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The following are some of the news articles, videos, and other resources related to patient health and wellbeing. 1. Five Ways to Help Your Patients Heal Faster After Surgery: Advice from an Experienced Surgeon 2. The Benefits of Telemedicine: How Technology Is Improving Access to Quality Care 3. Mental Health: Understanding the Behavioral Health Crisis in America 4. How to Choose the Right Healthcare Provider for You 5. How to Manage Chronic Pain: Tips from an Expert 6. The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation 7. 10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget 8. The Benefits of Exercise for Overall Health 9. How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Health 10. How to Handle Health Insurance Claims and Denials
Since the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA) in January 2022, out-of-network (OON) reimbursement has become a complex and resource-heavy challenge for hospital and health system revenue cycle leaders. Although designed to shield patients from unexpected medical bills, the legislation has placed continuous financial pressure on hospitals and health systems, leading to delayed payments, […]
Commonly prescribed medications such as statins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and certain blood pressure drugs may significantly delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in Journal of Neurology, reviewed medical records from over 1,200 Parkinson’s disease patients examined by movement specialists at Cedars Sinai Medical Center from October 2010 to December 2021 and found […]
Internal medicine and infectious disease physician and author Joshua D. Hartzell discusses his article "Leading with care: How health care leadership can transform patient and provider well-being." He addresses the crisis of burnout and attrition in health care, arguing that leaders often fail to extend the same level of care to their teams as they do to patients. Joshua introduces "caring-inspired leadership," an evidence-based approach where every leadership action centers on caring for the team to improve both provider well-being and patient care. He outlines key strategies: leaders must prioritize their own well-being by setting boundaries and taking vacations to avoid burnout, which impacts leadership effectiveness; they should actively support their team's well-being by fostering a culture where self-care is expected and possible, offering flexibility and support systems; investing in professional development through mentoring and sponsorship is crucial; and leaders must cultivate a habit of expressing specific gratitude to make staff feel valued. Joshua urges leaders to adopt these practices to build compassionate, excellent cultures in medicine.
General surgeon Arthur Williams discusses his article "A surgeon's battle with ketamine-induced hallucinations." He shares an account from his novel of an experience needing a pacemaker for a "janky heart" prone to atrial fibrillation and bradycardia (sick sinus node), complicated by a low ejection fraction. Arthur vividly describes the anxiety and vulnerability of being a surgeon on the patient side of the gown, his candid and sometimes critical inner thoughts during interactions with the nursing staff and anesthesiologist, and the specific fear associated with the invasive procedure. He recounts the anesthesiologist's decision to use ketamine due to its less cardiodepressive effects, despite warning of potential "weird dreams." Arthur then details the profound and disorienting visual hallucinations—kaleidoscopes of fire, burning apparitions, and a sense of crossing the River Styx—that occurred after the ketamine was administered, offering a raw look at the potential side effects of anesthesia from a physician's unique vantage point.