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Soon To Be Unemployed: a blog from inside the emergency department	05/13/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician someone else is going to be taking over my duties in the emergency department and on this blog.

Whooping Cough & Pertussis Are Not Infections of the Past: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	05/13/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics There's a vast chasm of misunderstanding between screening for medical conditions and preventing said conditions.

Reality SoMe: Live Tweeting Brain Surgery: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist.	05/13/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Reality TV has officially come to the operating room and the health care marketers are going wild.

A Bad Week for Healthcare	05/13/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network My “confidence index” for the future of healthcare went down a few points this week.

Looking for writers to contribute articles	05/13/12
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with other healthcare professionals, please contact Katie D'Aiuto at kdaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com

Paying for Performance, and Hurting the Sick	05/07/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network The prevailing "wisdom" is that paying doctors for what they actually do raises costs at the expense of quality.

The Dark Side of EKG Screening in Athletes: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist.	05/07/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Should we be screening all athletes?

A Waist is a Terrible Thing to Mind: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	05/07/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry and what appears to be a never-ending saga of woe.

A Safety Valve for Mom’s Rule	05/01/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Would you risk your reputation and credibility to stand up for someone who was essentially a stranger?

Mixed Martial Arts: Testosterone + CTE: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	05/01/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics We must choose carefully when it comes to anabolic steroid use and sustaining repetitive trauma brain injury in our daily activities.

Why the Electronic Medical Record Needs to Be Viewed as a Medical Device: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist.	05/01/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Right now, the prevailing belief is that the electronic medical record might be one of the most important medical devices doctors have at our disposal to care for patients.

A Primer on Hospital Charges	05/01/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network Hospital bills make no sense.

How to become a partner in your health care	05/01/12
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO People are talking more and more about patient-centered care.

The Squeeze: a blog from inside the emergency department	04/23/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Work in emergency medicine long enough and you get good at figuring out what patient’s medical problems are just by their appearance.

Vitamin D isn't the Cure for Everything	04/23/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Vitamin D isn't the cure for everything that we'd hoped it to be.

When Health Care is Promoted As "Free": Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist.	04/23/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Health care today is anything but "free."

For Better or Worse, The States Still Matter for Healthcare Reform	04/23/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network States have wide latitude in regard to healthcare regulation, insurance rules and Medicaid.

Do ICUs make a difference?	04/23/12
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO In a recent study, there was no difference in in-hospital mortality for inpatients with sudden clinical deterioration whether they received ICU referral or ward treatment.

The Biggest Change from Obamacare? Depressed and Alienated Doctors.	04/17/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network A survey reveals an astonishing level of pessimism among young doctors about the future of American medicine.

Shaping Doctors for Health Care That Won’t Exist	04/17/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist The AAMC is adding social sciences pre-requisites to the MCAT.

Reduction in Cause-Specific Mortality = Playing Whac-A-Mole	04/17/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics How do you decide if the benefits outweigh the risk?

Anna Brown And Appropriate Emergency Medical Care: a blog from inside the emergency department	04/17/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician I’m surprised that this case hasn’t gotten more press.

A Multitude of Hope	04/16/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO America’s working men and women won’t get what they deserve unless they put up a fight.

David vs. Goliath: St. Jude Medical Seeks Retraction of Heart Rhythm Journal Manuscript	04/10/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist St. Jude Medical is calling for the retraction of an article published by a credible doctor who reviews medical devices.

Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke Prevention in Long-Term Care	04/10/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Would you rather have the equivalent of a clogged pipe or a burst pipe in your house?

How to get better at harming people less	04/10/12
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO Every day, a 727 jetliner crashes and kills all the people on board. Not really. But every day in America, the same number of people in American hospitals lose their lives because of preventable errors.

Search Budgeting: Advice for Job Seekers	03/31/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO The job market has suddenly gotten a lot more crowded.

Drug Shortages: a blog from inside the emergency department	03/29/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Several additional medications have been added to the national list of “drug shortages.”

Lifestyle Affects Cancer Risk: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health	03/29/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics When it comes to lifestyle, we Americans have not been making the best choices.

When the Feds Come Knocking: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	03/29/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist The DOJ launched an investigation of several institutions regarding concerns that ICD procedures were performed for reasons outside of the criteria set forth in Medicare’s NCD.

“Safer” Conscious Sedation: a blog from inside the emergency department	03/27/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Patients will be safer... at least on paper.

Bariatric Surgery vs Medication to Treat Obese Patients w/Diabetes: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health	03/27/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Given the increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes, medicine is fighting a losing battle despite all the pharmaceutical options available.

A Cold Front Descends on ACC12: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	03/27/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Things are changing at these big Scientific Meetings for doctors now.

Medicaid Recipients Twice as Likely to be ED Patients: a blog from inside the emergency department	03/19/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Insurance doesn’t equal access.

Testosterone +/- Avodart (Dutasteride) vs Fat-Free Mass Part 2: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health	03/19/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Results from a recent study could impact how we approach testosterone replacement.

When Programmers Outnumber Doctors: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	03/19/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Everyone wants something different from our electronic medical records these days.

Are you Mrs. Smith? Well, it doesn't really matter to me: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	03/19/12
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO It is so simple and so important: Identifying a patient before engaging in care procedures.

Sexism in Government Heart Health Programs: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	03/07/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Thoughts on a recent ad campaign.

Diabetes Duration vs Stroke: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	03/07/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics It's not just the quality of control that matters, but the duration of disease, too.

How Time is Spent During an Emergency Department Shift: a blog from inside the emergency department	03/07/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician I decided to account for every minute of my time during a 12 hour shift.

Job Search Outside the Box	03/07/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO The best way to be more creative in a job search is to behave the way we want to think.

Pay Up or Leave: a blog from inside the emergency department	02/29/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Medical care costs money … a lot of money.

Heart Disease - Does Sex Matter?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	02/29/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Can someone have a heart attack without suffering from crushing substernal chest pain?

A Million Thoughts: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	02/29/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Thoughts in the mind of a surgeon.

Amanda Trujillo Update: a blog from inside the emergency department	02/20/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician I haven’t dropped the mission with Amanda.

B Vitamins, Fish Oil & Cancer: What's the Link?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	02/20/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics B vitamins and fish oil continue to receive lots of press, deservedly or not.

Kicking Cans: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	02/20/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist This is the single reason is why government-run health care costs so much.

The Networking Gap	02/20/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Many of us don’t recognize the networking power of job boards.

Are More Family Doctor's the Cure for Our Healthcare Problems? Maybe Not	02/20/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network A fundamental assumption underlying Obamacare is that more family doctors will lower costs, improve the quality of care, and enable the realization of the fanciful promises of the legislation.

Saturated Fats May Not Be As Bad For Our Heart As We Think: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health	02/13/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Take some time to read over this review, and think long and hard about how to interpret the scientific literature for yourself.

Tremors: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	02/13/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist I am seeing the world of medicine change before my eyes.

