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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. However, these admissions come with their own set of difficulties, particularly in the realm of Medicare coverage and reimbursement.

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How medical school fails students

Sensible Medicine

The medical college admission test contains many irrelevant questions that have nothing to do with being a doctor. At the same time, some standardized testing is likely needed as a test of cognitive ability and a prediction of the ability to pass future examinations and complete clerkships.

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Letters of Recommendation Should Not Be a Component in Residency Selection

Sensible Medicine

It was believed that being a doctor meant you had to remember a great number of obscure things, and so we designed tests that heavily weighted memorization. Over time, unsurprisingly, this evolution moved from the admission process to the medical curriculum itself.

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. Think of your documentation as the ironclad defense for your hospital admissions.

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Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]

Accepted Blog

Show Summary Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk ! Show Notes Welcome to the 600th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s free guide, Med School Admissions, What You Need to Know to Get Accepted can tell you exactly what you need to do. Dr. Schmude, welcome back to Admission Straight Talk.

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Medical Assistant Responsibilities at a Cancer Treatment Center

Prism Career Institute

Their role in patient communication is vital to ensuring the patients comfort and follow-through on the doctors instructions, which in turn guarantees better treatment outcomes. This exam will test everything youve learned to determine whether you are prepared to become a medical assistant.

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The MMI: Everything You Need to Know

Accepted Blog

Evaluating your process Your facial expressions, body language, spoken and written communication skills, and ability both to collaborate and to lead will all be evaluated. He legitimately hadn’t realized what he had been unconsciously communicating through his expression. Get ready for your MMIs!