by Gregg A. Masters, MPH and Fred Goldstein, MS* In the still unfolding operating ‘new normal‘ wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic the path forward presents perhaps the career challenge of a lifetime to both seasoned and emerging U.S. healthcare leadership. No doubt, in health system c-suites across the nation the...
The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization has released an updated April 2024 clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The new 2024 KDIGO guidelines include 6 chapters dedicated to the evaluation of CKD, risk assessment in people with CKD, management to delay...
DSX (Dental Solutions and Technology) Divisional Commercial Sales Manager- West Coast Nick has been with DENTALEZ since spring of 2021, this year leading the way with our new DSX sales force. He’s known for his enthusiasm, excitement and most importantly, his motivational skills – in his role as sales manager,...
This past weekend I attended the Duke Advanced Vitreous Surgery Course in beautiful North Carolina. What a fun weekend to reconnect with other retina fellows from around the country and learn from an impressive array of retina faculty. The meeting was a busy two-day collection of presentations and expert panels...
Telemedicine is helping to transform healthcare, providing pharmacists with new opportunities and challenges. As healthcare delivery evolves, pharmacists are finding unique roles within telemedicine, offering both convenience and challenges. Opportunities: Expanded Patient Reach Telemedicine allows pharmacists to reach a broader patient base, overcoming geographical barriers. They can provide medication consultations,...
No one wants to think about data breaches, natural disasters, or human error that could shut down your dental practice, but part of being a business owner is making sure you have an emergency action plan that will allow you to address the problem and restore operations quickly and efficiently. ...
FlexMed Essay Prompts (2023 Application Cycle) 1) Please describe something in your life that has given you a great sense of personal, academic, or professional accomplishment. (300 words) 2) Please describe something in your life that has given you a great sense of personal, academic, or professional disappointment. (300 words)...
There is a saying that I’m sure you’ve heard many times: “You are what you eat.” And while that’s very true, I also like for people to remember: “You are what your body can digest, absorb and eliminate.” However, many people with Hashimoto’s may have issues related to these processes....
The advent of precision milling and CAD/CAM technologies has been nothing short of transformative for the field of dentistry, particularly in the realm of dental restorations. This evolution marks a pivotal shift from traditional, manually intensive techniques to highly accurate, efficient, and digitalized processes. Here’s how these innovations are reshaping...
Report Shows Dispute Resolution Process in No Surprises Act Favors Providers By Jack Hoadley and Kevin Lucia The No Surprises Act (NSA) aimed to prevent surprise billing when patients unintentionally receive treatment from out-of-network providers or facilities. The law appears to be fulfilling that goal—consumers are mostly not receiving costly...