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DEA Alert Highlights New Scam Letters and Calls Targeting Medical Practitioners

via The American Medical Association Dear Registrant,  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning registrants of new fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate DEA personnel and notify registrants that they are under investigation, presumably in an attempt to obtain personal information.  DEA has recently received reports of false letters and phone calls being used to […]

4 Big Ways Medical Students Benefit from Membership with MSV

  By Chris Fleury, Membership & Advocacy Specialist When entering medical school, your first few weeks of orientation are packed with lectures and activities from the dozens of clubs and organizations you’ve been invited to join; each with a unique value proposition and list of benefits.  Most clubs are clearly understood from their title such […]

UPDATES ON MEASLES AND SYPHILIS IN VIRGINIA

via The Virginia Department of Health Dear Colleague:  Measles Updates On June 5, 2025, the Virginia Department of Health reported the state’s third measles case of the year. Given the recent cases reported in Virginia and ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States please stay alert for measles. With summer travel underway, this is a […]

Telemedicine: 3 Emerging Trends to Know 

Telemedicine has been on a roll — and shows no signs of slowing down. What became possible with the telephone and even radios a century ago exploded in the 1990s with the arrival of the internet. Telemedicine blew up again in the 2010s when smartphones and broadband came on the scene, and most recently it […]

Webinar: Emerging Cancer Patterns among Asian American Populations

Please join the Brock Institute, in collaboration with Mount Sinai Center for Asian Equity and Professional Development and UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine for the 2025 Brock Institute Asian American Health Webinar! Wednesday, May 7: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm EST Register Now This year’s focus is “Emerging cancer patterns among Asian American populations”, […]

Build Stronger Patient Relationships: 3 Time-Smart Strategies

Enhancing Patient Care: 3 Time-Smart Ways to Build Stronger Patient Relationships Why Building Stronger Patient Relationships Doesn’t Have to Take More Time Limited time shouldn’t limit your ability to build stronger relationships with your patients. And it doesn’t have to.   By following these 3 simple strategies you can improve your patient relationships without adding a […]

Patient Communication: Best Practices for Building Trust

Why Better Communication Leads to Better Patient Outcomes Good communication is foundational to every good relationship. For healthcare providers, patient communication best practices are essential to building trust and rapport with your patients.   Good communication is a two-way street — and has a two-way benefit.   For providers, it’s your responsibility to make a […]

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