forms and ensuring that patients and families fill them out and sign them prior to scheduled surgeries • Excellent skills in performing surgery related surgical procedures including answering telephones, maintaining records and accounts and fulfilling equipment requirements • Special talent for handling surgery related payments and insurance processing duties

Also, there are countless office managers, medical office staff, and health care facility assistants, not to mention lawyers, pharmacies, building owners, equipment rental companies, and health insurance companies that also benefit indirectly from the vast services offered by medical coding and billing professionals.