I have found that many clients would rather text or email information rather than deal with a portal. By the time they get to me, they are tired of jumping through hoops.

Portability, the “P” in HIPAA seems to be the overlooked part of that regulation that often seems to have made things way more difficult than they should be.

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Hi Jill – Thanks for this question. Technically, we are not governed by HIPAA because we aren’t considered covered entities, but yes, we agree that you should act in accordance with HIPAA protections. On the Umbra Health Advocacy side, we use Healthie as a secure, HIPAA-compliant practice management system. It is great for securely sharing…[Read more]

Hi Jill – when I had my own practice, I had a Google workspace account, which was HIPAA compliant. I signed a Business Associate Agreement with Google to protect PHI and maintain HIPAA compliance. You can read more about that here: https://support.google.com/a/answer/3407054?hl=en

These are very painful – I can’t believe they would suggest nothing for an 86 year old. Ask if they can do a paracervical block, the medicine numbs the area and eases pain.

Thank you all very much for your input!

Hi folks – I’m new to the APHA team, but I encourage you to check out our Member Welcome Sessions! You do not need to be a new member to join and it is a great way to connect with other advocates. You can sign up for this month’s session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduugrD8rH9Zvc-4m2c5WFD2NlsxGkuBI#/registration
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Hello,

There are vaginal numbing gels she may be able to get a prescription for. I had helped someone with a similar situation. We asked again, and he wrote it for something she used before the procedure.

Best Regards,
Jill

Hi Elena, fellow NP here. I am waiting on legal documents and final touches of my website…. along with what feels like a long list of other to dos, then I’ll be open for business. I’d love to talk if you are interested. Email me and we can setup a time. sarah@ascentpatientadvocates.com

Sarah

I am curious about the specialties of the two physicians and what other work up has been done. I would anticipate having intra-abdominal fluid with no other abnormalities on imaging or labs would be uncommon.

Best,
Angie

Hi Nicky,

I too used Care Excellence; it was very helpful. I see that there is now more info available from the PACB including study materials and a practice quiz.

Exam Study Materials

Hope this helps!

Thank you for the feedback Cheryl! I like the idea of the 33% and then 50% with overnight and weekend hours. I really appreciate it. Thank you! Hope business is going well for you.

All points above are valid and should be considered.

If she has fluid buildup it’s likely in the cul de sac and they would use a needle to aspirate some by going through the upper vaginal wall into that area. If they aren’t lucky they may have to approach laparoscopically through the abdominal wall. Might not be worse than an endometrial biopsy,…[Read more]