Is it Ethical to Discuss Medical Tourism With Your Patient?	02/13/12
Pam Brammann, R.N. President and Managing Director of IHT World, LLC The growing popularity of medical tourism among the American people as a lower cost alternative to medical care in the United States has inspired some questions in the medical community.

Don’t Transfer Your Soul (or Your Talent)	02/12/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO When an employer turns out to be bad, the harm can be long lasting.

Amanda Trujillo: a blog from inside the emergency department	02/07/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Was this nurse wrongfully terminated?

Chocolate vs Heart Failure: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	02/07/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics A recent study looked at the affect of chocolate on patients with heart failure.

The Politics of Measuring Outcomes: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	02/07/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist How are we going to measure our outcomes with any of these new government health initiatives?

Ezekial Emmanuel Predicts the End of Health Insurance Companies! Is the Sky Really Falling?	02/07/12
Douglas Cassel M.D. Co–founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Vericle Medical Billing Network A recent New York Times editorial by Ezekial Emanuel and a Harvard professor predicts the end of health insurance companies.

Something we could learn from changes in referral rates: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	01/31/12
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO The probability that an ambulatory visit to a physician resulted in a referral to another physician increased by 94% in the last decade.

Testosterone Options - Which is Best for You?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	01/31/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics The best therapy for any given individual is the one that he can afford and is willing to self-administer.

Medical Information - Differentiating Old vs New: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	01/31/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Medical information overload risks harming our patients.

Demanding Perfection?: a blog from inside the emergency department	01/31/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Want more evidence about how many people expect perfect outcomes in medical practice?

Change the Epilogue of Your Job Search	01/29/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO The new scourge of job seekers is serial unemployment.

Certificates of Medical Necessity: a blog from inside the emergency department	01/24/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Not too long ago I got a letter labeled “URGENT” in my mailbox at work.

SSRIs vs Fall Risk in Elderly Part 2: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	01/24/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics

Chowing Down On Microchips: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	01/24/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Imagine a "smart pill" containing a microchip that tells a computer when you've taken your medication.

I’ve reintegrated: Adventures of a wandering doctor	01/24/12
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner I’ve enjoyed reintegrating to US society and the medical care system.

Historical Nuggets: a blog from inside the emergency department	01/13/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Parents bring their child to the emergency department for evaluation of nausea and vomiting.

B Vitamins & Cognition: What's the Link?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	01/13/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics several studies over the last coupe of years have been published demonstrating no effect of B vitamins on cognitive decline.

Eliminating Waste in Health Care: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	01/13/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist It's the new rage: eliminating waste in health care.

End-of-life conversations, as seen by the intensivist: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	01/13/12
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO Recently, an intensive care doctor sent me a particularly poignant note.

It's Time to Look Critically at Board Certification: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	01/10/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Our certifying bodies should be our greatest, most passionate advocates, but is that the case?

Continuous vs Cycled (Monthly) Testosterone: Does It Matter?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	01/10/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics In traditional medicine, once we make the diagnosis of hypogonadism, we supplement testosterone on a continuous basis.

Most Dangerous Items in the House: a blog from inside the emergency department	01/10/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician Whitecoat's top 5 household dangers.

The Job Seeker With the Dragon Tattoo	01/10/12
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO What Does the Dragon Tattoo Mean for Job Seekers?

Why Bundling Payments Won’t Reduce Costs — Part 3: a blog from inside the emergency department	01/02/12
WhiteCoat ED Physician How will bundled payments affect the incentives for each of the players in the medical market?

Coronary Artery Scanning vs Primary Prevention: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	01/02/12
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Screening is intended to discover disease in its early stages prior to onset of illness, while tertiary prevention is mitigating the impact of illness once it has made itself known.

Giving Thanks to a Rule-Breaker: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	01/02/12
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Sometimes breaking the rules is the right thing to do.

How to Succeed in Applying for a Job	12/31/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO I’m going to let you in on the two secrets to success in applying for a job online.

Didn’t See That One Coming…: a blog from inside the emergency department	12/27/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician When a young male patient has a urinary tract infection and difficulty urinating, usually a check for prostatitis is in order.

A Look Ahead: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	12/27/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist What might we expect in the year ahead?

Why Bundling Payments Won’t Reduce Costs – Part 2: a blog from inside the emergency department	12/19/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician How the proposed changes to the system will have little effect on lowering cost in the system.

HDL vs Cardiovascular Events: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	12/19/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics There is a recent push to not only lower LDL, but to raise HDL as well.

Interactive Pill Bottle Caps: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	12/19/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist A new product: interactive pill bottle caps called "GlowCaps:"

Preventing Hospital Readmissions for Heart Failure: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	12/12/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Our new health care law requires doctors avoid expensive hospital readmissions by “intervening” on heart failure.

Antidepressants: Which One Is Best?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	12/12/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics No single antidepressant is head & shoulders better than the rest.

Why Bundling Payments Won’t Reduce Costs – Part 1: a blog from inside the emergency department	12/12/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Probably one of the largest pending changes in health care is payment reform.

The Standout Skill: Information for Job Seekers	12/10/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO There is one skill that CEOs today believe is both in critically short supply and critically important to their organization’s success.

A Little Medical Crystal Ball: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	12/06/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist The pace of innovation in medicine has been staggering.

Higher T = Less Loss of Lean Body Mass in Older Men: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	12/06/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics The higher one's endogenous testosterone level, the less muscle mass one lost over time in a recent study.

Jury awards $144 million for failure to perform a C-section	12/06/11
Amy Tuteur, MD Obstetrician Gynecologist Geoffrey Fieger just won one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in history in an obstetric case.

Diagnostic conundrum: a blog from inside the emergency department	12/06/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician A man in his 5os drives himself to the emergency department with 10/10 crushing chest pain.

Unnecessary Testing: a blog from inside the emergency department	11/28/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician An 89 year old little old lady is brought in because she is weak and doesn’t want to eat.

What's In Your (Parents') Medicine Cabinet?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	11/28/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Medications are a double-edged sword.

When a HIPAA Security Breech Occurs: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	11/28/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist The ability to maintain patient privacy is quickly becoming impossible to manage.

Something to Be Thankful For: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	11/21/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Before you know it, you’re not just a doctor, you’re a writer, too.

Physical Activity vs CVD Mortality: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	11/21/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics How many studies do you need to read that describe the link between physical activity & your mortality before you get out of your recliner?

Cake Cures Pain?: a blog from inside the emergency department	11/21/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician A good bet that you are not going to get your Oxycontin prescription refilled.

Job Search Entrepreneurism	11/21/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Personal branding is all the rage these days in job search books and seminars.

When Screening Teenage Athletes for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk, History Matters: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac	11/14/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Before reaching for tests like EKGs to screen teen athletes, we should first ask ourselves if we've taken a careful history.

Another Use for Xarelto (Rivaroxaban): Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	11/14/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Low dose rivaroxaban decreased cardiovascular mortality when started in the setting of an acute coronary syndrome and used for an average of 13mo.

How many babies died at the hands of Oregon homebirth midwives?	11/14/11
Amy Tuteur, MD Obstetrician Gynecologist A new website, Oregon Homebirth Midwife Info, has compiled a Midwife Directory that makes for stomach-churning reading.

