Patient care
April 7, 2020Navigating HIPAA and telemedicine during COVID-19
HIPAA regulations have been relaxed because of the pandemic. Here’s what that means for telemedicine and the general practice of medicine.
Patient Care
DO Community
April 1, 2020COVID-19 resources by DOs, for DOs
Osteopathic physicians have been diligently creating resources for those on the front lines of the pandemic.
Patient care
April 1, 2020How to do telemedicine in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is ushering in a new era for telehealth. Expert Michael Brown, DO, goes over the new rules and the basics.
News
March 27, 2020CDC provides DOs with update on the federal response to COVID-19
Officials share updates on testing availability and PPE shortages as well as guidance for physician practices.
Back to it
March 25, 2020Q&A: Nonpracticing Kansas City DO will rejoin the clinician workforce to battle COVID-19
“There’s a real need to have people come back and help battle this thing,” says Jeff Dunn, DO, MBA.
Mental health
Feb. 25, 2020Researchers recommend tapering off of antidepressants rather than abruptly stopping
Researchers provide recommended tapering schedules for a number of commonly prescribed antidepressants.
Patient care
Feb. 25, 2020Study finds one additional meeting reduces hospital stays by up to 67%
Integrated care conferences have a dramatic impact on the length of hospital stays, JAOA research found.