Recent world events have required practicing social distancing to decrease the spread of the coronavirus. This has resulted in many people being unexpectedly thrust into working remotely, and an increased need for healthcare staffing. Healthcare workers are usually on the front lines, but often healthcare management and administrative staff may work remotely. This can result […]
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Succeeding as a Remote Manager
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | 2 March, 2021
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Maintain Healthy Relationships While Commuting
How do you maintain healthy relationships while you commute hundreds or thousands of miles to work? It can be hard enough when you commute 30 or 60 minutes to work, what happens when you leave for a week at a time? You already know it takes a special breed of provider to be a traveling […]
Gail Clifford, MD | 23 February, 2021
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Genius Things to do on Sunday for a Successful Week
Sunday is a different day of the week for most of us as hospitalists, so, to clarify, I’m referring to the day before you start your string of shifts. To have a successful week, think through your goals for each week on Sunday. Get your life in order. If you do it on a weekly […]
Gail Clifford, MD | 16 February, 2021
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5 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Assignment
Times are tough. The Covid-19 pandemic continues and we’re working harder than ever. It’s even strange to see non-Covid patients, but not enough of a relief. So, time off is, perhaps, more important than ever. Getting to the point where you don’t dread your “Sunday,” whatever physical day of the week that is for you, […]
Gail Clifford, MD | 9 February, 2021
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How to Bill Medicare and Medicaid for Physical Therapists
In my blog for January, we took a look at an article on lexology.com, detailing how the Department of Health and Human Services and The Department of Justice have started enforcement on Physical Therapy Providers that bill Medicare and Medicaid. In my blog this month, I wanted to explore ways to address the authors’ key […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 2 February, 2021
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What it Meant to be a Nurse in 2020
2020 was the year medical workers were brought to the forefront of the public eye, proving not for the first time, the crucial role they play in a world-wide health crisis. As a registered nurse and freelance writer, my job was to provide accurate information on issues such as infection control, how to properly wear […]
Risa Kerslake, RN | 26 January, 2021
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How Do I Do My Taxes with the New W-4? An Expert Weighs In!
Recently, the W4 form received an overhaul. The form that you fill out with your employer when you start working, this document determines the rate you will have federal income taxes withheld from your pay – and now, it looks very different from the W4 that we all used for years. We asked Healthcare Tax […]
BHS Team | 19 January, 2021
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Physical Therapists: On HHS and DOJ’s Radar
In this blog I attempt to summarize the recommendations from a recent article found on https://www.lexology.com/. The article highlights enforcement in Physical Therapy. The Department of Health and Human Services and The Department of Justice have started to focus on “lower-cost” services such as PT providers that bill Medicare and Medicaid. A few examples: · […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 5 January, 2021
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Travel Nurses and Allied Health Professionals – Enter our New Year’s Giveaway!
Alright, be honest.. Have you ever headed into a new year saying “New Year, New Me” only to give up on your goal by the end of January? If the answer is “yes”, you’re not alone. Whether your goal is keeping a consistent workout schedule, eating healthier meals, or getting better sleep, it can be […]
BHS Team | 29 December, 2020
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Five Outdoor Activities To Do While On Assignment This Winter
Are you taking an assignment this winter in a northern state? Not sure how to have fun outside in the cold? Well bundle up, get ready for an adventure, and check out the list below for some ideas on how to make the most of your assignment this snow season. Ice skating Ice skating is […]
Emma Thompson | 22 December, 2020
