Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

In Alabama, the call to reform the prior authorization system is reaching a crescendo, with numerous physicians and patient advocates pushing for substantial changes. Prior authorizations, a common practice requiring health care providers to obtain approval from insurance companies before proceeding with prescribed treatments or medications, has become a notable point of contention.

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

If you've been trying to lose weight for years, you’re not alone. With new weight loss medications hitting the market, more people are asking their doctors for help. From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. But how do you know what is safe and who to trust? Why Weight Loss Should Not Be The Focus In my practice, I emphasize improving your overall health through sustainable lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medicatio

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Finding a great family doctor can be a daunting task given the critical role they play in our health and well-being. A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. They need to be someone you trust with whom you feel comfortable discussing health concerns. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs.

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Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Update: Click here to book a free 30 minute in-person consultation with Dr. Sharon or Dr. Mike to discuss affordable GLP-1 medication! Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide), Mounjaro or Zepbound (tirzepatide).

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

Congratulations to AAFP President Dr. Brittany Anderson who has been appointed to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board of Trustees. This appointment, announced by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, places Dr. Anderson among the esteemed group of professionals tasked with guiding the state’s health care sciences educational framework. “As one of my appointees, you will be making important decisions that directly affect the citizens of Alabama,” said Gov.

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

By Larry K. Houck — Who says nothing happens in Washington, D.C., in August? The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) will announce Thursday in the Federal Register that it will hold a hearing on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana to schedule III at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia on December 2, 2024. DEA received over 43,500 public comments in response to the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 28, 2024

[link] Episode title: Episode 351 Neurology VMR – headache and double vision Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Aye presents a case of bilateral lower limb weakness to Valeria. Neurology DDx Schema Aye Chan Moe Thant Aye graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar, and has been working with her mentor neurologist, one of only three neurologists covering the Upper Myanmar region of 23 million population

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians invites medical professionals in the state to register now for the 2024 Fall Forum scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15. This year’s event promises a blend of learning, professional development, and networking opportunities, set against the backdrop of the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, located in the heart of Montgomery, AL.

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

The American Conference Institute (“ACI”) will hold (virtually) its 4th Annual Passport to Proficiency on the Essentials of Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA from October 8-24, 2024. This virtual three-week program is designed to give new lawyers and executives a solid foundation in the essentials and intricacies of Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigation and regulation.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 26, 2024

Ondansetron is an antiemetic that reduces vomiting episodes in many illnesses. It also helps reduce the risk of IV fluids and admission in children with acute gastroenteritis. Also, AI images are weird and why did I end up with a picture of a Bruno mars look a like sitting on the toilet? Lyrics It might seem crazy what I’m ’bout to say Vomiting and diarrhea all throughout the day Norovirus from some jerk’s kid at daycare Dehydration is now on the way Yeah, he’s got gastro Crap all da

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 29, 2024

Summer Edition - Part 1 - Articles on State & Federal Advocacy efforts, Student Interest, MAFP Member Spotlight, Practice Resources for SUD, Coding & Billing, Coping With Burnout and more! Read Summer Edition - Part 1 - HERE Summer Edition - Part 2 - Includes articles of Student Interest, MAFP Member Spotlight, Practice Resources for SUD, Coding & Billing, Coping With Burnout and more!

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GeriPal

AUGUST 29, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Serious illness communication is hard. We must often deliver complex medical information that carries heavy emotional weight in pressured settings to individuals with varying cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs. That’s a hard enough task, given that most of us have never had any communication skills training. It feels nearly impossible if you add another degree of difficulty, whether it be a crying interpreter or a grandchild from another state who shows up a

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

By Kurt R. Karst & Michael D. Shumsky — As readers of this blog know ( see, e.g. , here ), the Affordable Generics (and Biosimilars) Act has been floating around in Congress for the better part of two decades. That bill, addressing drug (and later biological product) patent settlement agreements (pejoratively referred to as “reverse payment agreements” by their opponents), was first introduced by Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) in June 2006 as S. 3582 —well before the Biologics Price Competition an

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