Authors


Heather Moore

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The evolving liability landscape and obstetrical care 

Hospital risk leaders are increasingly walking a liability and malpractice claim tightrope.


Gary Warren, MS

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How physicians and other health care practitioners can reduce the financial costs of IV injury

When using intravenous therapies, if you and your staff aren’t paying attention to patient safety, you can be sure medical malpractice attorneys will be.


Christopher Pullins, MD

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Asking clinicians to enhance their medical coding skills, another necessary task

Coding skills do not inherently equate to clinical competence, and vice versa, but both are necessary.


Kim Shapira, MS, RD

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How to guide patients to healthy eating habits

Patients who follow these six rules can lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.


Vishaal Motla

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How advance care planning benefits doctors and patients

Its use leads to better care, lower costs and greater provider satisfaction


Michael Dulin, MD, PhD

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How analytics at the point-of-care can help close SDOH gaps

More medical and SDOH data is available now than ever before to clinicians, health care organizations and payors.


Jonathan Bumgarner, JD

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A new focus on workplace violence at healthcare settings

Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.


Bert Orlov, MBA

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Mastering the private equity deal: a framework for medical practices

Follow these steps to evaluate and conduct a PE transaction


Michael Joyce, CFA, CFP

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What to do when your practice is an acquisition target

Michael Joyce, CFP, CPA, president of Agili, discusses tips for how to approach a potential acquisition of your medical practice from a hospital, private equity firm, or other buyer.


James F. Jordan

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Digital transformation in primary care

Empowering physicians for enhanced patient care and practice efficiency


H. John Beardsley

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The 3 critical places where patients need support with their medications

Studies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.


Christopher O.L.H. Porter

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Physicians, don’t lead alone: Teamwork and forward-thinking imperative during pandemic

Contrary to what some believe, leaders shouldn’t go at crisis management alone


Michael Foley, CFP, CSLP

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4 critical student loan concepts to know during tax season

What physicians with student loans need to know.


Jennifer Meller, MD

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Solving physician burnout through patient engagement

Engaging with patients to improve their health can help reduce burnout


Brian Tierney

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When AI causes a crisis, you need humanity to restore trust

Communication and empathy are keys to overcoming technology-driven disasters


Bruce Shulan

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COVID-19 and malpractice lawsuits: What the future may hold

COVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.


Giuliana Grossi

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Can mindfulness-oriented recovery reduce opioid abuse and pain?

Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement is unlike other mindfulness-based treatments and was found superior to supportive group psychotherapy for treating opioid misuse and pain.


Adam Grossman, MBA

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What do we mean by value-based care?

Consumers and health care providers often define the term differently. But the focus for both groups should be on health maintenance and disease prevention.



Pooja Goel

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Ready or not: 3 big changes coming for primary care physicians

Even before the pandemic, primary care was complicated. Now it’s even more so.


George Kramb

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Will the rise of telehealth continue post-pandemic?

Over the past year, the rise in telehealth services — as well as the continued spread of COVID-19 variants — has left many patients and PCPs wondering as to whether or not these services will continue expanding in the months, or even years, to come.


Emily F. Peters

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Enough with the acronyms – physicians and patients need more honest stories

Through storytelling we can create empathy and earn trust.


Kathleen Cassidy, JD

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Get your estate planning done now

There are plenty of reasons for people to get their estate planning done despite, or even because of, potential future changes from Congress.



Keith Algozzine

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How virtual care benefits both patients and health care providers

Patients like convenience and easy access to care, providers see reduction in no-show rate


Meghan McManama, DNP, DipACLM

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Whole-person health is the key to reducing disparities and driving patient trust

As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term consequences, it is more important than ever for providers to build trust with patients.


Nancy Reau, MD

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Nancy Reau, MD: Challenges of ICD10 Coding on Patients with HE

An expert physician considers the challenges that arise with ICD10 coding in delivering care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy and risk adjustment.


Jay Moore, MD

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Helping patients catch up on cancer screening

Doctors need to address patients’ worries about costs.


Walt Szablowski

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New government requirements will help secure medical devices

Software Bill of Materials required by the FDA will help thwart cybersecurity threats


Hilton M Hudson, MD, FACS

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5 health care industry trends for 2024

Are you ready for what's coming next year?