The current Kentucky physician reporting period for continuing medical education (CME) is approaching the end of this cycle. The current reporting cycle runs from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2026. Now is a good time to check your transcripts to ensure you are on track to meet all licensure requirements. For activities accredited by…
After caring for hearts in Louisville for more than three decades, Joseph A. Lash, M.D., is preparing to close a remarkable chapter in medicine. As executive medical director of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute and Rounsavall Family Foundation endowed chair, Dr. Lash witnessed and contributed to transformations in cardiovascular care that have fundamentally changed what…
By focusing on small steps, physicians can help patients make meaningful, lasting improvements to lifestyle habits that contribute to chronic disease. Time constraints and patient resistance can make conversations about activity, diet, stress reduction and other improvements feel secondary. Even small, incremental lifestyle changes can lead to significant long-term improvements in health outcomes. The Small…
Legislation signed in December 2022 affects Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners and requires a one-time, eight-hour training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. MATE Act compliance training Complete your training online Start today at PCSS Highlights of new DEA training requirement: The eight hours of training can…
Reviewed by Amber L. Pendleton, M.D. Implementing the principles of trauma-informed care across a primary care team and community resources provides an opportunity to focus on adverse childhood experiences and social-care needs, with the potential to improve lifelong health. Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, embarked on a program to…
Pediatric simulation isn’t much different from the training that allowed airline pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger make a successful emergency landing on the Hudson River after a bird strike caused engine failure on the passenger jet taking off from New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The so-called “Miracle on the Hudson” was possible only because pilots train on…
Pride Month offers an opportunity to reevaluate our health care standards to ensure we are practicing in a safe, supportive way for all patients. And, as we celebrate this month, it’s important we take this time to reflect, understand and learn in order to better provide more inclusive care. Affirming a patient’s identity We cannot…
All individuals in Kentucky, regardless of profession, are required by law to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Health care providers, due to their knowledge and expertise, can offer investigators a wealth of information and insight into children’s medical conditions and injuries. Making reports to investigators clearly, effectively and without delay can significantly alter the…
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) has launched a program to equip health care providers with resources to confront vaccine hesitancy and immunization delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and president of PIDS, is working with Gary S….
In addition to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid exposure to the coronavirus, health care providers should take steps to protect themselves from other risks of the COVID-19 pandemic — burnout and compassion fatigue. Burnout is a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout is the result of…
Episode 12 of the “MedChat” podcast is provided in two parts to address provider compliance with guidelines of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as well as other safeguards when prescribing controlled substances. Part One of the “DEA Provider Compliance” episode discusses the latest guidelines related to administrative aspects of prescribing controlled substances to avoid any…
Episode nine of the “MedChat” podcast is now available. This episode, “Addressing Provider Wellness and Resilience,” discusses the topic of more than half of U.S. doctors experiencing at least one symptom of burnout and a significant worsening of dissatisfaction in recent years. Physician stress and burnout can impact the quality of patient care as well…