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A new focus on workplace violence at healthcare settingsPhysicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.
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What to consider if your private practice is an acquisition targetPhysicians need to conduct a careful analysis of multiple factors before considering an acquisition by a health system or other buyer.
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The 3 critical places where patients need support with their medicationsStudies consistently show patients’ health outcomes are connected to their ability to access, afford and adhere to their medications.
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Physicians, don’t lead alone: Teamwork and forward-thinking imperative during pandemicContrary to what some believe, leaders shouldn’t go at crisis management alone
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4 critical student loan concepts to know during tax seasonWhat physicians with student loans need to know.
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Solving physician burnout through patient engagementEngaging with patients to improve their health can help reduce burnout
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COVID-19 and malpractice lawsuits: What the future may holdCOVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.
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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.
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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.
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Immunity to change: Building a healthy paradigm in the health care workplaceHealth care for patients starts with the health of the team.
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Ready or not: 3 big changes coming for primary care physiciansEven before the pandemic, primary care was complicated. Now it’s even more so.
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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.
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Enough with the acronyms – physicians and patients need more honest storiesThrough storytelling we can create empathy and earn trust.
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Get your estate planning done nowThere are plenty of reasons for people to get their estate planning done despite, or even because of, potential future changes from Congress.
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How virtual care benefits both patients and health care providersPatients like convenience and easy access to care, providers see reduction in no-show rate
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Whole-person health is the key to reducing disparities and driving patient trustAs 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.
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Nancy Reau, MD: Challenges of ICD10 Coding on Patients with HEAn expert physician considers the challenges that arise with ICD10 coding in delivering care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy and risk adjustment.
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How can we help patients catch up on preventive care?Doctors need to address patients’ worries about costs
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Advance care directives can prevent wrongful death lawsuitsThere’s a surge in a new type of litigation: “wrongful life” lawsuits. These lawsuits emerge when hospitals and clinicians don’t bother to obtain or choose to ignore a patient’s documented care planning wishes.
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Not screening for anxiety? Costs and solutionsFor most patients, anxiety treatment begins with a visit to their primary care physician.
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How to tell if your practice has been hackedBeing hacked can create havoc in your practice and harm your ability to provide healthcare to your patients.
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How do we address the nation’s mental health crisis?Effective treatment requires coordinating primary, behavioral health care
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Stock market insights for physician investors in 2023At the start of each year, everyone is clamoring to figure out what the next 12 months will be like when it comes to the stock market and investment outlook.
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Lessons Learned from the Universal Health Services Cyber AttackHealthcare providers of all sizes must ensure they are doing their due diligence to protect their networks and their patients.
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5 ways to improve your practice’s digital marketing efforts in 2022The need for a consistent and professional digital marketing strategy is universal.
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Why I love being a primary care physicianWhen I read about the plight of primary care doctors and their widespread dissatisfaction with their profession, I remember Dr. William Vroom.
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Weight Loss and Patient SupportClosing thoughts regarding the increasing burden of overweight and obesity in the United States, and recommendations for supporting patients who are taking a proactive role in managing their weight.
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Integrating mental and behavioral health in specialty careOur health system is too siloed to recognize patient problems that might cross specialties.
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When taxes are too high: Are you maxing out your retirement contributions?Tips for physicians to reduce their tax bill.
