Medical Practice Management

From my experience as a clinical evaluation specialist working closely with quality engineers and regulatory affairs experts, I see firsthand the incredible pressure they endure to meet MDR requirements. Creating a clinical strategy and clinical evaluation that's efficient, direct, and startup-friendly is always my goal. But the weight of compliance is real. Patient safety and device performance, aligned with intended use, are the pillars of medical device success. Yet many founders underestimate the sheer scope of regulatory and quality work, seeing it as a burden rather than a crucial safeguard. My advice to CEOs and management teams: 1️) Set clear, achievable goals for your Quality and Regulatory Affairs (QARA) leaders. 2️) Understand the value they bring, not just in securing compliance, but in preventing costly errors and ensuring your device performs as promised. 3️) Listen actively to your quality and regulatory experts instead of imposing unrealistic demands. Yes, MDR has added complexity for startups, but regulatory standards worldwide are mandatory for a reason. Quality is not your enemy, it's your ally in saving lives and protecting your company from risk. And remember: no revenue without regulatory approval! PS: If you're working in Quality and Regulatory Affairs, share this with your peers to make your voice heard. ✌️ Peace, Hatem Rabeh Clinical Evaluation Expert for Medical Devices Follow me for more insights and practical advice! #clinicalevaluation #medicaldeviceregulation #CER #CEP #QARA

10 tactics to control costs A guide which provides you the tools for cost reduction When I was head of finance, we were facing a challenge: → How to reduce our hourly rate to stay competitive This became my number one priority to help the business And we succeeded to decrease our hourly rate by 3% while inflation was up! Today I am sharing the tactics to reduce costs: 1. Budgeting and Forecasting: • Importance: Plan and estimate costs, revenue, and expenses. This is where you can get your team to commit on cost reduction. • Focus: Use accurate data and update budgets regularly. 2. Variance Analysis: • Importance: Compare actual performance with budgets to identify deviations. If you found a variation, there is a big chance that you have a topic to explore to reduce costs. • Focus: Investigate significant variances for improved accuracy. 3. Cost Allocation: • Importance: Distribute indirect costs for accurate pricing and control. • Focus: Maintain fair and updated allocation methods. 4. Activity-Based Costing: • Importance: Assign costs to specific activities for better resource allocation. • Focus: Identify and measure cost-driving activities accurately. 5. Zero-Based Budgeting: • Importance: Justify every expense to optimize resource allocation. • Focus: Balance rigor with operational continuity. 6. Cost-Benefit Analysis: • Importance: Compare project costs with expected benefits. • Focus: Consider tangible and intangible factors. 7. Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis: • Importance: Understand how sales, costs, and pricing impact profitability. • Focus: Validate fixed and variable cost assumptions. 8. Inventory Management: • Importance: Optimize inventory levels to reduce costs. • Focus: Use EOQ and JIT techniques for efficiency. 9. Vendor Management: • Importance: Evaluate and maintain supplier relationships. • Focus: Assess performance and diversify suppliers. 10. Procurement Management: • Importance: Acquire goods at the best cost with quality. • Focus: Establish clear procurement processes and collaboration. 👉 What is your favorite method to find cost reductions?