WTF Moments #995 and #996: a blog from inside the emergency department	11/14/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Psychiatric patients can be either frustrating or enjoyable, depending on their demeanor.

Oregon homebirth midwives don't want to obtain informed consent	11/08/11
Amy Tuteur, MD Obstetrician Gynecologist Isn't every patient entitled to give informed consent for medical care, with the provider explaining risks and benefits of each available option?

New Drugs to Prevent Strokes Associated w/Atrial Fibrillation: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	11/08/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Over the years, study after study has demonstrated the benefit of taking warfarin, a blood "thinner", to prevent said strokes.

Smile! You're on Candid Camera!: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	11/08/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist We have entered an era where instantly-available photographs and video loops are becoming a way of life for many.

Optimize Your ROL – Your Return on Luck	11/07/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO The difference between companies that are merely good and those that are considered great is often how they use luck.

Government Safety: a blog from inside the emergency department	10/31/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Remember how the government health care wonks at the CDC thought random HIV testing in the emergency department would be such a great idea?

Newer OCPs Associated with an Increase Risk of DVTs: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	10/31/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics We've known for a while that estrogens can increase the risk of thromboembolic events in women.

The Siren Song of Continuous Improvement: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	10/31/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Federal health officials are seeking physicians and other health professionals for a program to develop leaders in health care innovation.

Changing Perspectives: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	10/24/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist When I first started medicine, I just wanted to help my patients.

Got emphysema, asthma, arthritis, or inflammatory bowel disease? Eat broccoli.: a blog from inside the emergency department	10/24/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician I was forwarded an article that seems boring, but had an interesting catch to it.

Testosterone vs Mortality Part 2: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	10/24/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Low testosterone has been linked to an increase in all-cause mortality.

The Sound of Silence: Advice for Job Seekers	10/24/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Job seekers typically describe their application experience as akin to sending their resume off into a black hole.

Chinese Pager Torture – REPOST: a blog from inside the emergency department	10/17/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Do I know what on-call docs go through?

Timed Up & Go (TUG) Predicts Osteoporotic Fracture Risk: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	10/17/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics A recent study concluded that the Timed Up & Go (TUG) test could be useful in predicting fracture risk.

When Doctors Occupy Health Care: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	10/17/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist As Occupy Wall Street protests spread across the nation, I can’t help but wonder if the same movement could occupy health care.

Beam me out of here, Scotty!: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	10/10/11
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO In a recent survey the most common reason radiation oncologists give for not reporting medical errors is fear of getting colleagues into trouble, liability and embarrassment in front of colleagues.

The Question: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	10/10/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist There's always something new to learn.

One More Thing . . . You Will Be Missed, Steve Jobs 1955-2011: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	10/09/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. - Benjamin Franklin

Time To Join The Debate Team?: a blog from inside the emergency department	10/09/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician This past Friday, I saw six patients who had assorted injuries from football games.

The One Word You Should Avoid in a Job Search	10/09/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO Employers today want to hear a new word.

West Nile Virus	10/03/11
Authored by Jennifer Quick Reviewed by JP Saleeby, MD Protecting ourselves against pesky mosquitoes could save you from transmission of a nasty virus.

True Love: a blog from inside the emergency department	10/03/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician A nice 89 year old man was brought to the emergency department by ambulance complaining of chest pain.

If Your Diabetes Is Out of Control, Go See Your Family Doc Every 2wks!: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	10/03/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics A recent study concluded that patients with diabetes who are seen more frequently have their cardiovascular risk factors brought under control much more quickly.

The Vagaries of Atrial Fibrillation: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	10/03/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist I am always amazed at the different ways atrial fibrillation can present.

Teaching bedside manner, $42 million: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	10/03/11
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO A Chicago couple thinks a doctor’s bedside manner is so important, they’re giving the University of Chicago $42 million dollars to teach it.

The Smart Resume: Information for Job Seekers	10/01/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO You have to be at the state-of-the-art in your occupational field. Then, you have to promote that fact using a smart resume.

Emergency Department Complaints: a blog from inside the emergency department	09/26/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Recent patient complaints requiring emergency department evaluation.

What Do You Do About Atypical Femur Fractures?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	09/26/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Earlier this month, I had the privilege to lecture about osteoporosis at the annual Scientific Assembly of our American Academy of Family Physicians.

I Wish I Had A Million Dollars: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	09/26/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Can we really change behavior of weight gain without changing the psychology and sociology of the home?

Colon Cancer Screening: To get scoped or not?	09/26/11
Yusuf M. (JP) Saleeby, M.D. Physician and Medical Director A recent study by a British group of researchers published in the Lancet calls into question the validity of traditional fiber-optic colonoscopy as a screening.

Who Was That Guy?: a blog from inside the emergency department	09/19/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician An elderly patient with Alzheimer’s Disease was brought in by family members.

White Colored Fruits & Vegetables vs Stroke Risk: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	09/19/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Diet, schmiet. We know what healthy food is, just as we know what unhealthy food is.

The Hive: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	09/19/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist As doctors, we are given a gift and a curse at the same time.

Doctoring financial incentives: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	09/12/11
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO Recent studies looked at the effectiveness of financial incentives on the quality of care provided by primary care physicians.

Elementary, My Dear Watson: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	09/12/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Should Watson be classified as a medical device?

Alzheimer's Disease & Serial (Not Cereal) Brain MRI: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	09/12/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics A recent study showed that patients w/presymptomatic Alzheimer's disease had significantly thinner cortical regions compared to normal patients although both had normal hippocampal volumes.

Walgreens Blows It: a blog from inside the emergency department	09/12/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Walgreens fired a pharmacist for thwarting a robbery.

An Investment of Caring	09/12/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO How to make networking effective.

Healthcare Job Board Leaders Announce Acquisition, HealthJobsNationwide.com to Become One of the Most Powerful Recruiting Tools in the Nation	09/10/11
HealthJobsNationwide.com Healthcare Employment Network Acquires Absolutely Health Care.

The Ultimate Job Seeker's Guide: Prepare your resume, ace your interview and land the job you want!	09/09/11
The MyBackgroundCheck.com Team Finding a great job can seem like a challenge, but it might be easier than you think.

Taking Matters In To Your Own Hands: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	09/07/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist This is how an 81 year-old woman took control.

Testing Testosterone Part 4 Hypogonadal Older Men: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	09/07/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Are we, as physicians, going to wait until two of their testosterone values drop below some controversial, random & unproven value before offering a trial of therapy?

More Florida Medical Follies: a blog from inside the emergency department	09/07/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Yet another reason to stay away from Florida if you are a physician.

What's going on at Parkland Memorial Hospital?: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	08/30/11
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO A series of stories at the Dallas Morning News raised some serious questions about the quality of care at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

Cardiology Hospitalist Programs Becoming a Reality: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	08/30/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist The path to "cardiology proceduralist" continues.

