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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to re-double efforts to combat the opioid epidemic that claimed over 100,000 lives in 2021 alone. With the steep rise in opioid-related deaths throughout the pandemic, healthcare professionals face increased challenges to develop better opioid prescribing habits while maintaining quality care. On this episode of #BeyondClinicalMedicine, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, discusses the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program - a collaborative effort in Washington state to promote clinician-driven guidelines for improved opioid prescribing techniques - with Dr. Nathan Schlicher, Regional Medical Director of Quality Assurance and Associate Director of Litigation Support, and clinical lead for the program. Listen to the full episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-clinical-medicine-episode-43-improving-opioid/id1448368944?i=1000575049607 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jE3Jmi1Xmr6mfCoezG8I2?si=32859afa65eb484e
Skilled Nursing News interviewed TeamHealth’s Darren Swenson, MD, CPE, MSHQSM, System Medical Director, Post-Acute Care, to gain his views on lowering readmissions through data integration. Dr. Swenson recommends three data points: antipsychotic use, fall risk and overall risk of readmission. These data points can help chronic care management programs mitigate some of the challenges SNFs face. Read the interview
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Women’s Equality Day is a time to remember all the equality women have achieved, but it is also a time to raise awareness for rights women still lack or have lost. Persistent disparities are particularly evident in the field of medicine. On our blog, Dr. Khadeja Haye, National Medical Director, Acute Services Hospitalist, OB/GYN Hospitalist, discusses addressing the gender bias in healthcare: "It’s time to spread information and continue to fight for equality, in healthcare and all aspects of life for women everywhere."
In 1996, Dr. Brian McMurray, Associate Director, Litigation Support Team, responded to the call to serve the people of Ukraine on medical mission. During his first trips, he discovered a life-long passion and has now returned from his 44th trip to Ukraine earlier this year. In this #BeyondClinicalMedicine episode, hear more of Dr. McMurray's incredible story of partnership with medical professionals and civilians, even amidst the country's ongoing conflict.
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Our in-hospital team of OB/GYN physicians provide round-the-clock care, particularly for emergent women’s health cases. Their work enables patients to receive treatment sooner, reducing risk and improving outcomes.
Weren't able to attend our live webinar with Becker's discussing crisis plan creation and execution? Access the full-length webinar and q&a session. Hear more about creating effective disaster management plans from TeamHealth operators and clinicians with front-line experience responding to mass casualty and weather-related crises. Access the full recorded webinar.
In our latest #THInTheLife story, Bryan Balentine, MD, FACEP, Assistant System Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, shares his experiences with international medical mission trips and how giving back to those in need has given him a new outlook on his professional and personal life.
Leading up to #WomensEqualityDay, Jennifer Daly reflects on the progress made for women's equality, despite the many barriers and struggles faced throughout history. Read Jennifer's reflections and her challenge to re-double efforts towards equality.