Empathy-powered. Digitally enabled. Patient connected In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, connected care isn’t just about tech—it’s about enhancing human connection at every touchpoint. Key insights from Deloitte ’s 2025 Global Health Care Executive Outlook show how we can harmonize digital transformation with the human-centric care our patients deserve: 1. Prioritize integrated digital platforms • ~70% of global C‑suite leaders are investing in digital tools and services to enable seamless patient journeys . • This connectivity supports continuous care—whether in-hospital, remote, or at home. 2. Modernize core systems while keeping the human anchor • 60% are upgrading EMRs and ERP systems . • When clinicians can access integrated data swiftly, they spend less time documenting and more time connecting with patients. 3. Embed empathy into every digital interaction • Cybersecurity (78% prioritize) builds trust—patients feel cared for when their data is protected . • A secure, respectful environment is the foundation for truly human-centered care. 4. Enhance clinician well-being to improve connectedness • 80% of leaders recognize workforce strain; digital tools can reduce burnout and foster deeper patient engagement . • When staff feel supported, they show up both professionally and emotionally. 5. Expand virtual and hybrid care with a personal touch • 65% of consumers find virtual care more convenient —but scaling it successfully means integrating empathy and follow-up. • Reimagining care pathways ensures consistent human connection, whether digital or face-to-face. ⸻ 🎯 Managing connected care with humanity means: • Leveraging interoperable systems that share real-time insights across care teams. • Training clinicians in digital empathy—listening through the screen, addressing emotional cues. • Designing secure, intuitive platforms that empower patients without overwhelming them. • Supporting staff with AI-driven admin relief, enabling them to focus on people. • Creating holistic care pathways that blend telehealth, in-clinic, and home-based services under one cohesive plan. By weaving technology into our care systems thoughtfully, we can create a healthcare experience that’s efficient, personalized, and emotionally resonant. Looking forward to your thoughts: how is your organization balancing connectivity with compassion? Sara Siegel Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/etDPEc3a #connectedcare

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀! QuickReply.ai moved PHI Skin, Hair & Body Aesthetic Clinic's entire consultation booking workflow to WhatsApp. No more “Press 1 to book a consultation.” No more “Press 2 for treatment fees.” No more bouncing between IVR menus and call queues. Here’s what happens now, step by step, all over WhatsApp: 1. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 like “𝘏𝘪, 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘶𝘱.” No app downloads. No forms. No navigating a website. 2. 𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆: Not with a generic greeting, but with a menu of choices, offering the full range of services. 3. 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 pulled live from the clinic’s backend systems. 4. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁, and it’s locked in. Behind the scenes, it’s updated in the clinic’s system. 5. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 closer to the appointment. Every part of the exchange happens inside one conversation thread. It’s structured. It’s fast. And it’s traceable. A test demo of how this workflow runs in real time 👇

The recent executive orders have far-reaching negative implications for healthcare in the U.S., impacting access to care, scientific research, public health communication, and the healthcare workforce. These changes affect every single person in this country, jeopardizing healthcare quality, equity, and progress. Key Concerns: 1. Reduced Access to Care: - Hiring freezes at federal health agencies, including the VA, have led to job losses for newly hired healthcare providers, limiting access to essential services, particularly for veterans. -Hiring freeze affects federally funded health programs, like community health initiatives, rural healthcare services, and public health response teams. This limits the ability to respond to health emergencies, provide preventive care, address public health crises such as infectious disease outbreaks. - The rollback of drug pricing initiatives is expected to increase medication costs, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and those on Medicare and Medicaid. 2. Threats to Research and Innovation: - Funding freezes for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) jeopardize critical research initiatives, delaying progress in cancer treatment, chronic disease management, and public health solutions. - Researchers face uncertainty, hindering groundbreaking work that could lead to new treatments and therapies. These cuts weaken the U.S.’s position as a global leader in medical research and reduce opportunities for early-career scientists, particularly women and minorities, who are already underrepresented in research leadership. 3. Public Health Communication Disruptions: - Restrictions on agencies like the CDC and FDA limit the dissemination of vital health information, leading to misinformation and public confusion. Without timely updates on disease outbreaks, food recalls, and health policies, communities may face increased health risks. 4. Global Health Challenges: - Withdrawal from the WHO undermines U.S. participation in global health initiatives, delaying responses to pandemics and limiting international collaboration on pressing health issues. 5. Worsening Health Disparities: Low-income and minority communities will bear the brunt of these policies, with reduced access to preventive care, screenings, and treatment options, further exacerbating existing health inequities. 6. Erosion of Trust in Healthcare Institutions: - Regulatory rollbacks and suppression of scientific information may reduce public confidence in healthcare institutions, leading to lower compliance with critical health initiatives such as vaccinations and cancer screenings. These policy shifts are threatening the health of millions, slowing medical progress, and creating long-term challenges for healthcare systems and communities across the country. Now more than ever, it is crucial to advocate for policies that prioritize accessible, affordable, and evidence-based healthcare for all.