Eat More Chocolate!: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	08/30/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics A recent study concluded that consumption of chocolate was associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

How I Caused A Pneumothorax With A Laser Pointer: a blog from inside the emergency department	08/30/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician One fateful morning during grand rounds, I happened to notice that one of my fellow residents was falling asleep and doing the head-bobbing thing.

Make Yourself Indispensable: Advice for Job Seekers	08/22/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO We have entered the era of “ indispensable talent” and that gives all of us the power to find and hang onto the job of our dreams.

Decision Fatigue. For doctors, too?: Thoughts about Hospitals, Medicine and Health Care Issues	08/22/11
Paul Levy Former Hospital CEO An article suggests that humans suffer from decision fatigue, the tendency to make worse decisions as you make a series of hard decisions as the day goes along.

On Closure: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	08/22/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Sadly, moments of closure are becoming rarer for both the patient and the doctor.

Annual Lung CT Scans for Smokers: Good or Bad?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	08/22/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Is the risk really worth it?

We’re From The Government, We’re Here To Help …: a blog from inside the emergency department	08/22/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician And we wonder why health care in this country is in such a wonderful state of affairs right now.

Differences in Opinion: a blog from inside the emergency department	08/15/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician There’s a relatively new radiologist on staff at our hospital. He and I just don’t seem to see eye-to-eye.

Sleep Apnea vs Cognitive Fxn: Chicken or Egg?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	08/15/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics A new prospective study linked sleep-disordered breathing with mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older women.

The Challenges of Medical Device Follow-up: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	08/15/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist An underappreciated consequence of electronic device therapies has been the manpower and expertise required to manage these devices long-term.

Make Yourself a “Will Do” Candidate	08/13/11
Peter Weddle Former Recruiter, HR Consultant and business CEO If we depend on being "can do" people to find a job, we’ll likely see our hopes dashed and our dreams cancelled.

Where Are Force Fields When You Need Them?: a blog from inside the emergency department	08/08/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician What is a hospital’s duty to patients in the face of a disaster?

Healthy Food Doesn't Come Cheap After All: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	08/08/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Back in the day when I was teaching full time in rural Eastern North Carolina, we used to discuss the cost of food.

How My iPhone Prevented an ER Visit (with screenshots): Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	08/08/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist The Medtronic Carelink app lets doctors and device management personnel view all of the information uploaded from pacemakers and defibrillators that we normally review in our device clinics on our iPhones instead

Relative Risk Reduction vs Absolute Risk Reduction: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	08/01/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Like most pre-med students, I was not a big fan of statistics.

Are Print Medical Journals Dead?: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	08/01/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Print medical journals are on life support.

Don't Just Sit There, Do Something! Part 4: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	07/25/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics I have yet to read about a downside to physical activity that outweighed the benefits gained.

To Admit or Not to Admit? That is the Question: a blog from inside the emergency department	07/25/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician A gastroenterologist recently posted a blog discussing the threshold for admitting a patient to the hospital.

Our Polite New World of Rationing: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	07/25/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist We must be polite. We must demonstrate harmony.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PhysicianJobsNationwide.com	07/23/11
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 100,000 physicians nationwide, please contact Katie D'Aiuto at kdaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Health Care Reform: Revamp Reimbursement: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	07/15/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics When it comes to remuneration, the specialist has a significant advantage over the generalist: procedures.

Independence (from fingers) Day: a blog from inside the emergency department	07/15/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Be extra nice to the hand surgeons when you work in the EDs during the first week of July.

Who Will Come to Own the Independent Physician Advisory Board?: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	07/15/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist For the first time, we can finally put some potential names and backgrounds to individuals that might actually serve on the Independent Physician Advisory Board

Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place : Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	07/11/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics Just last week, a new case-control study linked NSAIDs to atrial fibrillation & atrial flutter.

Contingencies: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	07/11/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist What would happen if we had no power or functional electronic medical records, just for a week?

Greet and Street: a blog from inside the emergency department	07/01/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician An article that I was going to put in a Healthcare Update just irked me enough that I had to make it into its own post.

For Interns: Ten Rules to Go By: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	07/01/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist A resource for our new doctors as they head off to meet their clinical challenges ahead.

Vitamin D - How Strong is the Evidence?: Thoughts on current medical literature & news as it pertains to optimizing our health.	07/01/11
Alvin B. Lin, MD, PLLC Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Geriatrics the studies linking vitamin D insufficiency to just about every human condition is just that: a link; an association.

They’re Watching You: a blog from inside the emergency department	06/24/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician If you are prescribed any type of controlled substances from a physician, your name is on a database somewhere.

When Speech Trumps Privacy: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	06/24/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist Writing a prescription and disseminating that information is now "speech."

Tomorrow I’m back on the job: Adventures of a wandering doctor	06/24/11
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner I have returned refreshed and optimistic.

What If Obamacare Were Found Unconstitutional?: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	06/17/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist A "ground-floor" perspective on what would happen if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were found entirely unconsitutional.

When is a trip home like a spider? When it has eight legs.: Adventures of a wandering doctor	06/17/11
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner Our trip home lasted thirty-eight hours and left us with the worst jet lag we’ve ever had.

Unusual Coincidence: a blog from inside the emergency department	06/17/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician One of the patients I have written about in the past came back to the ED for a different issue the other day.

On FDA's Simvistatin 80 mg Tablet "Label Change": Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist	06/10/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist For those of you who may have missed it, the FDA came out with a "label change" recommendation for simvastatin 80 mg tablets.

New Zealand road trip 2: Hari Hari to Makarora: Adventures of a wandering doctor	06/10/11
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner Tourist destinations outside the tourist season have a special mood.

Dr. Perfect: a blog from inside the emergency department	06/10/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician Chances are also pretty good that our docs will let any other patients who might need your services in the future know about your mistakes and how you aren’t perfect, either.

The Rise of Specialty Hospitalists: Musings in the life of an internist, cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist.	06/07/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist It started as just a figment of the hospitalist movement years ago when I saw an ad in Florida advertising for a cardiology hospitalist.

New Zealand Road Trip : Punakaiki to Hari Hari - Adventures of a Wandering Doctor	06/07/11
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner This morning we got off to a leisurely start to the Paparoa National Park, famous for pancake rocks and blow-holes.

B…R…B…: A blog from inside the emergency department	06/07/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician A teenager is brought in by her mother after falling while skateboarding...

The Unintended Consequences of Free Medical School	05/31/11
Westby G. Fisher, MD, FACC Internist, Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist A recent article proposes to make medical school free.

Refusing to Treat Obese Patients	05/31/11
WhiteCoat ED Physician The more that physicians who care for higher-risk patients are sued for less than perfect outcomes, the less that those physicians will be willing to treat higher-risk patients.

I was just finishing my souffle when the police came to pick me up.	05/31/11
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner The methamphetamine epidemic has started in a small way.

Healthcare Reform Outside the Box: Top-down or Bottom-Up?	05/31/11
Donald Correll, M.D., FACEP Medical Director, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital We’re caught in a system that seems like its going one way only: To ever-increasing costs and ever-growing utilization.

