Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 1, 2025

Medical Assistant Medical assistants help keep medical offices running smoothly by performing administrative and clinical tasks. Their day-to-day tasks may include keeping treatment rooms clean, measuring and recording patients’ vital signs, and documenting patients’ medical histories. Average salary in Connecticut: $19.80

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 22, 2025

As chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation, Dr. Bridges oversees coordination of national clinical quality care programs across Kaiser Permanente for its 12.6 She is also a member of the board of directors for The Southeast Permanente Medical Group and Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. million members.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Board-certification is another important credential. A hormone doctor who is board-certified in endocrinology has passed the American Board of Internal Medicine’s rigorous exam. Research shows that board-certified doctors make fewer errors and provide better care to their patients.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

JANUARY 19, 2025

Most patients who choose colonoscopy as a screening test for colorectal cancer are referred from primary care to a gastroenterologist or other specialist who performs endoscopy. But that wasn’t the case for the estimated 1 in 15 US patients whose screening colonoscopies were performed by family physicians in 2021.

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Family Physician Families Family Board-Certified 52

ABIM

MAY 7, 2025

The recommendations are given to the Specialty Boards and Advisory Committees in their respective disciplines for further review, discussion and development of the blueprint survey that ABIM sends to board certified physicians. Dozens more board certified physicians collaborate with ABIM to provide feedback.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

Fortunately, there are still endocrinologists accepting new patients (including at PACT). Search online: An online search for the best endocrinology near me could help you find local doctors who treat your condition and are accepting new patients. Board certification demonstrates a doctor’s exceptional expertise in their specialty.

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Sound Physicians

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Sound Critical Care is at the forefront of bringing coordinated leadership and clinical excellence to hospital ICUs and the patients within them. Clinicians must divide their time between the ICU and the group’s outpatient channels, and keeping up with patient demand becomes difficult.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 8, 2024

Through her experiences witnessing the challenges faced by patients in underserved areas and hearing their stories, Aye is dedicated to advancing health equity, global health initiatives, and various aspects of neurology, both in clinical practice and medical education. She is going to apply for a neurology residency program this year.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tip 2: Verify Credentials and Experience Ensure that any potential family doctor is board-certified in family medicine. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, family physicians average about 82 weekly patient encounters. Choose a clinic close to your home or workplace to make visits more convenient.

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ABIM

APRIL 24, 2025

Salahuddin Kazi, MD, Chair, Rheumatology Board The Rheumatology Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 11, 2025. ABIM and the Rheumatology Board gratefully acknowledge the service of Susan K.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Her clinical interests include primary care and medical education. When not in the hospital and clinics, she enjoys exploring the Houston foodie scene, watching movies, enjoying all things true crime, and spending time with her husband, Tyler, and Olde English Bulldogge, Bella. Human Dx Learn more here

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

For those who desire medication for symptom relief, I suggest my patients try a common OTC medicine called guaifenesin, which can help to further thin the mucus.” “Hydration is very important, and drinking plenty of water helps to thin mucus and makes it easier to clear the airways.” Sign up today.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

But if you’re a patient of a direct primary care (DPC) practice , you don’t need to guess about orthopedic pain management. Unfortunately, traditional care doctors often resort to the two easiest options for patients with joint or back pain: They send the patient for imaging or refer them to a specialist.

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Management Primary Care Physician Primary Care Patient-Centered 52

CDOCS

MARCH 4, 2024

<p>According to the Dental Assisting National Board, dental assistant job satisfaction has declined every year since 2016, and currently only 50% feel valued by their employer. Providing opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers not only enhances job satisfaction but also improves the patient experience.<br

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I think in medicine, in particular and probably in all clinical specialties, there is this sense of a rival fallacy of, “When I finish residency, I’ll be happy. You can do this many different ways, but the first one is a little bit more structured, like an assessment that we’re all familiar with clinically.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Self-care and telemedicine for patients The options of teledermatology services, as well as self-care platforms, are soaring. It is a win-win for everyone: patients do not have to wait in crowded waiting rooms for an exam, while dermatologists can deal with the easier cases in shorter time online.

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Patients Healthcare Board-Certified Telemedicine 98

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

During your comprehensive check-up at our Mesa clinic, our board-certified physicians will not only assess your current health status but also help you understand your risk factors for various conditions based on your family history, lifestyle, and previous medical records. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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Family Physician Preventative Care Preventive Care Families 100

ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

Christine Twining, MD, Chair, ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on April 1, 2025. Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings.

