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This article from Medical Economics provides practical strategies for physicians to prevent malpractice lawsuits. The author emphasizes the importance of safeguards that physicians can engage to keep malpractice suits at bay. Strategies include spending more time with patients, answering their questions, being readily available for follow-up issues, and fostering open and empathetic communication. The article also highlights the significance of comprehensive and accurate documentation, as well as the need for physicians to address patient concerns and complaints effectively. Additionally, the article advises physicians to be mindful of potential risks, keep medical knowledge up to date, and practice within the scope of their expertise. Overall, the article aims to help physicians mitigate malpractice risks and improve patient care. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses research published in the issue of the journal "Science Translational Medicine" which explored Mer tyrosine kinase (MERTK) gene inhibition as an antifibrotic strategy across multiple liver diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and viral hepatitis. The study suggests the potential of MERTK inhibitors as a novel approach for selective regulation of the fibrotic effect of transforming growth factor-ß (TGFß).

The article deals with developments in the treatment of prostate cancer. Topics discussed include treatment for localized prostate cancer such as surgery, radiation therapy and active surveillance, the 15-year outcome results of the ProtecT trial, and nonradiation techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-focused ultrasound, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat metastatic bone cancers and has potential for prostate cancer treatment.

The article informs about the critical role of pharmacists in the personalized treatment of bipolar disorder. Topic include Pharmacists contribute by providing expertise in pharmaceuticals, overseeing medication administration, monitoring patient progress, collaborating with healthcare teams, educating patients about medication adherence and potential side effects, and facilitating adjustments to treatment plans in close coordination with other healthcare professionals.

The article focuses on the impact of childhood air pollution exposure on adult lung health. Topics include the association between early exposure to nitrogen dioxide and adult bronchitic symptoms, the significance of lowering air pollution during childhood, and the potential for future research on age-specific exposure effects on respiratory health.

The article focuses on insomnia's prevalence, impact, and pharmacist's role in addressing sleep disorders through education, lifestyle changes, and medication recommendations. Topics discussed include pharmacists' roles in sleep hygiene education, identifying insomnia triggers, advising on U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medications, and suggesting over-the-counter options such as melatonin or antihistamines for better sleep quality.

The article states that the role of pharmacists in cannabis legalization is an emerging area of need, according to Paul Peak, the Vice president of Clinical Pharmacy at Sedgwick Claims Management Services in Tennessee. It mentions that marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by the federal government, U.S., alongside heroin, LSD, and meth.

The article focuses on the issue of low-value care in oncology which remains a significant problem in cancer care delivery in the U.S. Topics discussed include Choosing Wisely, designed to promote clinician-patient conversations about frequently performed tests and treatments for prostate cancer that might do more harm than good, and the implementation of value-based payment models that incentivized providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

The article discusses how physicians in the U.S. can earn extra income by becoming expert witnesses in legal cases. It explains how physicians, especially in fields like orthopedic surgery and neurology, can supplement their income by offering legal expertise, often working from home and participating in Zoom depositions, while emphasizing the importance of reputation, organization, and legal knowledge for success.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by physicians in the U.S. due to decreasing weekly working hours and increasing burnout, exacerbated by the demands of electronic health records (EHR) and after-hours work. It highlights how the blurring of work-life boundaries, especially post-COVID-19, contributes to stress, fatigue, and a lack of personal time, leading to burnout.

The article discusses how pharmacists can help patients with wellness-related resolutions for 2023. It states that pharmacists can provide lifestyle advice, sell OTC products that promote diet and exercise, and recommend first aid products if injuries occur. According to Joseph Poling, PharmD, pharmacists have good relationships with their patients that help them to find out their healthcare goals and help them to succeed.

The article focuses on physician malpractice insurance rates and how they can vary based on factors like specialty, location, and claims history and rates have been rising in some territories due to increased severity of claims and changes in tort reform. The article also emphasizes the importance of physicians periodically reviewing their malpractice insurance policies, shopping around for better rates, and working with reputable insurance brokers to manage their risk properly.

The article discusses the key role played by pharmacists in the administration of vaccines to prevent pneumonia. Topics include the involvement of pharmacists in pneumonia management over the years according to Doctor of Pharmacy, Ramzan Judge, concerns related to the management of certain type of pneumonia, and the biggest challenge for pharmacists in administering vaccines for prevention and prescribing therapies to treat mild pneumonia.

The article discusses the types of therapeutics being discovered and coming to market are revolutionary with scientific advancement in biosimilars and artificial intelligence. Topics include community pharmacists to stay up to date on the latest and greatest innovations and advancements to continue providing the best care to communities and patients; and interest in elevating the role of community pharmacists, including in the education, advocacy, and delivery of drugs.