Serving Notice: A Physcian's Resignation	05/20/11
Walkabout Doc Family Practitioner Walkaboutdoc's first blog entry, chronicling his resignation from Mercy Medical Center.

Health Courts: An Idea Worth Considering	12/06/10
Marcos A. Vargas, MSHA, PA-C Physician Assistant Simplistically speaking, Health Courts provide a myriad of benefits worth noting.

The Mütter Museum and Other Spine-Tingling Topics in Medicine	11/03/10
Second Opinion LIVE! on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Anna Dhody, MFS An interview with Anna Dhody, curator of the often macabre, always educational, Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Next Top Doc - Season 2 - Division I: Game Two: Brockman vs Kaldor	11/03/10
Next Top Doc Season 2 on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by John Armstrong, MD Guests Lindsay R. Kaldor & John Brockman This week, John Brockman, 4th-year MD candidate at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and national president of AMSA, takes on Lyndsay Kaldor, 4th year MD candidate at the Temple University School of Medicine.

Valuing Your Practice and Other Financial Questions	11/01/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Ken Hekman, President of the Hekman Group Medical Management Consultants Whether a physician practices independently or as a part of a group, most will reach various stages of their career when they consider selling their practice.

Effective Patient-Provider Relations 101: Information for Healthcare Providers	10/27/10
Marcos A. Vargas, MSHA, PA-C Physician Assistant Two tips to consider when building rapport with patients.

Why Do We Age?	10/26/10
Focus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mary Leuchars, MD Guest Steven N. Austad, PhD What can we learn from studying aging on a cellular level?

Next Top Doc - Season 2 - Divison I: Game One: Huntoon vs Wiley	10/26/10
Next Top Doc Season 2 on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by John Armstrong, MD Guests Kristin Huntoon, PhD and Elizabeth Wiley, JD, MPH This week, Kristin Huntoon, PhD, 3rd-year DO candidate at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, takes on Liz Wiley, 3rd-year MD candidate at the George Washington University School of Medicine.

When PPIs Fail: Evaluating and Managing Patients with Refractory GERD	10/26/10
GI Insights on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Lee Freedman, MD Guest Brian Lacy, MD, PhD How should physicians initially approach managing patients with suspected GERD, and at what point should physicians classify a patient as a PPI non-responder?

Current Trends in Clinical Outsourcing

10/26/10

Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio
Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com
Guest Susan Tout, MD
As the Obama administration pledges to cut the growth rate for national health care spending by more than $2 trillion over the next 10 years, facilities such as hospitals and rehabilitation centers are under continued pressure to find ways to get more for less.

Geriatrics: Help Wanted (and Needed)	10/18/10
Focus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest Ken Brummel-Smith, MD How can our policies encourage an influx of geriatricians?

Gastrointestinal Complications from Oncologic Therapy	10/18/10
GI Insights on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jay Goldstein, MD Guest Robert Bresalier, MD The role of the gastroenterologist in treating cancer and complications from oncologic therapies.

Methods to Identify Quality in Cardiovascular Practices	10/18/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Francois de Brantes, MS, MBA How do we define, and identify, quality in practices, hospitals and other health care settings?

Let’s Talk About Sex: How Healthcare Providers Can Start the Conversation	10/18/10
Markeita McIntosh MPAS PA Physician Assistant Sixty eight percent of individuals are concerned about embarrassing their healthcare provider by asking about sex. How do we open up the lines of communication?

Heart Disease in the United States: Past, Present, and Future Trends	10/12/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Alan S. Brown, MD Guest Thomas Allison, PhD, MPH A discussion on trends in cardiovascular disease, what has changed the behavior of our patients and what are the biggest challenges to come.

Quality Measures for Hepatitis C Therapy	10/12/10
GI Insights on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jay Goldstein, MD Guest Emmet Keeffe, MD What do recent measures recommend to primary care physicians and gastroenterologists who care for patients with hepatitis C?

Treating Alzheimer's Patients Inside & Out	10/12/10
Focus on Geriatric Medicine and Aging on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bill Rutenberg, MD Guest Ken Brummel-Smith, MD How can doctors and caretakers work through the challenges posed by cognitive disability?

Radiologic Diagnosis of Breast Cancer	10/11/10
Advances in Medical Imaging on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Beverly Hashimoto, MD Guest Dawna Kramer, MD Have new techniques changed the long-standing paradigm of breast cancer detection by mammogram?

Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections: The Role of MRI	10/05/10
Advances in Medical Imaging on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jason Birnholz, MD Guest J. Herman Kan, MD, FACR Pre-treatment MRI can eliminate unnecessary diagnostic or surgical procedures for children with suspected musculoskeletal infections.

Technologies and Methods for Visualizing the Retina	10/05/10
Technologies and Methods for Visualizing the Retina on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Roy Levit, MD Guest Richard Rosen, MD Technologies and methods to examine the retina.

Radio on the Internet: Second Opinion Goes to a Virtual Oncology Conference - Information for Physicians	10/05/10
Second Opinion LIVE on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Judith Karp, MD Why a virtual conference? How does it work? What will attendees learn?

Can Social Networking Revolutionize Disease Management?	10/05/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Healthcare Business Reporter Guest James Heywood, co-founder and chairman of Patients Like Me At least one new online venture gives patients the opportunity to access data about medications and therapies and their effects and outcomes.

Skin and Soft Tissue Injuries and Infections: A Practical Evidence Based Guide	10/04/10
Adam J. Singer, MD Judd E. Hollander, MD Robert M. Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA The book is appropriate for all levels of training and for the large number of healthcare professionals who treat skin and soft tissue injuries and infections, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, primary care practitioners, emergency practitioners, and surgeons.

The Impact of Pharmacy Issues in Long-Term Care	09/28/10
Advances in Long Term Care Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Frederick Wendt, RPh As medication costs continue rising, what strategies can help long-term care facilities reduce drug expenditures, while still providing the best quality of care for patients?

The Urban Health Iniative: Re-Inventing Medical Care in Urban Areas	09/27/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Healthcare Business Reporter Guest Dr. Eric Whitaker Dr. Eric Whitaker tells host Bruce Japsen about the Urban Health Initiative and what it aims to achieve.

Genetic Clues to Heart Health	09/27/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Christopher O'Donnell, MD, MPH How are genome-wide association studies leading to discovery of new genes associated with various diseases, and will these findings move us into a new era of prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease?

Ask the Neurologist: Dr. Samuels Answers Your Questions	09/27/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Dr. Samuels answers your questions about promising therapies for ALS, the role of exercise for Parkinson's disease patients, sleep apnea, and more.

Adolescent Reproductive Health Conditions and Fertility Preservation	09/27/10
Medical Breakthroughs from Penn Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Lee Freedman, MD Guest Suleena Kalra, MD What types of behavior and lifestyle modifications should be the first steps for adolescent patients with irregular menstruation?

How to Address Patient Medication Adherence With Text	09/27/10
Mobile Medical Minute on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Can something as simple as a text message help solve a complicated problem like medication adherence?

Locum Tenens as a Means to Professional and Personal Goals: A Career Choice for Physicians	09/27/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Tom Hallee, MD Dr. Thomas Hallee tells host Shane Jackson about his decision to embark on a locum tenens career.

