Many news outlets have touted the inspiring story of an unlikely friendship between Michigan State University basketball star Adreian Payne and childhood cancer sufferer Lacey Holsworth. Adreian and Lacey met approximately 2 years ago when members of the team went to visit children in a local hospital. At 6 foot, 10 inches, I would imagine Adreian has some big shoes, …
Do You See What I See?
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.–Wil Rogers To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Workplace Wellness- Even More Important for Healthcare Workers
The pressures of working in a healthcare environment can be overwhelming. Too many patients, too little time, too little staff, too much “red tape”, too little reimbursement, too many expenses, too much competition…. A 2013 survey by recruiting firm CareerBuilder estimated that 60% of healthcare workers experience burnout. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Do You See What I See?
Perspective: the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed, as defined by Miriam-Webster. Your medical office, ACU, imaging facility, or hospital looks completely different depending on which side of the counter, clinic room, or exam table you are on. You may think you run a shiny, sparkling, well-oiled healthcare providing machine. Most of you probably do, …
Where There is Smoke, There is Fire: What the Last 50 Years Have Told Us
Recently we reached an important healthcare milestone: the fiftieth anniversary of the first Surgeon General's report on smoking. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Workplace Wellness- Even More Important for Healthcare Workers
The pressures of working in a healthcare environment can be overwhelming. Too many patients, too little time, too little staff, too much “red tape”, too little reimbursement, too many expenses, too much competition…. A 2013 survey by recruiting firm CareerBuilder estimated that 60% of healthcare workers experience burnout. Other alarmingly high rates of “dissatisfaction”: 34% planned to look for a …
Chronic Alcohol Abuse – Don’t Miss the Signs
April might be the month for Alcohol Awareness, but it is important to watch for the signs and symptoms of chronic alcohol abuse during your patient’s visit. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Where There is Smoke, There is Fire: What the Last 50 Years Have Told Us
Recently we reached an important healthcare milestone: the fiftieth anniversary of the first Surgeon General's report on smoking. The current acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak, MD, MPH made an announcement at the White House of new findings enclosed in The Health Consequences of Smoking — 50 Years of Progress. There is both good news and bad news: Since that original …
