The federal act mandates disclosure of physician ownership and investments in healthcare manufacturers and group purchasing organizations

The federal act mandates disclosure of physician ownership and investments in healthcare manufacturers and group purchasing organizations
Otolaryngologist job candidates should be prepared for credential verification, reference checking and additional background investigations
As otolarngology practices earn more income from meeting quality measures and patient satisfaction goals, dividing money among staffers becomes an increasingly important consideration
Otolaryngologists to involve epidemiologists, mental health professionals, and others in patient education, follow-up care, and use of adjunctive hearing-assistance devices
Oral steroids in chronic rhinosinusitis; macrolide therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis; parotid gland lymphoma consideration in parotid lesion evaluation; better dialogues with patients may minimize liability in cranial nerve injury malpractice trials; obesity in children with OSA can lead to depression, withdrawal; many otolaryngologists dissatisfied with current sinus CT results
Physicians’ business associates can now face civil, criminal penalties for violating HIPAA confidentiality laws
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