Latest Research in Pediatric Migraines	09/21/10
NeuroFrontiers on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Anthony Alessi, MD Guest Don Lewis, MD How does a pediatric migraine differ from an adult migraine and what does the latest research in the treatment of pediatric migraine tell us?

Second Opinion Goes Back to Med School	09/21/10
Second Opinion LIVE! on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Robert M. Golub, MD Our hosts turn their attention to medical education.

International Job Opportunities for US-Trained Physicians	09/21/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Stewart Roberts, International Recruitment Manager Where are the international career opportunities available to physicians from the United States?

The Fading Art Of The Physical Exam	09/20/10
Richard Knox Correspondent, Science Desk, NPR Many doctors are abbreviating the time-honored physical exam — or even skipping it altogether.

Updates to Guidelines for Treating Pregnant Women With Epilepsy	09/13/10
NeuroFrontiers on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Anthony Alessi, MD Guest Cynthia Harden, MD What are the safest medications for pregnant patients with epilepsy?

Medicine in the Nazi Regime: Ethical Lessons Learned	09/13/10
Focus on Disaster Medicine and Preparedness on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Maurice Pickard, MD Guest Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH How did German physicians succumb to the pseudo-science that formed the basis of Nazi racial eugenics, and what lessons can we learn from this?

Preventing Frivolous Lawsuits and Frivolous Testimony	09/13/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson Guest Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD A board certified neurosurgeon and JD talks about the experience of being sued and his expertise in the areas of defensive medicine, frivolous lawsuits, frivolous testimony, and non-legislative solutions to these problems.

Psychological Outcomes Post Bariatric Surgery	09/08/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Leslie P. Lundt, MD Guest David Sarwer, PhD We know that the weight loss outcome following bariatric surgery can be impressive. Does their psychosocial outcome also improve?

Making the Connection Between Vitamin D, Falls and Fracture Prevention	09/08/10
Advances in Long Term Care Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Bruce Troen, MD What are the latest developments in vitamin D research, and how can adequate vitamin D levels help prevent falls among our older patients?

Should We Add ECG to Routine Screening of Young Athletes?	09/07/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Paul Heidenreich, MD What additional measures can physicians take to prevent sudden cardiac death among high school or college athletes?

Current Trends in Medical Practices: Self-Employment of Physicians	09/06/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive VP of Jackson Healthcare Guest Charlie Evans, President of the International Health Services Group In the world of employment, physicians are a unique group because such a high percentage are self-employed.

Transitioning Cardiac Patients From Pediatric to Adult Care	09/02/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Michael McConnell, MD Once mostly a condition of childhood, our patients with congenital heart disease are now living well into adulthood: nearly two million American children and adults are living with a congenital heart defect.

Lipid Management and Systemic Approaches to Patient Care	09/02/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Alan S. Brown, MD Guest Ann Liebeskind, MD Dr. Ann Liebeskind, the clinical program director of Heart and Vascular Services at Affinity Health System's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, joins host Dr. Alan Brown at the National Lipid Association's 2010 meeting in Chicago.

The Link Between Childhood Sleep Disorders and Obesity	09/02/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jerome Lisk, MD Guest Sally Ward, MD Dr. Sally Ward, who heads the division of pediatric pulmonology and is the medical director of the sleep laboratory at Los Angeles's Children's Hospital, talks to host Dr. Jerome Lisk about the physiological changes in children who experience sleep apnea and other sleep problems.

Short and Long Term Effects of Reform on the Healthcare Market

08/30/10

Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio
Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com
Guest Phil Miller, Vice President of Communications for Merritt Hawkins & Associates,
We all know that healthcare reform may change the way healthcare professionals practice medicine, but how might reform also change the way in which we either find employment or staff our facilities?

Part II: Leadership vs. Management	08/26/10
Swen L Mikesell Health Care Administrator One of the biggest problems we have in not only health care, but in business in general, is the lack of leadership.

Addressing the Psychiatrist Shortage	08/26/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Healthcare Business Reporter Guest Daniel Carlat, MD Is there a psychiatrist in the house?

The Physician/Journalist In a Disaster: Ethics and Objectivity	08/26/10
Second Opinion LIVE on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Sanjay Gupta, MD CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, discusses the challenges in balancing the roles of physician and journalist, with host Dr. Matt Birnholz.

Medical Journalism and Activism	08/26/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Guest Marcia Angell, MD, MACP Dr. Marcia Angell moved into the field of medical journalism from a career in pathology.

The Lost Generation of Cancer Patients	08/26/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jerome Lisk, MD Guest David Freyer, DO, MS The National Cancer Institute defines the 'lost generation' of cancer patients as adolescent and young adult patients 15 to 39 years of age.

Trends in Healthcare Staffing	08/23/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Tony Gregoire, Senior Research Analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts We all know that the way medicine is practiced changes everyday, but how do the changes affect the overall trends in healthcare staffing?

Linking Air Pollution and Heart Disease	08/19/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Sidney Smith Jr., MD New evidence strengthens the link between air pollution and heart disease

Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease	08/19/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Alan S. Brown, MD Guest Wahida Karmally, PH, RD, CDE, CLS You can't follow your patients to the supermarket or sit down with them at the dinner table.

Maintaining Professionalism With Pediatric Patients & Their Families	08/19/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Andrea Asnes, MD, MSW Although young patients and their families may present with troublesome behaviors or unrealistic expectations, it is the pediatric practitioner's responsibility to uphold the principles of professionalism and steer the doctor-patient encounter toward its best outcome

Pets, Culture Change and Compassion in Long-Term Care	08/19/10
Advances in Long Term Care Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest David Dosa, MD, MPH Long-term care facilities that include pets as residents are finding that fuzzy friends offer not only companionship to their human residents, but also comfort at the end of life.

Opportunities for Physicians Seeking Non-Clinical Jobs	08/16/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com Guest Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Why do MD's seek non-clinical jobs, and what opportunities can they expect to find?

Malpractice Insurance and Professional Liability	08/13/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson VP of Jackson Healthcare Guest William F. Galtney, Jr.,chairman of Galtney Enterprises, Cedar Equities, Oxford Insurance Services, and Gessner Holdings, LLC. Nobody likes to think about liability insurance, but it's a topic that every medical professional needs to understand.

Dietary Energy Density, Energy Intake & Managing Obesity and Diabetes	08/12/10
Diabetes Discourse on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Barbara Rolls, PhD . Current studies are reflecting the relationship between dietary energy density and energy intake in the management of the obese and patients with diabetes.

Child Abuse: Detection and Reporting	08/12/10
Clinicians Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shira Johnson, MD Guest Walter Lambert, MD . Dr Shira Johnson interviews Dr. Walter Lambert, who has been the medical director of the Child Protection Team at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital since 1988

Aligning Incentives: Matching Goals to Achieve Better Quality of Care	08/12/10
Optimizing Outcomes in Chronic Care on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest Christopher Stanley, MD, MBA . How can we align incentives among all healthcare stakeholders to encourage high-quality care, better outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs, ultimately leading to a more efficient healthcare system?

