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The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute health care advice.
The MSV blog shares updates from physicians, MSV staff, and other partners regarding the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The information contained in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute health care advice.
National Nutrition Month: Help Patients Make Healthy Eating a Priority — Even On the Go
“I want to eat healthy, but I just don’t have the time.” Sound familiar? For National Nutrition Month, it’s important to recognize that time is the one thing we never have enough of. Just like you, your patients have long to-do lists and busy schedules. Unfortunately, when time is short, healthy eating often goes out […]
Telephone Communication for Healthcare Providers: Safety Strategies
Nicole Franklin, MS, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company When casually or carelessly conducted, telephone communications can lead to diagnostic errors and misunderstandings that may culminate in professional malpractice claims. Mitigate Malpractice Risk: Telephone Communication with Patients Creating comprehensive, clear guidelines for telephone encounters with patients is critical in mitigating risk. Establish practice […]
As Corporate Entities Enter Healthcare, Practices Can Respond via Patient-Centered Care
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group Retail medicine and private equity are important drivers of primary care delivery in the U.S., and they are poised to become even more so. Corporate entities have always been involved in healthcare, but now mega corporations—from outside the medical space—are […]