Physicians

Wellsheet Granted Patent to Make Electronic Health Records User-Friendly

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Data Management, Health, Medical Devices, Technology, Hospitals, Practice Management, Software, Occupational safety and health, Physician burnout, Physicians, Health, Electronic health records, Articles

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210804005416/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210804005416/en/
    This patent is a substantial step forward for the industry tackling the most pressing interoperability issues in healthcare and is making the EHR physician-friendly.
  • Reducing physician burnout, by improving the EHR experience, is critical to the quality of healthcare delivered today and Wellsheet is leading the way.
  • The Wellsheet algorithms ensure that the most important clinical data is highlighted for physicians, substantially relieving the data burden.
  • Over time, Wellsheet learns more about the clinicians preferences, expediting clinical workflow, and improving productivity, efficiency and physician satisfaction, said Craig Limoli, Wellsheet CEO and Founder.

Team-based Healthcare Models Lead to More Collaboration, Higher Morale, and an Increased Focus on Patient Care, athenahealth Physician Sentiment Index Finds

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
General Health, Health, Communications, Practice Management, Other Communications, Health, Physicians, Medical sociology, Health care quality, Health Economics, Occupational safety and health, Physician burnout, Doctor–patient relationship

The physicians answered questions related to organizational resources, technological challenges, physician wellbeing, quality patient care, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The physicians answered questions related to organizational resources, technological challenges, physician wellbeing, quality patient care, and more.
  • While most physicians responded positively, physicians in a team-based model of care were more likely to feel inspired to go above and beyond what is required.
  • Only 23% of physicians working in a traditional model and 26% of those working in a hybrid model held this belief.
  • Reducing administrative tasks and managing information overload is critical for patient care quality, as well as for physician wellbeing.

California Family Physicians Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts for Health Care Workforce

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Health, Pharmaceuticals policy, Physicians, Vaccination policy, Primary care, Family medicine, Vaccination, Residency, Medicine in China, Health professional

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) supports the efforts by Governor Newsom to require vaccination of state workers and health care workers across the state.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) supports the efforts by Governor Newsom to require vaccination of state workers and health care workers across the state.
  • CAFP supports universal vaccination and the concept of mandatory vaccination in a health care setting.
  • About the California Academy of Family Physicians:With more than 10,000 members, including active practicing family physicians, residents in family medicine, and medical students interested in the specialty, CAFP is the largest primary care medical society in California.
  • She did her medical residency in Family Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles and completed a fellowship in Primary Care Psychiatry at the University of California Irvine.

PolyPid Strengthens Executive Team, Appointing Dr. Anthony Senagore as Senior Medical Director

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Colorectal surgery, Rectum, Medical specialties, Surgeons, Physicians, Steven D. Wexner, Conor P. Delaney

I am delighted to welcome Dr. Senagore to the PolyPid team as we continue to advance toward commercialization of D-PLEX100, stated Amir Weisberg, CEO of PolyPid.

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  • I am delighted to welcome Dr. Senagore to the PolyPid team as we continue to advance toward commercialization of D-PLEX100, stated Amir Weisberg, CEO of PolyPid.
  • Anthony J. Senagore, M.D., is a colorectal surgeon with a long track record of academic surgery practice and significant experience in healthcare start-up companies.
  • In addition, Dr. Senagore has edited five textbooks in colon and rectal surgery and authored over 230 peer-reviewed publications and 25 textbook chapters.
  • PolyPid Ltd. (Nasdaq: PYPD ) is a Phase 3 biopharmaceutical company aiming to improve surgical outcomes through locally administered, controlled, extended-release therapeutics.

In Growth Spurt Since Joining OneOncology, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth Adds 3 Practices and 14 Physicians

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Oncology, Medical specialties, Physicians, Medicine

The Center adds three practices and 14 physicians.

Key Points: 
  • The Center adds three practices and 14 physicians.
  • The physicians were all recruited by OneOncology, the national platform for independent oncology practices.
  • Since joining OneOncology eight months ago, The Center has now added 14 physicians across four specialties, which represents more than 60 percent increase in physicians on staff.
  • Denton Cancer Center: Two medical oncologists providing services on the campus of Presbyterian Hospital and at a satellite clinic in Gainesville.

