OPYS, a leading provider of quality hospital-based physician services, introduces new video. The 60 second video captures the essence of physician services offered. Experience the perfect balance of clinical excellence, with a physician staffing, and management company, who understands the business of hospital-based medicine. Our physicians, … [Read more...]
New Hospital-Based Physician Services Video
iPad System Extremely Useful Tool for Hospital Physicians
It seems technology is advancing the lives of hospital physicians, allowing them to approach patient care more effectively and efficiently, while maximizing the capabilities of nurses. “A Florida hospital has developed a system for wireless real-time monitoring and reprogramming of cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators, using … [Read more...]
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...]