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Diabetes Board-Certified Telehealth Government 52

ABIM

JUNE 11, 2025

Erin Bonura, MD, Chair, ABIM Infectious Disease Board The Infectious Disease Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of ABIM policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 25, 2025. JD , whose terms on the Specialty Board end June 30, 2025.

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ABIM

JUNE 24, 2025

Gertz, MD, MACP, Chair, ABIM Hematology Board The Hematology Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of ABIM policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on May 2, 2025. A representative from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) joined for a portion of the meeting*.

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ABIM

MAY 30, 2025

Rodriguez, MD, Chair of the Nephrology Board The Nephrology Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 18, 2025. ABIM and the Nephrology Board gratefully acknowledge the service of Deborah B.

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Board-Certified Government Internal Medicine Private Practice 40

Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

Therefore, family physicians are trained to do minor surgical procedures in the office, care for kids and adults, provide various GYN services, among many other comprehensive services for patients. I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

In one corner, weighing in at decades of experience, well known for heavy hits of bedside assessments, strong patient-family relationships, and a knockout punch of interdisciplinary collaboration, we have in-person palliative care consults. But watch out! Travel time can leave this champ vulnerable to fatigue and no-shows.

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Telehealth Patient-Centered IT Patients 105

The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ashley delineates that methadone has been disproportionately prescribed in predominantly Black communities, as a means to drive down crime, whereas white patients undergoing substance use treatment are more likely to receive buprenorphine.

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Community Patient-Centered Mental Health Board-Certified 52

GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life. MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Your research is a lot in this patient population, right? Important implications.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ve also invited Mike Harper, the Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) as well as past-president for the society (and my previous program director). The fact that we have I think something like 3000 health systems that are at least now somewhat certified and moving to a higher levels of certification.

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Board-Certified IT Community Medical Student 91

GeriPal

MAY 22, 2025

Jenny Chen is a palliative care fellow at Yale who regularly sings for her seriously ill patients. Jenny reached out to us because she plays music regularly for her patients, and she said, you should do a podcast about music. And I performed for many palliative patients, and that’s when I started to understand.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. In fact, most sore throat symptoms resolve in three days for 60-70% of patients, according to March 2025 UpToDate, an evidence-based clinical decision support system used by healthcare professionals.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11 th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. Who do we have with us today? Katie, welcome back to GeriPal.

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Illness Patient-Centered Screening Clinic 136

Louisville Lectures

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Forest Arnold's focuses on summarizing the extent of human coronaviruses, risk factors, and the clinical presentation of patients with coronavirus to the extent known. He then identifies the current infection prevention and control approach, as well as clinical management and future directions. Arnold, D.O.,

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Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospital Vaccination 52

GeriPal

JUNE 5, 2025

Eric 03:25 So we have a lot to talk about, but I’m wondering if we can kind of take a big step back and just talk about the patient population that’s in nursing homes. Connie 06:18 So, I’ve been a clinician working in the nursing home since back in the 80s, and I saw a lot of patients that really needed palliative care.

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Nurse Practitioner Referral Consulting Board-Certified 78

GeriPal

JUNE 30, 2022

You have a patient with dementia severe enough that she cannot recognize relatives. A huge part of this decision rests on (1) her previously stated wishes, values, and goals (prior to the onset of dementia); and (2) the outcomes of surgery for patients with dementia. Summary Transcript Summary. She falls and breaks her hip.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We covered some of our questions on the podcast, others you can ponder on your own or in your journal clubs, including: Maries tele/video palliative care intervention was tailored/refined with the help of a community advisory board. Who would/should be on that board? Advance care planning has taken a beating. Marie 05:25 Sure.

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GeriPal

MARCH 20, 2025

Recently, discussion has emerged about how these issues intertwine in caring for patients with advancing dementia who have stated that they would not want to continue living in that condition: for those with an advanced directive to stop eating and drinking, how do we balance caring for their rational past self and their experiential current self?

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GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

Clinicians could care for patients across state lines, could prescribe opioids without in person visits, could bill at higher rates for telemedicine than previous to the pandemic. Many patients benefited, not only those isolating due to covid, but also patients in rural areas, patients who are homebound, and many others.

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Telemedicine Telehealth Patient-Centered Board-Certified 73