March 14, 2017Tuesday How I Practiceinnovationmedical school Activation Strategy DO, CEO is fixing health care’s trillion-dollar problem: Part 2 Eric Beck, DO, MPH, and Evolution Health give patients the knowledge and tools they need to self-manage their chronic illnesses.
March 10, 2017Friday innovation Redesigning Care Delivery DO, CEO is fixing health care’s trillion-dollar problem Eric Beck, DO, MPH, runs Evolution Health, which manages the needs of patients with chronic conditions to reduce ER trips and health care costs.
March 6, 2017Monday addiction medicineHow I PracticeOMED 2017pain managementprescribing opioids Opioid Epidemic Arizona governor pushes for opioid-related CME Two osteopathic addiction specialists explain how primary care physicians can help combat the opioid epidemic.
March 3, 2017Friday Collaborative Care Caring for patients with chronic illness through shared medical appointments “This is a perfect multidisciplinary approach to addressing more than one patient’s biopsychosocial needs in a single visit.” – Scott Glassman, PsyD from PCOM
March 1, 2017Wednesday JAOAmelanomaskin cancersunburn Sun protection Needed Sunburn risk is greater for young adults with melanin-rich skin, JAOA study finds The survey found people 18 to 29 years old who don’t self-identify as white were more likely to report having red or painful sunburn.
March 1, 2017Wednesday medical interpreters Language link Lost in translation: Best practices for working with medical interpreters Maintain eye contact, speak simply and check for understanding to connect with patients whose English is limited.
Feb. 28, 2017Tuesday communicationempathy Patient communication How to break bad news to patients: Experts offer best practices These communication strategies can help you better serve your patients during difficult moments.
Feb. 21, 2017Tuesday JAOAosteopathic structural exampatient careresearchresidency Research update Ectopic pregnancy: Osteopathic structural examinations help detect location when imaging fails A new study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds method helpful in emergency situations.
Feb. 17, 2017Friday How I Practicemilitary medicineosteopathic manipulative treatmentpain management OMT for Pilots OMT: The military pilot’s drug-free treatment option Learn how OMT is putting pilots who would otherwise be unable to fly back to work.
Feb. 16, 2017Thursday geriatricspatient care Elder care Graying of America: How the elder boom could impact health care The elderly population is projected to nearly double in a few decades. Geriatricians discuss how health care could change in an older U.S.