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Trend: RFID tracking being adopted more frequently
It started with RFID chips on infants to prevent kidnappings. Now electronic identification is progressing in many hospitals to include equipment, staff, and even patients. Some people fear that this... Read more...
MGMA 2008: MGMA backs standardized patient insurance ID
Right now, virtually every medical practice goes through the time-honored procedure of copying a patient's plastic insurance ID card, collecting their co-payment and submitting a claim for... Read more...