The Most Common Pediatric Cancer: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia	08/11/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest Stephen Hunger, MD . What is the presentation of pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and how old are these children?

Strategies to Prevent and Manage Heart Failure	08/11/10
Advances in Long Term Care Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Hosam Kamel, MD, MPH, CMD . Heart failure is a common reason for hospitalization among older adults and long-term care patients

Leadership vs Management	08/11/10
Swen L Mikesell Health Care Administration One of the biggest problems we have in not only health care, but in business in general, is the lack of leadership.

All Things in Moderation: Small Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Health	08/11/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Stephen Kopecky, MD . Drastic lifestyle changes can seem daunting to patients and physicians alike.

Prescription Stimulant Abuse in Young Patients	08/05/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Benson, MD Guest Jennifer Christner, MD .Patients requesting early prescription refills, reporting lost medication, and other deviations from a standard dosing regimen are certainly worth noting.

Health Care Business 101 & Then Some	08/05/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune Reporter Guest Wright Pinson, MD Healthcare reform may bring more medical care services to patients, which means more and complex business for the nation's physicians.

Implanting the First Artificial Heart	08/05/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Guest Denton Cooley, MD In April, 1969, the first artificial heart was implanted as a bridge until a human heart could be implanted.

The Clinically Broken Heart: Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy	08/05/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Scott Sharkey, MD Takotsubo, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy (also known as 'broken heart syndrome'), was first recognized in Japan in the 1990s.

What Patients Want to Know About Vaccine Safety	08/05/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Martin Myers, MD Patients are increasingly seeking accurate information about vaccine safety.

Using HDL in the Clinical Setting	07/29/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted byAlan S. Brown, MD Guest Virgil Brown, MD HDL cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular events.

Current Surgical and Non-Surgical Techniques in Articular Cartilage Repair	07/29/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Sherwin Ho, MD Guest Riley J. Williams III, MD When articular cartilage is damaged orthopedic intervention is required.

Can A Whole Grain Diet Help Manage Diabetes?	07/29/10
Diabetes Discourse on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC Guest Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE Whole grains have the potential to lower cholesterol as well as help manage blood glucose levels.

The Causes and Treatment of Retinal Detachments	07/29/10
Revealing Retina on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Roy Levit, MD Guest Dr. Saad Shaikh Although floaters in one's vision are common, this symptom can be a key indicator of a retinal tear or detachment. What is the incidence of retinal detachment in the U.S., and when should a primary care physician suspect this condition?

Making Clinical Trials More Relevant	07/29/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Nissen, MD Guest Martin Samuels, MD How can clinical trials be made above reproach?

How Type 1 Diabetics are Excelling in Sports through Improved Monitoring and Insulin Delivery Systems	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maurice Pickard, MD Guest Larry Deeb, MD Dr. Larry Deeb, past president of medicine and science of the American Diabetes Association and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, tells host Dr. Maurice Pickard how type 1 diabetic athletes have been able to maintain performance levels of excellence.

UMMA Clinic: Bridging Cultural Divides Through Health Care	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Yasser Aman, PhD, MPH In 1992, after the verdict was handed down in the Rodney King trial, there were six days of rioting in south Los Angeles.

Conference Coverage: Highlights From the American Diabetes Association's 70th Annual Scientific Sessions	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Edelman, MD The American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Annual Conferences brings together more than 17,000 members of the diabetes community from around the world.

Surpassing the Clipboard: Integrating Health Information Technology Into Your Medical Practice	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Richard Katz, MD Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) can improve adherence, increase efficiency and better coordinate patient care.

Issues in Care of 'Masters Athletes': How Physicians Can Advise Their Patients to Prevent Injuries	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Japsen Guest Vonda Wright, MD Injury prevention can be a challenge even for athletes in their teens and 20s.

Locum Tenens Jobs: More Than a Lifestyle Change - Issues for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Physicians Considering Locum Tenens Jobs	07/19/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com Guest David Baldridge, President of the CompHealth Locum Tenens Division Tim and David discuss locum tenens jobs and issues related to this employment alternative for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

The Road Less Traveled: Recognizing Comorbidities and Non-Traditional Characteristics in Patients With Heart Failure	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest John Spertus, MD, MPH Addressing the totality of care for patients with heart failure is crucial to reducing readmissions.

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC Guest Tim Garofolo, DDS Periodontitis is considered the sixth major diabetes-related complication.

Pregnancy and Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Charles Turck, PharmD Guest Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD Pregnancy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is linked to several risks.

Haiti Six Months Later: Assessing the Aftermath - A Physician's View	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Anthony Alessi, MD In this show, our hosts get an update from ReachMD host Dr. Anthony Alessi, from Haiti, six months after the earthquake.

Can Medical Leadership Be Taught?	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Guest Joseph B. Martin, MD, PHD Are great medical leaders made or born? Can great leadership be developed?

The Beef on Red Meat: Unhealthy on Many Levels - How Physicians Can Use this Information and Encourage their Patients to Work Toward Healthier Food Habits	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Barry Popkin, PhD Certain foods and beverages seem to go in and out of style as new research emerges to support or refute their health benefits.

AMA House of Delegates Meeting: The Patient-Centered Component of the Medical Home	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Lori Heim, MD The medical home model is designed to increase efficiency by providing a central primary care practice as the coordinator of care for patients.

Health Literacy: The Importance of Effective Communications in Medicine	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest Ruth Parker, MD and Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH Miscommunication in medicine can lead to minor confusion or more serious consequences.

The Advantages and Future of Capsule Endoscopy	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest Nuzhat Ahmad, MD Although capsule endoscopy has been used since the start of the new millennium, the technology is still evolving and improving.

Catheter Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation	07/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest David Wilber, MD Although medications are generally first-line therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, adverse events or inadequate efficacy often make drug therapy suboptimal.

A Closer Look at Thyroid Ultrasound	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Beverly Hashimoto, MD Guest Jonn Cronan, MD, FACR Thanks to extremely sensitive ultrasound technology, thyroid nodules are being detected and treated at unprecedented rates.

Online Reviews: Are Patient Waivers a Good Idea?	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD Guest James Speta, JD Anew category of online reviews is growing, as more patients are posting their own editorials about their physicians.

What's the Wait Time in the ED? A PA Helped Create an App For That	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Jeremy Allen, PA-C When patients go to the emergency department for a non-life-threatening emergency, it seems impossible to predict how long the wait could be to see a medical provider.

Bariatric Surgery and a Baby on Board?	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lauren Streicher, MD Guest Coleen Kelly, MD More than 150,000 obese patients undergo bariatric surgery in the United States annually.

Embracing Value-Based Insurance Design	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest A. Mark Fendrick, MD Value-based insurance design (or VBID) can do more than simply reduce out-of-pocket patient costs.

AMA House of Delegates: Strategies for Better Care Coordination	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest William Golden, MD There's often a disconnect in the continuity of care, creating inefficiency and increased healthcare costs.

Improving Management of COPD, improving COPD	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Anthony Alessi, MD Guest James F. Donohue, MD and David Mannino, MD COPD is the sixth leading cause of death worldwide, and more alarming is the fact that mortality from this disease is predicted to rise.

