January Student of the Month: Justin Brown-Gnarra, OMS II
Student Doctor Brown-Gnarra was nominated for his standout leadership skills in multiple capacities. Ranked 7th in his class, his commitment to academic excellence is evident. His long-term goal of practicing Medical Oncology in an academic setting reflects his dedication to advancing both clinical practice and medical education.
Healing the Clinicians: Risk Stratifications of Burnout and Declaration of Self-Advocacy
Burnout among clinicians is a topic that has often been met with animus, yet clinicians must be aware of it to proactively manage it in the best way possible. Whether you work as a resident trainee, an early-career provider, or a veteran practitioner, the risk stratifications of burnout, which threaten the very fabric of healthcare, must be implemented to avoid any implicit complications.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the progress made in combating cervical cancer and recognize the work that remains. Cervical cancer, caused primarily by high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), affects nearly 14,000 women annually in the United States, leading to approximately 4,000 deaths. Despite these numbers, this disease is largely preventable and treatable when addressed early.
Last week, the 118th Congress adjourned without addressing a 2.83 percent cut to Medicare physician payment that will take effect on January 1. Meanwhile, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects the Medicare Economic Index will rise to 3.5 percent next year, further widening the gap between physician payment and the cost of delivering care to America’s seniors.
For anyone who knows me, the thought of me writing about anything regarding technology is comical. I can barely work my phone! My interest, however, in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine was piqued after listening to a fantastic lecture on AI at ACOI 2024.
What documentation is required to show a provider is performing prescription drug management? It has been a question since the changes to the Office or Other Outpatient Services codes was announced by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 2021.
Practicing medicine in both the outpatient and hospital settings has allowed me to see patients in the best of health and at their worst. What I find inspirational are the patients that cross my path who are facing their worst fate and yet they look at the world with optimism and not despair. Many of us find ourselves wanting to gravitate towards people who have an optimistic look at their own life and the world around them. Looking to embrace that optimism, I went in search of resources to help see how that optimism can be a prescription for health and well-being both personally and professionally.
Education and Impact: Climate Change and Elderly Health
There are a few things that I appreciate my patients for, but chief among them are the stories of what was before. Recently, a patient mentioned a local sledding spot in nearby Kettering, OH. There used to be enough snowfall to bring out my patient’s cross-country skis. Years later, the skis are lost in the garage, collecting dust. My patient’s lament touched on something increasingly undeniable: the climate is changing.
Time is Running Out for Congress to Stop Physician Payment Cut; CBO Estimate Paves the Way for Prior Authorization Bill; ACOI Calls for Passage of Step Therapy Reform; CMS Awards New GME Residency Slots; Co-chairs of GOP Doctors Caucus Named.