The article examines how the evolution of data has changed independent pharmacies. The benefits of using big data and data analytics include easier documentation and better care planning. Data analytics can also improve things for the independent pharmacist in several ways, such as its use within patient engagement programs to help improve medication adherence and outcomes and the use of data insights in all facets of health care to improve quality of care in the industry.

The article discusses research on the challenges of prescribing and treating with isotretinoin and the effectiveness of the iPLEDGE program. The study reviewed nursing communications required for non-isotretinoin medication and isotretinoin within a patient population and workload for administrative staff during isotretinoin and non-isotretinoin treatment. It evaluated coordination of prior authorization process between the pharmacy and insurance firm within the seven-day prescription window.

The article offers information related to the Oncology Care Model (OCM) and its successor program the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in improving the quality and coordination of care for cancer patients. It offers the views of Carole Tremonti, vice president of clinical strategy for Project Ronin on the challenges of all health systems and providers in measuring population-level data.

The article focuses on the legal risks associated with telehealth, which has grown substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include healthcare providers need to navigate through a vast array of regulatory issues in developing and implementing these arrangements; and physician licensure requirements, risk avoidance, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) safeguards that physicians must implement to ensure patient confidentiality.

The article discusses remote patient monitoring (RPM), a form of telehealth that allows patients to use connected sensors to send important data to healthcare providers. Topics include RPM is vital because it allows patients and their families to be active participants in medical care; and how RPM is improving patient communication and care delivery, reducing the number of hospitalizations and emergency department visits, and lowering the total cost of care for patients enrolled with RPM.

The article suggests management strategies to physicians for dealing with difficult or problem employees. These include discussing problems and speaking the truth with a challenging employee, getting employees to improve their job performance, firing employees who are dangerous or specifically act in a way to harm the practice, and avoiding risk of legal issues.

The article presents the discussion on out-of-pocket expenses benefitting many patients with Medicare coverage. Topics include Medicare beneficiaries without Medicare supplemental insurance or coverage from a Medicare Advantage plan; and therapies out of fear of jeopardizing the families' savings and retirement.

The article discusses need for pharmacies to install diverse or alternative revenue opportunities to boost profits. Topics discussed include importance of building a robust and significant clinical services; concept of pharmacists being enabled to provide subcutaneous injections of REGEN-COV; and board-approved protocols that the pharmacy is beginning to delve into to create multiple revenue streams.

In this article, Pharmacists reflect on their takeaways from the experience and how to move forward during COVID-19 vaccine rollout. It mentions views of Ghaidaa Najjar, community pharmacist for Rite Aid on the importance of communication and planning in adapting to the unpredictability a public health crisis. It also mentions views of Mark McCurdy, an independent pharmacist from Mark's Pharmacy on improving efficiency and capacity in the pharmacy during vaccinations.

The article discusses that Covid-19 has spotlighted flaws in how hospitals are financed and the weakness of the public health infrastructure. It mentions about the silver linings of the pandemic have included the expansion and rapid deployment of telehealth. It discusses the increasing the number of telehealth services amid the pandemic.

The article informs about best practices for filling prescriptions for animals, emphasizing the need for proper documentation, individualized medications, and continuing education in veterinary medicine for pharmacy professionals. It highlights the importance of accuracy and knowledge in this specialized field.

The article presents highlights of presentations on strategies for optimizing off-label use of biologics and medications for skin disorders at the 2022 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meetings. Topics discussed include efficacy of dupilamab and apremilast, treatment modalities for high-risk squamous cell carcinoma such as radiation therapy and immunotherapy, and prevention and prophylaxis including nicotinamide and acitretin medication, imaging of lymph node basins and skin examination.

The article discusses the end of 2020, the buzz in pharmacy and the world have the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines. Topics include the views of Calvin Knowlton, former president of the American Pharmacists Association, on trends; and society, via government mandates, has moving the industry to value-based payment versus fee-for-service health care models.

The article explores most physicians spend their sleepless nights worrying about malpractice lawsuits but not medical board complaints. However, a complaint to a medical board is a considerable challenge posing as much risk to a physician's career as a malpractice case. Such a complaint often can be very trying and potentially damaging to one's reputation.

The article offers information on telehealth, and its adoption during the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics include its growth in the pediatrics industry that requires in-person care; its use for virtual medical consultation via various software applications, and tools; and the need of state licensing requirements.

In this article the author talks about the outbreak of the infectious disease has led to an unprecedented drop in the use of healthcare services, and those services generate revenue in the healthcare sector, which largely runs on fee-for-service payment. It mentions the views of Todd Rothenhaus, chief executive officer of Cohealo, a Boston health technology company, on it.

The article focuses on how physicians can ask for a raise effectively. Topics include researching industry standards, preparing evidence of contributions, scheduling a formal meeting, being specific about the desired amount, choosing the right timing, and using negotiation techniques to foster a collaborative atmosphere.

