SPOTLIGHT -
March 29th 2023
‘Modern gangsters’ use ‘strong arm tactics’ that hurt patients and pharmacies, lawsuit says.
The pros and cons of popular diet plans.
March 22nd 2023
Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.
March 20th 2023
Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.
March 17th 2023
HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.
COVID-19 and the future of evidence-based medicine
The pandemic has underscored the need for speedy access to reliable, effective clinical guidance
How can technology help solve the opioid epidemic and the associated mental health issues?
Only a co-operative effort between many areas of society can make a difference, but technology still has an important role to play.
What can primary care doctors do to help reduce opioid addiction during COVID?
Their position on the frontlines gives them a unique perspective and a unique role to make a difference.
Have doctors inadvertently contributed to the opioid problem during COVID?
The pandemic has disrupted access to behavioral health for some, but boosted it for others.
Is COVID causing more relapses of opioid addicts because of mental health issues?
More people are suffering and seeking treatment than before the pandemic.
What effect has COVID had on the opioid problem in this country?
The opioid problem may have fallen out of the headlines, but the data shows a lot of bad news.
Greater social support linked to lower diabetes distress, study says
A perceived lack of support from family and friends can affect a patient’s ability to manage type 2 diabetes.
Won’t you be my neighbor: How lifestyle change programs for diabetes prevention evolved during COVID-19
For people addressing prediabetes, a move to virtual coaching hasn’t eclipsed the powerful pull of community-based programs.
The latest on diabetes management: Treatment plans, therapies, tech and more
The latest on managing diabetes with Marie E. McDonnell, MD
Benefits to remote patient monitoring
With forethought and the right technology on board, remote patient monitoring can be a good complement to telehealth, allowing physicians to receive data about their patients’ in real time.
Coding case study: COPD
This scenario involves a patient presenting with symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); see if you can choose the correct codes.
Upcoming free webinar turns focus to long-term COVID-19 effects
The MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition will discuss the pandemic’s clinical impact and mental health effects.
How to manage COPD patients during COVID-19
The best practices for treating COPD, particularly in light of the changing restrictions imposed by COVID-19
How COVID has affected the opioid crisis
The opioid epidemic may have disappeared from the headlines, but the problem is still here.
Coding scenario: Type 2 diabetes
See if you can choose the correct codes.
Why direct payment works better than fee-for-service in primary care practices
Joseph Scherger, MD, explains why
Body fat’s role in disease
Body fat in the gut is a driver of numerous chronic diseases
The sub-culture of healthy diets
Joseph Scherger, M.D., is fighting back against the unhealthy Western diet and lifestyle
How we can change our approach to treating chronic diseases
Diet changes could improve chronic disease
The effect of wheat on diet and health
The role of grain in chronic disease
The COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes the need to manage patient obesity
The COVID-19 pandemic has put obesity in the spotlight, illustrating the need to focus on screening and treating it more aggressively than before
Study: Patient location affects risk of chronic conditions
Researchers at Mount Sinai have found a connection between where a person lives and their likelihood of developing chronic conditions.
The physiology of obesity
What are the implications for primary care?
Coding case study: Dementia
Are you missing out on revenue because of improper coding?
Americans pay much more for insulin than patients in other countries, study finds
A study found insulin costs in the U.S. are higher than in 32 comparison countries.
2020 Overcoming Obesity Virtual Conference: Managing Obesity Across the Patient Lifespan
OMA’s fall virtual conference begins Oct. 7 and ends Oct. 11
Funding community efforts to address social determinants of health
Now, more than ever, health care organizations need to develop sustainable partnerships within their communities
Health Education Week 2020: Opportunities and Advancements in Obesity Medicine
The week is an opportunity for physicians to empower themselves to meet the challenges of treating obesity
Address social determinants improve patient outcomes
There is a growing recognition in health care that many chronic conditions can be improved by addressing social determinants of health first.
Social determinants: COVID-19 reveals societal gaps in care
COVID-19 is shining the light on where the gaps and weaknesses in society exist, including social determinants of health.