International Medical Laboratory Technologists/ Scientists Certification and Licensing and their requirements: 1. United States Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) Certification Bodies: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology): MLS(ASCP) is the most recognized certification. AMT (American Medical Technologists): MT(AMT) is another option. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field. Completion of an accredited MLS program. Passing the certification exam. Some states require state licensure (e.g., California, New York). 2. Canada Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Certification Body: Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Canadian MLT program (or recognized international equivalent). Passing the CSMLS certification exam. Provincial regulation exists in most provinces (e.g., CMLTO in Ontario). 3. United Kingdom Title: Biomedical Scientist Certification Body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Requirements: Honours degree in biomedical science (IBMS-accredited). Completion of a Registration Training Portfolio. Registration with HCPC is mandatory to practice. 4. Australia Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Body: Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (AIMS-accredited). Overseas qualifications require assessment by AIMS. No national licensing body, but AIMS certification is often required by employers. 5. Germany Title: Medizinisch-Technischer Laboratoriumsassistent (MTLA) Certification/Regulation: Regulated profession; training must meet federal standards. Three-year vocational training followed by state examination. International professionals may need to go through recognition process (Anerkennung). 6. Switzerland Title: Biomedical Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) Certification: Requires completion of a Federal Diploma (Fachausweis). International applicants must go through Swiss Red Cross (SRC) for diploma recognition. 7. Nordic Countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) Title: Bioingeniør (Norway), Biomedicinsk analytiker (Sweden) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory science. Must apply for a license from the national health authority (e.g., Helsemyndighetene in Norway). Degrees from non-EU countries undergo rigorous recognition processes. #MedicalLaboratory #LabTechnologist #LabScientist #healthcareprofessionals #CSMLS #ASCPi #HCPC #AIMS #MTLA #SwissRedCross #SwedenHealthcare #ASCP #MedicalLabScience #ClinicalLaboratory #LaboratoryScience #LabProfessionals #InternationalCertification

What happens to hospitals when millions lose Medicaid coverage? The financial fallout is already beginning. --- As federal work requirements for #Medicaid expansion populations move toward implementation, most headlines focus on potential coverage losses. A new analysis highlights another angle: The financial impact on hospitals. --- If work requirements are fully implemented in all expansion states by 2027, the analysis estimates #hospitals could see their operating margins drop by 11.7% - 13.3% on average. For safety-net hospitals, the financial hit could be 25.9% - 29.6%. Rural safety-net hospitals (already under strain even without work requirements) are especially vulnerable since many already have negative margins. --- According to the analysis, 5.1-5.8 million people are expected to become uninsured, increasing uncompensated care by up to $8 billion. Many more will also be shifted to commercial coverage. Safety-net hospitals could lose up to $2.8 billion in net operating income. Reduced revenues and higher costs may force hospitals to cut services or staff, impacting access to care for entire communities, not just Medicaid enrollees. The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion helped stabilize hospital finances. The Medicaid work requirements #policy could reverse that progress in many states, particularly where hospitals rely heavily on Medicaid revenue. --- Many states are already deep in the weeds of implementing these work requirements to make them minimally burdensome while still meeting the policy mandates. How will health systems adapt to the financial repercussions? Some have already given up and plan to close... No matter what your opinion is on work requirements, it’s already impacting hospitals.

