More than 40 registrants — primarily hospitals and pharmacies — have paid significant civil penalties of up to $5,000,000 to settle allegations they failed to report controlled substance thefts or significant losses to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The risks to hospitals and pharmacies are multi-faceted and growing. Non-compliant facilities...
I just returned from a trip to Poland to visit family with my five year old son, and I am reflecting so much on how far I have come in my health! The last time I visited my family in Poland was in 2014. I was newly in remission from...
The top two most cited reasons dental practice appointment schedules aren’t at 100% is because of last-minute patient cancellations and no-shows. The American Dental Association (ADA), in its Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Main Report July 2023, underscored that a sizeable portion of these patients either fail to...
Would you rather be a tree or a flower? If you had one last day on earth, what would you eat and why? Why would I get asked these kinds of questions? Asking weird medical school interview questions is a common technique that interviewers use to get a better idea of...
In the realm of talent acquisition, the pivotal role of the interviewing process in selecting the right candidates cannot be overstated. After all, it is during these crucial interactions that potential employees showcase their skills, experience, and cultural fit. However, as acclaimed author and business leader Stephen Covey once wisely...
Oral thrush, medically known as candidiasis, is a common oral health issue that many individuals encounter at least once in their lifetime. Caused by the fungus Candida albicans, this condition manifests as creamy white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, and sometimes on the roof of the mouth, tonsils, and...
by Gregg A. Masters, MPH Article discovered via the a ‘501 (c) 6 non-profit organization that allows Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to work together to increase quality of care, lower costs and improve the health of their communities’ . NAACOs et al weigh in on the Value in Health Care...
Failure to thrive in the elderly is a common syndrome I have encountered in my work as a clinical pharmacist working with geriatric patients. The National Institute of Aging describes failure to thrive (FTT) as a “syndrome of weight loss, decreased appetite and poor nutrition, and inactivity, often accompanied by...
A big part of being a great provider to your patients is arriving to the clinic prepared. My clinic bag has all the things I need to ensure a successful appointment. My bag is a new addition to my clinic essentials, and it has made a world of a difference....