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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider.

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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

This is a well-done and concise summary of where we are in 2024 in trying to tackle the immense public health problem of MASLD.” They also nicely summarize drugs in development for MASLD and how various medications work in different ways to benefit the liver. PW: Why was it important to do this study?

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota. An excerpt follows: 2024-04. M Health Fairview’s Fair Table program ensures convenient access to food during medical appointments.

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Coming Soon: Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new pain management center on April 1, 2024. Our team of providers utilizes an interdisciplinary model of care, including physical therapy, neurology, primary care, medical imaging, and other areas to address patient well-being from multiple perspectives.

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The Physicians Foundation Announces New Recipient in Leadership Award Program, Recognized for Addressing Drivers of Health

The Physicians Foundation

is honored for his transformative work, connecting patients with primary care and critical health resources BOSTON, August 15, 2024 – The Physicians Foundation is proud to announce Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., His dedication to this cause should serve as an inspiration to the entire medical community.” Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., As the U.S.

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HP&M Recognized by Best Law Firms® as National Tier 1 – FDA Law and Regional Washington, DC Tier 1 – FDA Law (2024 Edition)

FDA Law Blog

Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms ranking are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers.

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Get the 4-1-1 on your 1099s: 5th and 7th Circuits Permit Paying Volume-Based Compensation to Independent Sales Agents

FDA Law Blog

Gonzalez There has been increased enforcement against medical device companies that engage in the pervasive practice of paying third party sales agents based on their volume of sales. The Court explained that the unsigned prescriptions sent to physicians are best understood as proposals for care, not as referrals. Mallory , 988 F.3d