Medical billing teams keep asking me the same question: "How do we actually implement AI without disrupting everything?" After watching dozens of health systems navigate this transition, here's what separates the wins from the expensive mistakes: Start where the pain screams loudest. For most organizations, that's prior auth verification. One ASC I worked with had staff spending 45 minutes per auth, calling payers, waiting on hold. They deployed AI for real-time PA checks. Time dropped to 2 minutes. No new hires needed. The math on denial prevention beats everything else: - Average claim denial costs $48 to work - AI-powered upfront checking costs $3 - 63% of denials are preventable - ROI hits in the first billing cycle But here's what most vendors won't tell you: AI without clean data is just expensive guessing. Your chargemaster needs to be current. Your payer rules need weekly updates. Your workflows need to actually capture what physicians do. Smart implementations follow this pattern: 1. Pick one high-volume, high-denial service line 2. Deploy AI for prior auth checking only 3. Measure denial rates weekly 4. Expand once you prove the model Your billing team already knows where the problems are. Give them AI tools that solve those specific problems. Everything else is just expensive noise. If you're trying to adopt AI in your medical billing, let's chat.

Ongoing conversations surrounding changes to Medicaid have become increasingly relevant following the passage of the budget reconciliation bill by the House of Representatives last month. Major concerns are being raised about potential cuts and their impact on healthcare access for millions of Americans.     As a vital program that provides health coverage for low-income individuals and families, Medicaid serves as more than just a budget line item; it is a crucial pillar that supports health equity across the nation. According to Healthcare Dive, nearly 11 million Americans could lose coverage by 2034 due to changes including:    📍Work requirements mandating able bodied individuals complete at least 80 hours monthly of employment, volunteer service or educational activities  📝 Enhanced edibility verification with more frequent review periods  New cost-sharing provision that apply specifically to higher-income beneficiaries for certain services   📚 Beneficiaries who are automatically reenrolled in exchange plans will no longer be able to claim subsidies.     Cuts to coverage not only impact enrollees, but providers as well. Many healthcare providers, particularly in rural areas with limited care options, serve a significant number of Medicaid patients. Without those patients, offices and hospitals could be left vulnerable to revenue reductions, forcing them to cut services, reduce staff, or even close their doors. This highlights the critical role Medicaid plays in safeguarding health for vulnerable populations while illuminating the potential fallout for healthcare providers who rely on Medicaid for patient care and revenue.    With more than 70% of Americans worried these cuts will affect their coverage it is urgent to consider the broader implications of these proposed changes, impacting not only beneficiaries but also the healthcare system. Advocating for policies that protect and strengthen Medicaid is critical during this time. By continuing conversations about these challenges, we can work towards a future where everyone has fair access to the medical care they need. Let’s continue this dialogue exploring innovative solutions that can uphold the integrity of Medicaid, ensuring it remains a source of support for those who rely on it.

Hospitals are losing money on inventory management! Every decision counts—especially when it comes to managing resources effectively. Hospitals are sitting on billions of dollars in unused, obsolete inventory—equipment and supplies that expire before they’re ever used. As budgets get tighter and patient needs grow, this waste has become an urgent problem. The real challenge? Rethinking how inventory is managed, valued, and ultimately, reallocated. It begins with understanding the data. By analyzing inventory turnover rates and shelf life, hospitals can identify which supplies are underused or at risk of becoming obsolete. Armed with this insight, they can shift strategy to move items where they’re needed most, or liquidate responsibly. Case in point: a hospital that traditionally held a surplus of supplies saw an opportunity to adapt. By auditing its inventory and reallocating unused resources, it saved millions that were reinvested directly into patient care. Here's how this approach is transforming healthcare supply chains: 1) Improved forecasting: Predicting usage trends allows for smarter purchasing decisions. 2) Redistribution: Moving supplies to departments in need prevents items from going to waste. 3) Liquidation strategy: Reselling or donating obsolete inventory reduces loss and strengthens community partnerships. 4) Financial impact: Lower storage costs and better cash flow mean more resources for patient-focused initiatives. The outcome? A streamlined supply chain where every resource is maximized. In healthcare, innovation doesn’t always come from new treatments—it can also come from fresh perspectives on how we manage resources. When we see beyond traditional boundaries, we unlock new ways to impact both patient care and the bottom line. Isn’t it time to take a closer look at what’s on the shelves?