Sensible Medicine
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Here is an odd take on a Friday Reflection but hey, it’s the holidays, and I have been on vacation. A few pithy images (if images can be pithy). It is a bit of a reprise from last year but with a bunch of new ones. For those who read from the email, you might not be able to see them all — just view them on the Substack site. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.
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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Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 29, 2023
With January 1 right around the corner, the end of the year is a prime time for many people to start thinking about change. New Year’s resolutions often focus on doing something better, so establishing good financial habits and a reliable budget is a great place to start. Pablo Oliva, a wealth advisor with Northsight Wealth Management, LLC , says if you aren’t happy with the way your finances are going, the new year is a good time to take stock of your spending habits, and also to s
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.
Prism Career Institute
DECEMBER 29, 2023
It’s difficult to discuss the current state of the healthcare industry and not mention the healthcare staffing shortage. Hospitals, urgent care facilities, clinics, and imaging centers throughout the country are experiencing staffing concerns. The shortage has forced patients to endure longer wait times and impacted the overall quality of care provided.
99MGMT
DECEMBER 29, 2023
When you've been with a medical practice for a while, it can be hard to imagine leaving. After all, you've built up a good rapport with your patients. You know the ins and outs of the office, too.
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Healthcare Law Insights blog
DECEMBER 27, 2023
For years, law enforcement has bypassed traditional means of securing evidence by informal requests for documents from witnesses of crimes. At some point, that practice bled over into informal requests for healthcare providers’ documents, including documents reflecting protected health information (PHI). Healthcare providers, for the most part, have complied with these informal requests because, as the logic goes, law enforcement couldn’t possibly prosecute me for complying with law enforcement,
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.
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?
Prism Career Institute
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The medical field is full of opportunities for those with a passion for helping others. Unfortunately, it’s also littered with misconceptions that give people the wrong idea of the industry. Prism Career Institute offers healthcare training programs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that help individuals step into healthcare roles with confidence.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Plaintiffs often disclose medical experts to opine not only as to the diagnosis or prognosis of an injury or medical condition, but also as to whether the defendant’s actions caused plaintiff’s alleged injury/condition. In the usual course of treatment, physicians often focus simply on the diagnosis a patient’s injury/condition, rather than on what caused it.
Practice Builders
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Enter the dynamic field of healthcare, where winds of change will continue to reshape the industry in 2024 and beyond. The consumerization of healthcare assumes a central role as we navigate the currents of a post-pandemic era, enabling people to reimagine their journey toward health. With the use of digital assistants and patient portals, the digital tapestry tells the story of patients taking control and pursuing answers on their own.
Accepted Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Show Summary In this episode of Admission Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham addresses the concerns of medical school applicants who have not yet received interview invitations. She debunks the myth that not receiving an invitation by Thanksgiving means rejection and shares insights from several admissions directors. She offers tips for both current med school applicants and those preparing for a reapplication.
99MGMT
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The Physician Self-Referral Law, also known as Stark Law, bans physicians from referring patients to “designated health services” payable by health coverage programs such as Medicare or Medicaid with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship (unless a rare exception applies).
KevinMD.com
DECEMBER 24, 2023
A recent article in the Macomb Daily reported that a “Shelby Township doctor was convicted last Thursday of all counts for conspiring to distribute more than 300,000 opioid prescription pills valued at over $6 million, following a trial in U.S. District Court in Ann Arbor, according to federal authorities.” This sounds very serious on its Read more… What the media gets wrong when reporting on “overprescribing” originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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.
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
Relias
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Opioid misuse has been an increasing concern in the U.S. over the past two decades, and it is particularly prevalent in American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities. Over the 20-year span from 1999-2019, deaths related to opioid overdose increased rapidly among Indigenous populations, multiplying by more than five times due to increased use of heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol, and in combination with alcohol and other drugs.
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