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Prescribing More than Weight-loss Drugs:

by Michael Baker, Physicians Office Resource Staff Writer Let’s be honest, with the introduction of weight loss drugs, conversations between physicians and patients, about dropping those unwanted pounds are picking up. The nice thing for HCPs is that this sometimes-sensitive subject is being brought up by patients themselves, which hasn’t always been the case. But as you know, there is so much more to the conversation than “weight-loss drugs.”

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Optimizing Diagnostics: Key Components to Consider When Selecting a New Hematology Analyzer

by Michael Baker Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource Integrating a hematology analyzer into a medical practice offers several key benefits that can enhance both patient care and operational efficiency. In-house testing allows for immediate processing of blood samples, leading to faster diagnostic results. This can facilitate prompt clinical decision-making, especially in urgent cases.

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Farm to Factory to Table: Ultra Processed Foods

by Adam Irvine, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource Ultra processed foods (UPFs) have become a significant component of many modern diets, and understanding their impact is essential for physicians who strive to promote optimal patient health. As the landscape of food production evolves, it is increasingly important for healthcare providers to recognize not only the nutritional shortcomings of these products but also their broader implications for public health. This article outlines key...

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Understanding and Overcoming Physician Burnout

by Adam Irvine, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource As we begin a new year, our thoughts often turn to hope and improvement. The end of the old and the beginning of a new. A time to re-start and a time to become something more. New year’s resolutions often focus on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual goals with hopes of bettering relationships with others, but also relationships with ourselves.

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AI Medical Scribes

by Michael Baker, Staff Writer Physicians Office Resource When a physician sees 10-25 patients per day those visits can easily blend together by the end of the day. Keeping them straight is vital to the patient’s treatment, safety, and to the physician’s sanity. Documenting visits has long been part of the game with physicians, whether it’s been a medical scribe that silently sits in the corner documenting the entire patient visit on their laptop. Or a physician pausing duri...

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How to Create a Medical Empire Part 6

Part 6: Ambulatory Surgery Centers Investment by Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Part 6 of a 6 Part Series For parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this series please visit PhysiciansOfficeResource.com/articles Entering the laboratory industry offers an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals and investors alike, providing essential services to the medical field while also holding substantial financial promise. With advancements in molecular diagnostics, the lab industry has seen consistent growth,...

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How to Create a Medical Empire Part 5

Part 5: Ambulatory Surgery Centers Investment by Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Part 5 of a 6 Part Series For parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this series please visit PhysiciansOfficeResource.com/articles This is the fifth installment in our series of articles on establishing a multi-business portfolio. Having discussed Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the last edition, it’s time to move to a closely related entity, the Imaging Centers. Currently, there are approximately forty thousand medical imaging cente...

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How To Create A Successful Business. Every Time.

by Dr. Shakeel Ahmed In the world of entrepreneurship, it is considered the pinnacle of success to own your business. Be the King. Run the empire. While for the novice entrant in this world that may seem like a dream trip through life, in reality it is a land filled with missteps, mines and ambushes. The greatest threat to your success, however, comes from within. It is the slow bleed of failures in finances and rampant overhead that will be your denouement.

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Leukemia and the Primary Care Physician

by Michael Baker, Staff Writer Physicians Office Resource Leukemia is a complex and multifaceted hematologic malignancy that presents unique challenges in diagnosis, management, and patient care. Much more complex than what we have time to explore here. However, as primary care physicians (PCPs), you are often the first point of contact for patients, making your role critical in the early detection and referral of leukemia cases. This article aims to provide an overview of leukemia, focusing...

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How to Create a Medical Empire Part 4

Part 4: Ambulatory Surgery Centers Investment by Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Part 4 of a 6 Part Series For parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series please visit PhysiciansOfficeResource.com/articles The nuanced and specialized process of buying into an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is a venture often reserved for a select group of medical professionals, predominantly surgeons. Unlike general medical investments, ASCs offer a unique opportunity that combines clinical expertise with entrepreneurial ac...

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How to Create a Medical Empire Part 3

Part 3: Creating a Multispecialty Group by Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Part 3 of a 6 Part Series For parts 1 and 2 of this series please visit PhysiciansOfficeResource.com/articles “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” —Mother Theresa This chapter is aimed at the physician investor/entrepreneur as they navigate their path into the expansive realm of medical careers and opportunities. Although opening a medical group migh...

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Screening Diabetic Patients with Wounds for PAD and Neuropathy is a Standard of Care

by Dr. Jay Long, MD, Retired Vascular Surgeon, Medical Director – Semler Scientific, Inc. A major lower-extremity amputation has been reported to be the most feared complication by patients experiencing diabetic foot problems. 1 The statistics surrounding diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and potential subsequent amputations are staggering.

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