The article focuses on the issue of adherence, access and healthcare inequity related to multicancer early detection (MCED), an emerging set of technologies to detect cancer biomarkers in the blood. It informs that the MCED can help detect more than one type of cancer for early detection and provide a better prognosis or survival rate.

The article offers information on how physicians improve their care relationships, along with managing patients with Type 2 diabetes. It mentions that illness as very treatable and controllable, usually with increased exercise, weight loss and possibly new medications. It discusses that challenges to U.S. health care.

The article states that by educating patients about sun protection and elucidating medication usage, oncology pharmacists are instrumental in the management of skin cancer, mentions that in the United States, skin cancer is a widely diagnosed form of malignancy. It highlights that by staying updated on advancements in skin cancer therapy and collaborating closely with healthcare providers, pharmacists actively contribute to patient care, providing personalized support and care.

The article discusses the differences of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans with traditional Medicare in 2023. Topics covered include MA plans' low or even no premium, added benefits, and one-stop shopping, and its enrollees' experience of more coordinated care, and its association with increased screening rates and limited provider networks for cancer patients, with networks being possibly limited to a metropolitan area. Also noted are MA plans' use of managed care tactics that can delay care.

The article highlights the changing future of Pharmaceutical industry. It mentions about Pharmacy's continuing shift away from solely dispensing medications to providing total care of a patient through drug therapy management and also focuses on the expanding the coverage of healthcare services from pharmacy to incorporating retail healthcare clinics.

The article offers information on the importance of Hepatitis C screening in the U.S. It mentions the Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC) recommends onetime screening for hepatitis C for Baby Boomers and also highlights some routes of transmission include sexual activity, intravenous drug use, mother to child during pregnancy, and a needlestick injury or blood transfusions.

The article offers information on the evolution in healthcare industry and its new skills in the U.S. It mentions the growth of consumerism in healthcare, as consumers are demanding a high-quality care or personalized experience for their health; and also mentions provides using mobile and in-home health services and several macro trends that impacting the healthcare industry.

The article highlights the guidebook that help to reducing hospital readmissions. It mentions the introduction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) in October 2012 that defines as an admission to a participating hospital within 30 days of a discharge from the same or another hospital and also mentions the conditions and procedures that CMS tracks.

The article discusses how pharmacies adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and avoid HIPAA violations. Comment by Yana Paulson from L.A. Care Health Plan on prescription-related mistakes, Jay Hodes from Colington Consulting on implementing policies to safeguard patient information and Matt Fisher from Mirick O'Connell on proper information exchange, are presented.

The article states that the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump has reduced the federal government's role in administering particular individual markets, and has designed an alternative individual health insurance market which is not linked to the U.S. Affordable Care Act. According to David Prescott, assistant professor at Husson University, its dangerous to predict the Act's future.

The article offers information related to innovations in the health care industry. It is noted that innovations need to have strategy in place with new ideas; innovation, equity, and engagement as three core principle values at Harris County Public Health (HCPH); underserved communities for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, to engage high school students in real-world experiences.

The article discusses various ways to deal with ever increasing drug costs. According to Girish Dighe, director of pharmacy, business services, at OhioHealth, there are fundamental problems within the healthcare system that cause complex challenges associated with pricing of drugs. It is noted that U.S. President Donald Trump had taken a major stand against rising drug prices early in his tenure, and since then many leading drug companies are freezing drug costs.

Whether it's COPD, asthma or another respiratory health condition, Wetherell notes that establishing a good rapport with patients and getting to know them helps physicians get the conversation started. MAY MEDICAL ECONOMICS ® Medical Economics.com CHRONIC CONDITIONS Stock.Adobe.com/Aleksandr Ugorenkov Coding and documenting COPD Page 43 Pandemic puts COPD and asthma in spotlight A look at how physicians can help patients manage their respiratory health by Keith Loria B ecause COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma fall into higher-risk categories for getting the disease. [Extracted from the article]

Make a plan to help keep your practice, patients and staff safe. John E. Bertini Jr., M.D., FACS, a urologist at Gulf Coast Urology in Houston, says to assume a physician practice will never endure a disaster is folly. ME0521 029-031 PM-Emergency AccessRPM.indd 30 ME0521 029-031 PM-Emergency AccessRPM.indd 30 4/22/21 12:44 PM 4/22/21 12:44 PM MAY MEDICAL ECONOMICS ® Medical Economics.com MAY MEDICAL ECONOMICS ® Medical Economics.com DISASTER PREPARATION / PRACTICE MANAGEMENT "As things got better, people wanted to know when we were going to reopen", he says. John E. Bertini Jr., M.D., FACS, a urologist at Gulf Coast Urology in Houston, says to assume a physician practice will never endure a disaster is folly. [Extracted from the article]