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Should non-provider entities and individuals manage medical practices? Although the answer might seem obvious, the January 2024 American Academy Of Emergency Medicine Physician Group, Inc. v. Envision Healthcare Corporation et al. lawsuit was poised to resolve that very point within California. The resulting ruling would have clarified whether California’s Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine bars non-clinical business personnel from overseeing physician and other clinically-adjacent decisions. Indeed, the decision would have provided meaningful insight…if Envision Healthcare had only stayed in California. Envision—a larger provider group primarily led by non-clinical leadership—chose to leave California altogether before the ruling could be issued. Although Envision escaped an unfavorable fate, we predict that similar legal challenges will ensue in the future. ➡️https://lnkd.in/gHabwV-c

#AAFPCME | 2024 Physician Health and Well-being Conference registration is open! Come share your story (poster submissions are open), learn new skills (from lifestyle medicine to leadership to career cultivation) and more! #ReclaimingJoy

“What would you do, doc?” This is a question that physicians often hear from their patients or their loved ones, and it’s not a question that palliative care physicians Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow think doctors should shy away from. However, the key to answering it is having an understanding of your patient's values and belief systems and realizing how their options fit into those. You can listen at the link below to learn more about how the doctors build trust with their patients as they help them through decision-making. https://lnkd.in/gTtiz4v3

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“Having a pharmacy in house in your building — it's a game changer for your patients, and it's a game changer for you as a prescriber,” - Dr. Curt Wengel, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Alaska Behavioral Health (AKBH). Learn how partnering with Genoa Healthcare pharmacy has made a difference for AKBH. http://spr.ly/6042YNJAi

What doctors are able to learn during their prescribed 15 minute visits with each patient is often only the tip of the iceberg, when it comes to fully knowing the ins and outs of a patient’s life - let alone their medical history. Writing this, it almost sounds comical to think that a doctor is supposed to accurately remedy a patient’s ills in only 15 minutes while they face a computer screen and type. Yet that is just what has come to be expected of most physicians today. This NY Times article discusses a new memoir by physician Dr. Dean-David Schillinger, called Telltale Hearts. I very much look forward to reading the book but the article touches on some paramount woes facing the medical industry of today. #15MinuteVisit #AccesstoHealthCare #AffordableCare #PrimaryCare #Prevention #LowIncomeCare

Great conference this weekend organized by Dr Mitch Li and Take Medicine Back. Dr Ming Lin was the physician hero of this conference on fighting the corporate practice of medicine. The keynote speaker, Brendan Ballou, DOJ prosecutor and author of "Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America," led an enlightening conversation on private equity in the healthcare space and legislative steps that can be taken to protect patients and physicians. Journalists Alice Tracey from Capitol Forum and executive editor David Dayen from The American Prospect were present. David closed the conference with "Patient Zero: Medicare and the Corporate Practice of Medicine." It's clear that private equity is not done pillaging the healthcare system. Healthcare legal experts Mark Hall, Erin Fuse Brown, and Hayden Rooke-Ley gave a historical and current perspective on the corporate practice of medicine. They reviewed current and future legislative efforts on improving and introducing federal and state doctrines to curb or stop healthcare profiteering. What a dream team! Our Association for Independent is a proud supporter and partner of Take Medicine Back. Let's keep this momentum going! #healthcare #independentmedicine #patientcare #corporatepracticeofmedicine #privateequity #legislation #takemedicineback

Dr. Marcelo Hochman and Daniel Wrenne explore the delicate balance between patient care and financial considerations in medicine. 💼 For physicians, patient relationships often overshadow financial priorities, but conflicting hospital systems can limit autonomy. 🏥 They discuss reshaping the paradigm with private practice, yet financial concerns emerge as a challenge. Navigating this journey? Don't miss out on this episode – tap the link in the comments! Elevate your financial game with our complimentary resources tailored for physicians. #PhysicianLife #FinancialWellness #PrivatePracticeJourney 🩺

🌟 Discover the pride of Mohan Suntha, MD, as he reflects on the impact of the University of Maryland Medical System on patient care. Transitioning from a physician to an administrator, he shares the joy of influencing medicine on a broader scale. 💙👨⚕️ Explore more in the full Q&A: 🔗 https://ow.ly/HL9x50QF16u #Caring4Md

Join me, and Dr. Marcelo Hochman as we dive into the delicate balance between patient care and finances in medicine. 💼 For physicians, patient relationships often overshadow financial priorities, but conflicting hospital systems can limit autonomy. 🏥 We explore the idea of private practice, placing patients at the forefront, yet financial concerns become a hurdle. Embarking on this journey? Don't miss out on this episode – tap the link in the comments! Elevate your financial game with our complimentary resources tailored for physicians. #PhysicianLife #FinancialWellness #PrivatePracticeJourney 🩺