In the healthcare system, diagnostic coding is essential for standardizing the identification of medical conditions, billing purposes, and effective communication among healthcare providers. In Ontario, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) utilizes its own system of diagnostic codes for healthcare services. These codes, however, are often based on or derived…
As a physician in Ontario completing your residency and preparing to launch your own practice, you’re no stranger to the demanding schedules and administrative challenges of modern healthcare. What if there was a way to streamline your workflow, reduce your administrative burden, and give you more time to focus on…
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a pressing question arises: what happens to administrative staff? Specifically, in areas like medical coding and billing, the potential for AI-driven solutions to take over traditional tasks has sparked both concern and curiosity. The Rise of AI in Medical Billing…
Last week, I had an appointment with my GP. Due to a delayed work meeting, I found myself running late. I wanted to inform my family physician's office of my expected 10-15 minute delay. However, reaching out proved to be a cumbersome task. First, I called the Family Health Group…
In any business, effective communication between the customer and service provider is key to success. This is no different in the healthcare field, where seamless communication between physicians and their staff is crucial for ensuring that workflows operate like a well-oiled machine. With the rise of social media, we’ve all…
According to Statista, 86% of Canadian Physicians have adopted the EMR/EHR systems to move away from paper-based charts and manage day-to-day administrative activities. Usage of EMR/EHR has become an indispensable part of any medical practice across Canada. Over the last decade, Canadian Physicians have been busy adapting traditional EMR/EHR, the…
According to Forbes, physicians spend 49.2% of their time on paperwork, including time spent on EHR/EMR systems. In Canada, three key administrative activities consume significant physician-patient time: Medical Transcription/Dictation Billing IT Services Management, including EMR/EHR operations With regulatory mandates requiring detailed record-keeping for every encounter, physicians often work after hours…