With the New Year quickly approaching hospital physicians, as well as most folks working on the patient care side of the healthcare industry, are preparing for some significant changes. “Physician News Digest” recently highlighted some areas in which change can be anticipated: 1. The ever-changing nature of medical practices will continue. … [Read more...]
Issues Likely to Impact Hospital Physicians in 2012
Weight Loss Study Leads to Healthcare Breakthrough
For decades, hospital physicians, outsourced physicians, and family physicians have advised patients that in order to lose weight, two key components must be addressed and managed; the age-old myth was that diet and exercise are essential for achieving weight loss. However, new research in “The New England Journal of Medicine” has found that … [Read more...]
Physicians Link Diabetes to Vision Loss
My maternal grandmother had diabetes for a significant number of years, during the latter part of her life. Had I not witnessed my mother give her daily insulin injections, I wouldn’t have known the extent of discomfort that she experienced regularly. As sick as she was, she rarely complained; as a matter of fact, looking back, all I can remember … [Read more...]
Physicians Urge Second Opinions
Earlier this week, the “Chicago Tribune” ran an informative healthcare feature that discussed the truth about second opinions in patient care. Interestingly, many patients refrain from requesting second opinions, fearing they might insult primary care physicians. However, a study had found the opposite to be true; most physician service … [Read more...]
Healthcare Reform Forces Many to Change and Adapt
While a notable number of professionals practicing physician services continue to make that significant switch that takes them from private practices to larger hospitals and healthcare systems, industry stakeholders, policy makers, health systems, and even patient advocates must also prepare for significant changes. “As physicians migrate from … [Read more...]