By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón   In Puerto Rico, the shortage of nurses represents both a challenge and an opportunity to rethink the value of these professionals within the healthcare system. Beyond their caregiving role, nurses are strategic players in prevention, education, and patient coordination. Retaining their talent is not only urgent: it is key to

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by Dr. Eddie Ortiz You can watch the full interview here: Transforming Geriatric Care: A Patient-Centered Approach Based on the 5 M’s   The aging population in Puerto Rico continues to accelerate, presenting an urgent challenge for healthcare professionals: delivering care that is more focused, comprehensive, and aligned with

Salvador F. Rovira Rodríguez, Esq. LLM, CEO of CredeMitia   The implementation of technology in the coordination and management of appointments in healthcare services has revolutionized operational efficiency and the patient experience. Digital advancements enable more agile management, reduce waiting times, and improve accessibility to medical services, optimizing care and available resources. Digital platforms have

By Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interviewed Melissa Hernández   Proper pediatric coding plays a crucial role in children’s healthcare management, benefiting healthcare providers, insurers, and, most importantly, patients. Accurate coding ensures that children receive the right treatment at the right time while facilitating better resource management and more effective communication within the healthcare ecosystem. Proper

Dr. Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres Ph.D   Food insecurity, defined as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, is a growing concern in the United States, particularly among vulnerable populations. The situation is even more alarming in Puerto Rico, where an estimated 40% of residents and 56% of children experience food insecurity—far exceeding

By Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interviewed Dr. Glorymar Santiago   The proper management of controlled substances is essential to prevent abuse, dependency, and the consequences associated with their misuse. In Puerto Rico, the prescription of controlled medications is subject to a series of specific requirements that healthcare professionals must comply with to ensure patient safety

By Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interviewed Lillybeth Rivera García   Telemedicine has emerged as an essential tool for improving access to healthcare, especially in a context where distance and lack of access to traditional health services represent significant barriers. Although in Puerto Rico, telehealth has gained prominence in recent years, becoming an innovative modality for

By Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview done by Dr. Eddie Ortiz You can see the full interview her: What Should Primary Care Physicians Do to Mitigate Chronic Kidney Disease?   What can primary care physicians do to mitigate its impact on the population? At Provider Network Solutions, we join the international community during the month that

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Carlos Orama Digitalization has significantly increased the efficiency of healthcare systems, reducing manual intervention in administrative processes, optimizing treatments, and enabling better resource management. However, it has also heightened the vulnerability to information exposure and the possibility of cyberattacks. Managing sensitive, high-value data, including personal, medical, and financial

By: Vilmar Trinta Negrón | Interview by: Lilybeth Rivera Accurate coding ensures that patients receive the appropriate treatment plans for managing their health conditions, avoids claim denials or reduced payments, and influences the premiums that Medicaid assigns to its members. To achieve proper coding, healthcare providers must document and substantiate each diagnosis following the clinical