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Preventing Human Errors in Radiology

August 24, 2018

As they say, “to err is human.” Everyone makes mistakes. As medical practitioners, there is more at stake when we err than for the average person. A diagnostic error can delay needed treatment and harm patient outcome. Autopsy studies have…

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Stress About Care Adds to Patients’ Health Concerns

August 17, 2018

As medical practitioners, we feel the stress of the nation’s health care issues every day. Continual paperwork, denial of claims, and ever-changing regulations put non-stop pressure on our offices. But the stress of a fractured health care system is impacting…

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What’s Your Number? New Blood Pressure Guidelines Impact Millions

August 10, 2018

On August 1st, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released updates to their guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of high blood pressure. This is the first change to this guidance in 14 years and…

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Abuse-Deterrent Drugs: Should We Believe the Hype?

August 3, 2018

How can we solve the opiate crisis? If you’re like most practitioners, you have thought about this problem and found very few helpful solutions. As the death toll rises, steps are being taken to prevent future patients from winding up…

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Will New FDA Guidance Really Lower Drug Prices?

July 27, 2018

One of the concerns most often voiced by Americans regarding healthcare is the high cost of prescription drugs. Even with insurance, not all drugs are affordable to every patient, while the same exact medication may be much more accessible to…

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CMS Proposal Aims to Improve Doctor-Patient Relationships

July 20, 2018

In May, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told us that he planned to use his pen to make significant and hopefully positive changes to the healthcare industry in the United States. Staying true to his word, the HHS…

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Remedying the Shortage in Mental Healthcare

July 13, 2018

Over the last decade, the number of individuals struggling with mental health issues has increased, while the number of inpatient beds for mental health patients has continually declined. The journal Psychiatric Services estimated in 2017 that more than 8 million Americans…

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What’s Driving U.S. Healthcare Costs Higher?

July 6, 2018

In 2016, Americans spent an average of about $9,000 per person on healthcare. This figure is almost double what patients in comparable high-income countries such as Canada, Germany, Denmark and Japan spent on healthcare in the same period. According to…

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Florida Supreme Court Deems Caps Unconstitutional

June 22, 2017

The Florida Supreme Court ruled the caps presented to injured patients is unconstitutional. “The caps on noneconomic damages … arbitrarily reduce damage awards for plaintiffs who suffer the most drastic injuries,” the court said. As a result of a challenge…

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Fighting the Opioid Epidemic

June 16, 2017

Approximately 2,600 people have died in 2016 from opioid overdoses, according to Florida Medical Association CEO, Timothy J. Stapleton. Opioids are a severely dangerous addiction that needs to be addressed. The best way to start conquering this issue is to…

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Part 3: Putting Leadership Style Into Action

June 6, 2017

These three educational sessions were designed specifically for you as a practice manager. Upon completion, you will feel empowered to deal with the daily healthcare industry changes coming your way and lead your staff to the next level. This is…

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Part 2: What Actions to Take When You’ve Received a Phishing Email

June 2, 2017

What actions are necessary to take if you receive a phishing email? There are a few tasks you should do when you suspect a phishing email: Do not open any links or attachments Contact the entity via website or publicly…

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David Scott Fine Jewelry
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Curiosity
Danna Gracey
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Hancock Bank
MedPro
Panama City Surgery Center