Physicians Struggle to Maintain Balance Amid Organizational Change, According to athenahealth Study

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Mental health, Health, Communications, Hospitals, Practice Management, General Health, Other Communications, Physicians

The physicians answered questions related to organizational issues, technological challenges, physician wellbeing, providing quality patient care, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The physicians answered questions related to organizational issues, technological challenges, physician wellbeing, providing quality patient care, and more.
  • Under normal circumstances, these organizational changes can take a toll as they disrupt workflows, job responsibilities, professional relationships, and more.
  • According to athenahealths data from the survey, during the pandemic, 28% of physicians experienced temporary furloughs and 14% experienced layoffs at their organizations.
  • This makes it even more notable that on balance, physicians continue to be committed to delivering superior patient care.

Numinus Wellness To Acquire Neurology Centre of Toronto, Plans to Create Centre for Psychedelic Neurology

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Musicians, SM Entertainment artists, SM Town, Musical groups, Physicians, NCT, Neurology, Physician assistant

Numinus and NCT founder Dr. Evan Lewis plan to expand NCT into a comprehensive clinical neurology treatment centre with a unique specialization in the application of psychedelics in the field of neurology.

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  • Numinus and NCT founder Dr. Evan Lewis plan to expand NCT into a comprehensive clinical neurology treatment centre with a unique specialization in the application of psychedelics in the field of neurology.
  • Numinus will pay $300,000 in cash and $200,000 in Numinus shares upon closing and future performance-based payments totaling up to $500,000 in Numinus shares to complete the transaction.
  • Numinus to acquire a fully operational neurology centre with 13 doctors, 8 allied health staff, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
  • NCT and Numinus plan to establish the first centre for excellence in psychedelic neurology, comprising highly specialized neurology experts with an understanding of how psychedelics can safely and positively impact patients with neurologic illnesses and associated mental health challenges.

Aledade and the Cooperative of American Physicians Join to Support California Physicians in Shift to Value-Based Care

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Physicians

Together, CAP and Aledade will also provide additional educational materials to CAP members to support them as they enter value-based contracts, including webinars, events, and articles.

Key Points: 
  • Together, CAP and Aledade will also provide additional educational materials to CAP members to support them as they enter value-based contracts, including webinars, events, and articles.
  • Aledade's proven value-based care programs and associated benefits present a number of solutions that can address new and ongoing challenges California physicians are experiencing."
  • Aledade's collaboration with CAP represents the company's continued commitment to helping California physicians succeed in value-based care.
  • The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP), established in 1975, provides medical professional liability coverage to some 12,000 of California's finest physicians through the Mutual Protection Trust.

Anthem Funds Initiative to Address Nevada’s Physician Shortage, Support Nevada’s Diverse Pre-Med Students and Promote Health Equity

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Practice Management, Other Health, Other Education, Managed care, Health, University, Education, Physicians, Articles, Medical education, Physician supply, Medical school, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD NEVADA, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

This initiative will connect aspiring physicians from populations that are underrepresented in medicine and from medically underserved communities with medical students and physicians from similar backgrounds.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative will connect aspiring physicians from populations that are underrepresented in medicine and from medically underserved communities with medical students and physicians from similar backgrounds.
  • By supporting pre-med students as they navigate the medical school admissions process, the program will support UNR Med and Anthems shared commitment to preparing a diverse workforce of physicians.
  • We believe this initiative will build a solid foundation for the future of our state, and we cannot thank Anthem enough for making the program possible.
  • Nevadas physician shortage is one of the most severe in the nation, with the state ranking 48th for physician-to-patient ratios.

New AAMC Report Reinforces Mounting Physician Shortage Amid COVID-19 Recovery

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Health, Health Economics, Medical education, Physician supply, Physicians, Health care, Markit, Health professional, IHS

The seventh annual study, The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2019-2034, was conducted for the AAMC by the Life Science division of IHS Markit, a global information company.

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  • The seventh annual study, The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections from 2019-2034, was conducted for the AAMC by the Life Science division of IHS Markit, a global information company.
  • "Physicians and other health professionals dedicate their careers to keeping people healthy and caring for us when we are sick.
  • Therefore, demand for physician specialties that predominantly care for older Americans will continue to increase.
  • "Now more than ever, the nation must make a long-term investment in the health care workforce.