by Frances J. Jones, MD, FACG The American Cancer Society has estimated that in 2021, over 20,000 people will be diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. Early detection is the key to cancer treatment. Thanks to advanced technology on the rise, physicians now have many effective tools to combat gastrointestinal cancers – colon cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and … [Read more...] about Advanced Gastrointestinal Technology on the Rise
Prenatal Program Works for a Healthier Future for Babies
For more than eight years, the Prenatal Universal Screen Program – at Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula (SBVP), a local nonprofit – has helped thousands of women be more prepared as parents, starting with healthier pregnancies and positive birth outcomes. The program offers in-depth phone consultations with expectant mothers to identify potential needs. At participating … [Read more...] about Prenatal Program Works for a Healthier Future for Babies
Non-Competes
How to Get a New Job Without Getting into Trouble By Erica Pero It’s a classic dilemma: you’re sick of your old job and start interviewing for a new one...but you have a non-compete. What should you do? Here’s how to avoid a lawsuit from your former employer. Read your existing Employment Agreement. Is there a non-compete? Does your non-compete restrict you from doing … [Read more...] about Non-Competes
New Rules for Making Healthcare Information Portable and Secure
By Nicholas Jimenez Congress thought the HITECH Act of 2009 would promote an open exchange of Electronic Health Information (EHI) among healthcare providers. In Congress’ view, HITECH failed to accomplish its goal. It simply was not working. To address the perceived lack of accessibility and portability of EHI, Congress has now enacted a successor to … [Read more...] about New Rules for Making Healthcare Information Portable and Secure
2021 Advisory Board
Anthony M. Bevilacqua, DOOrthopaedic SurgeonSports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center Jeffrey R. Carlson, MDOrthopaedic SurgeonOrthopaedic and Spine Center Snehal Damle, MDMedical Oncology/HematologyVirginia Oncology Associates Aarti Desai, MDInfectious DiseaseChesapeake Regional Healthcare Daniel J. Dickinson, MD, MPH Internal … [Read more...] about 2021 Advisory Board
