What are the areas of agreement and controversy in clinical practice guidelines for reflux disease, and is it feasible to create a clinical protocol for otolaryngologists? Background: With the movement in […]
Patients Respond to Oral BRAF Inhibitor
In patients with stage IV melanoma with distant metastases, what is the response rate to an oral inhibitor of the protein kinase BRAF? Background: There are few effective therapies for patients […]
Transoral Robotic Surgery, Chemotherapy Outcomes Similar in Patients with AOC
What are the safety, toxicity and oncologic outcomes of patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery (TORS), neck dissection and adjuvant therapy for advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (AOC)? Background: Most patients with […]
Letters: Taking the Lead on Safety
I read with great interest the article published in the December 2010 issue of ENT Today, “Safety Net: With violence on the rise, otolaryngologists implement prevention strategies”. Physician safety in the workplace is still largely ignored and your article serves to further awareness of the problem. I thank you for providing this forum.
Happy Patients, Happy Doctors: Patient satisfaction surveys will become an important part of your practice
When Kevin Watson joined Colorado Otolaryngology Associates, PC, as administrator nearly two years ago, the Colorado Springs practice wasn’t asking patients about their care experience in a systematic fashion. “They had done some patient surveys, but it was all hard copy and they hadn’t received a great response,” he said.
New Ways to Deliver Care: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation promises cost-cutting ideas
One of the most common criticisms of the 2010 health care reform law is that it doesn’t do enough to reduce health care costs. Richard Gilfillan, MD, however, begs to differ.
Purchase Options: Review these ownership provisions before signing your employment agreement
Physicians who join a medical practice often have the opportunity to purchase an equity interest in the practice after some period of employment with the group, an issue that is usually addressed in the physician’s employment agreement. If you think you may be interested in such a partnership, you should carefully review your employment agreement before signing it. The amount of detail in the employment agreement regarding potential ownership will vary depending on the practice and the negotiating power of the individual physician. Clearly, the more specificity found in the contract, the better you will be served.
Closing the Knowledge Gap: New food allergy guidelines provide clarity to some otolaryngologists
Imaging at a Crossroads: CT scan providers urged to initiate accreditation
Otolaryngologist Pioneers New Practice Model: Dr. Russell heralds hospitalist role as others ponder the concept’s staying power
On July 1, after five years in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, most recently as chief resident, Matthew Russell, MD, is joining the faculty there as an assistant professor. Normally, that career arc is not nationally noteworthy.
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