By Russ Campbell

Running oncology specialist cancer center is a service provider no doubt, but it should also be kept in mind that the same is a business too which means that one has got to get the billing and coding right in order to be able to charge for all the services rendered so that the center remains profitable and is able to recover the overheads. This is a special area that needs to be managed professionally by those who have the experience in medical billing.

The doctors are not expected to be bothered about the billing system which is not their core area. There are several professional medical billing services providers who can be engaged. They have the required system as well as the experience in being able to manage accurate and speedy billing and collection directly as well as via reimbursements. By engaging them you can be rest assured your center management is in good hands so that you are able to concentrate on your practice.

In fact you can get service providers who have the required expertise and experience in oncology itself so that it makes the job much easier. The best way to go forward would be to invite quotes from various service providers and qualify them.

Having experience in Oncology means that they understands which transactions need to be billed and what kind of expenses are recoverable. Therefore he is in a better position to capture all transactions which are billable.

If you look at the profile of the service providers, they will be those who have managed the oncology department billings in general hospitals as well as special oncology hospitals. Then there will also be those who have manage specialty clinics and smaller oncology centers as well as individual practices.

In fact while you install the equipments and the infrastructure itself, you would need to select the service provider and get them going and be prepared before you start operations. This really is nothing more than a standard procedure, so do not be too alarmed.

It helps to engage a reputed Radiation oncology billing company with a good reference so that your services are managed professionally and the processes are maintained.

These service providers will have the necessary experience in having serviced medical surgical radiation department and also be well versed with customer service and back end accounting procedures. They would be able to deploy experienced team right away.

By Dr. Amit Karkare

INTRODUCTION:

Cancer has reached almost every household in today's era of lack of exercise, healthy food habits, addictions, stress and moral famine. The overall treatment options available in the medical 'market' outside provide pain more than the relief. Various kinds of surgeries, radiations and newer chemotherapy drugs are posing threat to the 'quality of life' of an individual, in their own ways and methods. Apart from the treatment options, the patient is getting bogged down by the battery of investigations and imaging requisitions, often without assessing the case clinically. The pain of cancer has thus extended, from mere physical or emotional sphere, to moral and financial downfall. The patient is getting exhausted and emptied in all sense, and what s/he gets in return? Nothing but a different form of suffering. Is there anything that we as homeopaths can offer?

Most of the patients we meet at our clinics are already in an advanced stage of cancer, or have already undergone a couple of cycles of chemotherapy for the respective malignancy. They pose three significant questions to a homeopath:

1. Do you offer anything for cancer, and if yes, what is its scope?

2. Is it safe to take homeopathy simultaneously with chemotherapy? Won't that affect the efficacy of either of them?

3. Can you prescribe anything on the preventive basis for the patient to avoid the recurrence or to the rest of the family?

We will try to discuss all such issues...

I have heard a lot of claims by the eminent homeopaths of my city to CURE the cancer, but I think let's not cheat patients and homeopathy. I do not doubt the efficacy of homeopathy, but if we make such claims without statistically and objectively proving it, the medical faculty will obviously accuse us for mis-guiding the patients, in turn diluting the faith of the public towards our system.

Apart from its effect against the malignant growth, I have seen homeopathy doing wonders by -

1. Dealing with the mental trauma that the cancer diagnosis causes, with further depression and hopeless mental state.

2. Reducing the side-effects of chemotherapy, especially in cases of CINV (chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting).

3. Relieving the pains in the terminal cancer cases.

Conclusion:

Homeopathy has much to offer in cases of cancer, apart from treating the malignant growth. A patient or his family would often inquire about the role we as homeopaths can play in the overall treatment process; and we need to be clear within ourselves about our scope.

By Lam Bong

One of the scariest epidemics inflicting people around the world today is cancer. It is getting more and more common and scientists predict that it is going to get worse. The British Medical Journal reports that the prevalence of cancer is increasing at an astonishing rate, especially among developed nations like the United States and Britain. Hence, the chance of you getting cancer is very high. Here are 5 simple easy steps designed to stop you from getting cancer!

1. Do not eat food that contains preservatives

Food that contains a lot of preservatives is very carcinogenic when consumed in large amounts. This is because preservatives damages normal functioning cells which causes dysfunction in cell growth and leads to cancer. Hence, to prevent getting cancer, you should buy food that does not contain any preservatives.

2. Eat fresh fruit

Fresh fruit contain many anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants help to stop body tissue damage and promote general healing. Eating lots of fruit will also prevent cells from getting genetically damaged.

3. Drink green tea

Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to prevent chronic diseases. Now, scientific studies have proven that green tea helps you to decrease the chances of getting cancer. Scientists believe green tea reduces cancer because it contains lots of anti-oxidants and enhances the body's immune system. For instance, the Japanese have the lowest risk of any cancers in the world, and it is believed they have the lowest risk of cancer because they consume large amounts of green tea every day.

Therefore it is recommended that you consume green tea at least once a day.

4. Run at least a half an hour every day

To prevent cancer, your body has to be in very top physical condition. One of the best and easiest ways to keep your body in top healthy physical condition is running. When you run, you exercise every part of your body. For instance, when you run, you have to exercise your lungs and heart to pump oxygen and blood to your muscles. Also, when you run, your digestive system is working at its optimum rate. Hence, to make your body strong and efficient, you must exercise and run for at least a half an hour every day.

5. Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday

Your body needs to be constantly hydrated every day. If it your body does not get constantly hydrated, it can cause cell damage and dysfunction. Hence, to prevent this you should keep your body constantly hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day.