What do Gene Autry’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and FDLI have in common? Both are celebrating their 75th anniversaries in 2024. While “The Singing Cowboy” Gene Autry was busy in Los Angeles recording Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) founders were hard at work in Washington...
The 5 members of the hospital management team sat somewhat nervously around the conference room table. They had done their homework, gathered their metrics, and printed their reports. This was the first “official” meeting with their new boss and they wanted to start off on the right foot. The new...
Guest Blog by: Dr. Seth Gibree, Senior Director of Clinical Advocacy of Heartland Dental, Christopher J. Hedinger, Strategic Accounts Director, Imaging for Planet DDS, and Sayeed Yaqubi, Product Manager for Planet DDS The pervasiveness of artificial intelligence has profoundly changed our daily lives. AI’s ubiquitous influence is unmistakable, from smart...
In trendy aggressive international, dentists face a unique mission. Not only do they need to make certain top-notch dental care, but additionally they want to correctly sell their offerings to attract and hold sufferers. Advertising plays a pivotal function in reaching this, and in this newsletter, we’ll delve into the...
Before the application: Well-being Tip: Help your child take care of their mental health by teaching them stress relief skills that they can use throughout the whole medical school application process. More Info: For example, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, listening to relaxing music, have all been shown to reduce stress...
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is significantly metabolized by CYP3A4. This liver enzyme is significantly inhibited by...
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern dentistry, the introduction of dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) machines marks a revolutionary leap. These advanced imaging systems have ushered in a new era, transcending the limitations of traditional two-dimensional radiography and opening up a world of three-dimensional diagnostic possibilities. Today, dental...
by Gregg Anthony Masters, MPH Some of you may have heard about the whining by UnitedHealthcare’s leadership on a recent earnings call which included the required ‘management’s discussion or operating results and market conditions’ analysis. A BIG WHAAAA! Overfunded since inception and having perfected the art of ‘upcoding‘ (i.e,, severity...
Attracting pharmacists to rural or underserved areas is a crucial step in addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring that all communities have access to essential pharmacy services. Employing innovative strategies can help make these areas more appealing to pharmacists, encouraging them to contribute to the health and well-being of underserved populations....
During the month of September we celebrate many special occasions such as the National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 4-10) and International Chocolate Day (Sept 13). We also celebrate Dental Infection Control Awareness Month throughout September. This year’s #DICAM22 theme is “Staying in...