Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Vinay started with this: Professor Frank Harrell responded As has often been the case, hyperbole limits the value of some of your opinions Vinay. To say that the FDA is a rubber stamp is ludicrous. Sure there are shortcomings as with any organization but sponsors know they can't get approval without a heck of a lot of work. I don’t know. The laxity of the FDA has lately surprised me—especially for devices.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

There are countless reasons why some of us fall into nursing. And when we choose this particular professional journey, all types of motivations keep us in the game. For many of us, a family member who was a nurse inspired us to continue the tradition. For others, it was witnessing the nursing care of a sick or dying loved one that opened our eyes. For still others, nursing seemed like a flexible, well-paying job that could support a family, especially since nurses will always be needed (until th

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Most people over 70 years of age recognize technology’s role in supporting peoples’ health, we learn from a new report on 2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+ from AARP. But adoption and ongoing use of digital innovations among older people will be tempered without attending to four key barriers that carry equal weight in the minds of 50+ consumers: design and user experience, awareness and interest, cost and acquisition, and trust and privacy concerns.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As previously reported in this post , criminal trials premised on upcoding evaluation and management (E/M) service codes are extremely rare. The Justice Department took that rare step in Maryland in connection with a practice in which Dr. Ron Elfenbein, a physician, billed Medicare and private payors a Level 4 E/M for patients receiving COVID-19 tests.

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Performance Health

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Reporting medication errors is crucial for patient safety as it serves as a fundamental mechanism for identifying and rectifying potential threats to patients’ well-being within the healthcare system. Pharmacists play a vital role in preventing and reporting medication errors and ensuring patient safety by identifying and addressing issues before they reach the patient.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

When premed students contact us about guiding them through the medical school application process , many of their questions are related to timing. “When should I …?” is a frequent question starter. Although no one single answer applies to everyone, here are the guidelines we use when advising our medical school clients. When should I apply to medical school?

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