| Welcome to the 2nd edition of MediConnections. Here in Chicago, we’ve had one of the coldest, snowiest winters in quite some time. But we decided that we couldn’t let the nasty weather bring us down. So, we’re ready to do some spring cleaning—and get a fresh start on some summer fun. Working in the healthcare industry, you probably feel the same way. Day in and day out, you deal with the pressures of this challenging industry. But a fresh start can do wonders for your disposition. So, with this issue, we’re offering some useful ideas on how you can jump-start your spring-cleaning efforts and get back on track by:
And when summer finally gets here: You’ll be ready for some fun in the sun!  
 The "Paper Chase" is a term often associated with lawyers. But doctors and their staff members can relate all too well to the phrase. As a matter of fact, doctors typically are required to find and review multiple pieces of paper such as medical records and referral forms every time they see a patient. Staff members wrestle with even more pulp—as they need to manage an array of incoming and outgoing paper from medical records to insurance documents to school physical forms and the like. 
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By Patrick At Mediconnect, spring-cleaning is more of a mindset than a passing seasonal task. That’s why Belinda and I are forever listening to our customers, studying industry trends, training staff—and generally just fine-tuning all that we do to make sure we bring you the best healthcare communications services possible. |
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 By Belinda
We live in an age of excess. There’s too much paper. Too much food on our plates. Too much information. Too many e-mail messages. Simply put, there’s too much everywhere we turn. Not surprisingly, then, when Patrick and I started talking about spring cleaning a while back, we realized that spring cleaning has taken on a whole new meaning in our modern—yet way less efficient—lives. Spring cleaning now seems to be more about organizing and de-cluttering, instead of the deep cleaning sessions that seemed to be associated with the term in years gone by.
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