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5 Benefits to a Career as a Pharmacy Technician
Are you looking for a job in the healthcare field that doesn’t require many years of training? Would you like to take on administrative responsibilities as well as customer service duties? Do you enjoy working directly with people? If you answered yes to these questions, a career as a pharmacy technician might be right for…
Read MoreHow Digital Pharmacies Will Change the Industry
As consumers become more accustomed to purchasing nearly everything they need online, it’s no surprise that the pharmacy industry is following suit. Digital-only pharmacies have been on the rise for years with new businesses trying to set up shop and capture market share. At the same time, traditional pharmacies are working to digitize their operations,…
Read MoreHow to Become A Pharmacy Technician
If you’re interested in starting a career in healthcare sooner rather than later, consider becoming a pharmacy technician. While some medical roles require more than a decade of training, a pharmacy technician position requires just a few months to a few years’ preparation. In fact, depending on your particular state’s regulations, you may be qualified…
Read MoreSupporting Providers in the Age of Telehealth
It’s a Matter of Experience Before the age of COVID-19, telehealth technologies were sparsely used and akin to “another cool development” for most healthcare providers. Lovers of technology may have been fascinated with the potential of telehealth while old-schoolers preferred to keep things just the way they’ve worked for years. Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies…
Read More12 Keys to Finding the Best Physical Therapist Insurance
If you run a physical therapy practice, you need good physical therapist insurance to make sure that both you and your team are always covered. It can be tricky to navigate the world of selecting the best insurance, but fortunately, there are a few key tips and tricks that will help you to rest easier…
Read MoreWhen Are Lab Technicians Liable? Five Reasons to Carry Professional Liability Insurance
When most people think of medical malpractice, they don’t think of lab technicians. Unfortunately, as more lab tests become available to diagnose medical conditions, laboratory technicians have an increased risk of getting sued if they make a mistake that leads to patient harm. Moreover, if a patient sues for malpractice, they usually include everyone involved…
Read MoreWhy COVID Testing Labs Should Carry General Liability Insurance
The first pandemic in over 100 years has held America in its crushing grip for over a year now. Social distancing, face masks, and contact-free everything is now the norm. Since the start of COVID-19, the demand for competent and accurate COVID testing labs has grown exponentially. That increased demand has created a niche area…
Read MoreDo Occupational Therapists Need Malpractice Insurance?
When you think about malpractice insurance, you probably conjure up images of doctors harming patients who wouldn’t dream of practicing without it. You may not think that occupational therapists (OTs), and other types of medical providers need malpractice insurance because you don’t hear about lawsuits against that profession very often. However, professional liability insurance is…
Read MoreCan Lab Technicians Be Sued for Malpractice?
When you make the decision to pursue a career as a lab technician, malpractice insurance is probably not at the top of the list of requirements you’ll have to meet to fulfill your dream. However, lab technicians can be sued for malpractice, so it’s important to protect your career by purchasing professional liability insurance (also…
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