Claim substantiation in the health care industry

Article Abstract:

Claims made by healthcare advertisers for particular products or services can be verified through testing, surveys and market share data while unproven claims can be checked by government and private agencies. Scientific testing of drugs, services and medical equipment have to meet governmental and industrial approval. Surveys are appropriate when healthcare facilities want to make claims based on people's opinions. Market share data can give proof of company rankings. Meanwhile, leading federal agencies such as the FTC, FCC and Food and Drug Administration can investigate unsubstantiated claims.

Hospital and medical service plans, Health care industry, Advertising, Insurance claims adjustment, Medicare

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Occupational health: offering a spectrum of services

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One of the requisites for an efficient and profitable occupational health program is the provision of comprehensive services ranging from intervention to prevention of work-related injuries and sicknesses. The treatment of an injured employee usually follows three stages - initial injury treatment, short-term and long-term follow-up care. The first stage usually accounts for roughly 2/3 of the occupational health program's revenues. Other income-generating services include physical examination, drug screening, health assessment and employee wellness programs.

Management, Services, Occupational health services

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After the merger: now what?

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The immediate task of a hospital merger's material manager involves the integration of the separate material management departments. Laying down new policies and procedures as well as ensuring their proper implementation are likewise critical. The material manager should also submit detailed reports on the usage patterns of the different departments. Moreover, the merged department should conduct a reassessment of its objectives and address problems such as overstaffing, standardization of supplies and improving purchasing terms.

Hospital materials management

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