Tag: Barriers
Father and son doctor duo breaking barriers in medicine at Richmond hospital
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A father and son are proving there are no limits to what you can accomplish and they’re doing it side by side at a Richmond hospital. Walking down the hall at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Johnston Willis, is a father and son duo both working in radiation oncology. Often confused
Practitioners Face Reimbursement Barriers for Lifestyle Medicine Interventions
The respondents included dietitians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, and physicians. Research results show that many physicians and other clinicians are hindered from helping patients make these changes. A survey of 1286 practitioners shows that 55% reported not receiving any reimbursement for lifestyle medicine practices, while 27% reported some reimbursement and 18% being reimbursed
Rise of Vigilante Medicine; Docs’ COVID Relief Payouts Revealed; Biosimilar Barriers
Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Rise of ‘Vigilante Medicine’ Anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists are encouraging COVID-stricken loved ones and others to leave or avoid hospitals and use unproven treatments like ivermectin instead, NBC News reports, and healthcare workers are often targets