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?
Winter 2024
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?
Improving First-Line Care for Hematuria Patients
By Deja K. Hunt, MSN, NP-BC The diagnostic process for microscopic or gross hematuria can be complex, as red blood cells (RBCs) can come from anywhere in the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the urethra/meatus. According to the American Urological Association, microscopic hematuria is the presence of three or more RBCs per high-power field (HPF). Gross hematuria is … [Read more...] about Improving First-Line Care for Hematuria Patients