Managing Chronic Conditions: Moving Beyond Inertia to Collaborative Care	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MB Guest Scott Taylor, RPh, MBA The effective management of chronic conditions can be challenging, but also has a profound impact on the well being of patients and the overall efficiency of our healthcare system.

Improving the Care and Management of Hispanics with Diabetes	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Carlos Campos, MD, MPH Healthcare professionals treating Hispanic patients with diabetes need to be rigorous in monitoring and treating this disease.

Love It or Hate It: Changing Evidence Regarding Hormone Therapy	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest Isaac Schiff, MD In the 80-year history of hormone therapy, it has been alternately embraced and rejected.

The Heart and the Lungs: Linking COPD and Cardiac Output	06/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Karol Watson, MD, PhD Dr. Karol Watson, director of the Women's Cardiovascular Center, discusses recent findings about mild- to moderate-COPD and cardiac function.

Doctor as Patient Advocate: Top Tools to Empower Your Patients	06/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Jim Guest Recommendations and ratings are a dime a dozen for patients looking for more information about a physician or procedure online, but finding quality, consumer-friendly information that's also reliable can be more of a challenge

Encouraging Men to Protect Their Skin	06/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Susan Swetter, MD

Solving the Mystery of Preeclampsia	06/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Mazzullo, MD Guest Margaret Miller, MD Currently there are no tests available to confirm the diagnosis of preeclampsia in pregnant women.

Strategies for Managing Depression in Long-Term Care	06/17/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Jay Luxenberg, MD Gastrointestinal surgery for the morbid obese has long been an option in treatment, providing positive long-lasting results.

SWAT Team Doc: Physician as Police Officer	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maurice Pickard, MD Guest Andrew Dennis, MD How is what happens in the emergency department similar to what happens in the field, and how do a surgeon's skills complement the work of law enforcement?

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Six: Henderson vs Fields	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Daniel Henderson and Colin Fields Sixth game of the regional round

Redesigning Primary Care – Part 2	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program Part 2 of the roundtable discussion on the primary care crisis in the US.

Gastric Surgery for Bypassing Type 2 Diabetes	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Francesco Rubino, MD Gastrointestinal surgery for the morbid obese has long been an option in treatment, providing positive long-lasting results.

Next Top Doc Regional Round - Game Five: Rosenberg vs Markle	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Guest Kevin Rosenberg and Stephanie Markle The fifth game of the Regional Round

Redesigning Primary Care - Part 1	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program A roundtable discussion exploring the primary care crisis in the US.

Diagnosing and Managing Childhood Food Allergies	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Todd Mahr, MD Guest Scott Sicherer, MD At what point should a physician suspect that a patient might have a food allergy?

Can We Erase the Past with Beta-Blockers?	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD Guest James McGaugh, PhD How can beta-blockers influence the formation of memories?

Initiating Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Anne Peters, MD Initiating insulin therapy for type 2 patients provides its own set of challenges and opportunities.

Can a Needle in the Neck Prevent Hot Flashes? A Look at an Alternative Treatment	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lauren Streicher, MD Eugene Lipov, MD Estrogen is the most common treatment for hot flashes, but oftentimes it's just not enough.

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Four: Kling vs Oleyar	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Jewel Kling and Michael Oleyar Next Top Doc 2009 - Game 4

Multiple Choice: Customizing Insulin Therapy	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Matthew Riddle, MD What are the specific benefits of customizing insulin therapy for our patients?

Surgical Procedures for Complex Frontal Sinus Disease	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest James Palmer, MD When frontal sinus disease is refractory to medical management, what types of surgery should we consider?

When the Drug Fits: Examining Targeted Cancer Therapy	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest David Fisher, MD, PhD Are we getting closer to the end of tumor-typing by location?

How to Make the Issue of Low Sexual Desire in Women a High Priority for Doctors	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest Michael Krychman, MDCM Dr. Maureen Whelihan discusses how to overcome the barriers when talking about sex with patients, as well as what causes low desire in women and how to treat it.

Integrative Medicine and Managing Diabetes	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Erminia (Mimi) Guarneri, MD Integrative medicine appears to be an effective approach to the overall management of patients living with diabetes.

Ensuring Smooth and Safe Transitions of Care	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted byEric Tangalos, MDi> Guest Joseph Ouslander, MD What are the most essential elements of ensuring safe transitions of care when a patient is discharged from a hospital into a skilled nursing facility, and vice-versa?

A Global Issue: Obesity and Improving Cardiovascular Health in Children	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Nathalie Farpour-Lambert, MD How does obesity impact a child's cardiovascular function and influence future risk of heart disease?

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Three: Roper vs Wansom	05/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Nitin Roper and Tanya Wansom Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Three

Evidence-Based Medicine	05/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest Steven Pearson, MD, MSc, FRCP Evidence-based medicine is a movement that assumes care will be better, safer, and more cost-efficient.

Career Day	05/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guests Neil Baum, MD and Tim Rush Get tips from Neil Baum, author of the book Marketing Your Clinical Practice: Ethically, Effectively, Economically, and meet Tim Rush, whose technology is behind ReachMD's new online Career Center.

A Compassionate Presence: Reiki as Alternative Pain Management	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Harold Bob, MD, CMD If you were told there was a method of reducing pain that was low- or no cost, not harmful, and effective, would you be interested in learning more?

Managing PMS and PMDD	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest Ellen Freeman, PhD Many women experience pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), but when pre-menstrual symptoms interfere with daily life, pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may be suspected.

The Value and Future of the Maintenance of Certification Program	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Kevin Weiss, MD How does MOC improve clinical performance, increase physician accountability and ultimately improve quality of care for patients?

The Benefits of Moderate Weight Loss in Diabetes	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Ken Fujioka, MD What are some of the successful therapeutic interventions available for overweight patients with type 2 diabetes?

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Two: Resetkova vs Qurashi	05/09/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Nina Resetkova and Farheen Qurashi Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Two

Surgical Treatment of Double Vision and Ocular Misalignment	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest Nicholas Volpe, MD What are the causes of double vision and ocular misalignment?

How to Talk to Your Patients About Erectile Dysfunction	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest Stanley Althof, PhD Most men who deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer in silence because they don't know how to approach the subject with their doctor.

Heart Disease in Ancient Egyptians	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Randall Thompson, MD What is new evidence from ancient Egyptian mummies teaching us about heart disease?

The Benefits of TZDs for Early Type 2 Diabetes	05/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Jack Leahy, MD Where do thiazolidinediones, or TZD's, fit in our clinical approach?

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the VA: Effective Collaborative Care	10/20/09
VA patients are at high risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Studies have pointed to improved outcomes in patients with RA who are treated early, and current disease management involves early, aggressive therapy.

Small-Diameter Percutaneous Decompression for Osteonecrosis of the Shoulder	08/05/09
Core decompression of the humeral head has previously been used as a joint-preserving procedure for treatment of symptomatic osteonecrosis of the shoulder. In this article, we describe a new decompression technique, which involves multiple small-diameter (3-mm) percutaneous perforations.

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