The Cornerstone of Medical Innovation and Life-changing Care By Linda G.P. Schneider, MD Clinical research has long been recognized as a pivotal force driving advancements in healthcare innovation. Without the tireless work of clinical trial investigators worldwide, many of the clinical breakthroughs we witness today would not have been possible. As physicians, we are … [Read more...] about Clinical Research
Understanding and Treating First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthritis
By Christopher Dreikorn, DPM Among the millions of people with arthritis, first metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis is the most common type that affects the foot and ankle. Known as arthritis of the big toe or first toe joint, this degenerative condition causes pain with movement. It can cause a prominence to form on the toe, which can severely affect a patient’s ability … [Read more...] about Understanding and Treating First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthritis
Is This Thing On?
What to Understand About Recorded Patient Conversations By Thea Pitzen Research from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice indicates that at least 10–15% of patients record conversations at medical appointments, often secretly. Given that the research is several years old (and some individuals may not admit to making … [Read more...] about Is This Thing On?
The Significance of Strong Provider-Patient Communication
By Graham T. Watson, MD For many years, the role of a physician was to memorize large amounts of information to diagnose and treat patients effectively. But we live in the information age, and while developing a comprehensive understanding of your field still takes brain power, the best physicians are often those with superior interpersonal skills. Further, a patient in … [Read more...] about The Significance of Strong Provider-Patient Communication
The IRS is Offering Penalty Abatements: Do you Qualify?
By Matthew R. Staul, EA, MBA The IRS is automatically waiving failure-to-file penalties on unpaid taxes that were less than $100,000 for the years 2020 and 2021. On Feb. 9, 2022, the IRS announced that they temporarily suspended the mailing of notice letters for balances due. Penalties and interest continued to accrue in the accounts with balances due, and no … [Read more...] about The IRS is Offering Penalty Abatements: Do you Qualify?
