During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Commonwealth of Virginia has maintained coverage for the Medicaid patient population thanks to the flexibilities and waivers afforded by state emergency orders and federal legislation. When Virginia is no longer under the PHE, the Department of Medical Assistance Services will begin their normal monthly practice of renewing Medicaid […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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Abstract Objective To estimate the excess health care expenditures due to US primary care physician (PCP) turnover, both overall and specific to burnout. Methods We estimated the excess health care expenditures attributable to PCP turnover using published data for Medicare patients, calculated estimates for non-Medicare patients, and the American Medical Association Masterfile. We used published […]
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As a matter of basic economics, fewer doctors means less care and more expensive services. | By Derek Thompson via The Atlantic The U.S. is one of the only developed countries to force aspiring doctors to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree and then go to medical school for another four years. (Most European countries have one continuous six-year program.) […]
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The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation today praised the U.S. Senate for passing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The legislation is named after Dr. Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency room physician who tragically died by suicide in Spring 2020 after treating confirmed COVID-19 patients, aims to reduce the stigma of seeking mental health assistance among […]
Dear Colleague: Thank you for your continued partnership in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) website for current clinical and public health guidance, epidemiologic data, and other information. Updates on the following topics are included in this correspondence: CDC Updates Vaccine Recommendations for Immunocompromised Individuals and Those Who Received Passive Antibody Products […]
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Important Information for Providers Serving Virginia Medicaid Patients
During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Commonwealth of Virginia has maintained coverage for the Medicaid patient population thanks to the flexibilities and waivers afforded by state emergency orders and federal legislation. When Virginia is no longer under the PHE, the Department of Medical Assistance Services will begin their normal monthly practice of renewing Medicaid […]
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 […]
Health Care Expenditures Attributable to Primary Care Physician Overall and Burnout-Related Turnover: A Cross-sectional Analysis
Abstract Objective To estimate the excess health care expenditures due to US primary care physician (PCP) turnover, both overall and specific to burnout. Methods We estimated the excess health care expenditures attributable to PCP turnover using published data for Medicare patients, calculated estimates for non-Medicare patients, and the American Medical Association Masterfile. We used published […]
Why America Has So Few Doctors
As a matter of basic economics, fewer doctors means less care and more expensive services. | By Derek Thompson via The Atlantic The U.S. is one of the only developed countries to force aspiring doctors to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree and then go to medical school for another four years. (Most European countries have one continuous six-year program.) […]
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Hails Senate Passage of Legislation Protecting Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health
The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation today praised the U.S. Senate for passing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The legislation is named after Dr. Lorna Breen, a New York City emergency room physician who tragically died by suicide in Spring 2020 after treating confirmed COVID-19 patients, aims to reduce the stigma of seeking mental health assistance among […]
Health Commissioner Update: COVID-19 Update for Virginia | February 17, 2022
Dear Colleague: Thank you for your continued partnership in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) website for current clinical and public health guidance, epidemiologic data, and other information. Updates on the following topics are included in this correspondence: CDC Updates Vaccine Recommendations for Immunocompromised Individuals and Those Who Received Passive Antibody Products […]