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Nephrologists

Study Finds Differences in Future Physician Workforce Estimates

HANOVER, N.H. —Compared with a source of data often used regarding physician workforce supply and projected changes, data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that the future physician workforce may be younger but fewer in number than previously projected, according to a ...More
October 21, 2009
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Government & Regulation, Practice Management
How Young Nephrologists Can Prepare for Their Careers

The nephrologist shortage in this country introduces several pitfalls. In order to mitigate as many problems as possible, it’s important that young nephrologists be well prepared for the industry they’re entering. ...More
October 8, 2009
Posted in Articles, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Government & Regulation, Practice Management
Understanding the Nephrologist Shortage

AN ESTIMATED 31 MILLION AMERICANS— 16 percent of the population—have a form of CKD and 506,000 Americans are being treated for ESRD. Unfortunately, the nephrologist population isn’t keeping pace with the exploding CKD and dialysis patient population. ...More
September 30, 2009
Posted in Articles, Business, Practice Management
ASN Podcast Discusses Pros and Cons of Using eGFR

WASHINGTON—The American Society of Nephrology has released a podcast discussing the pros and cons of using the estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) to identify people with chronic kidney disease. ...More
September 23, 2009
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Lifeline Launches Network for Physician Communication

VERNON HILLS, Ill.—Lifeline Vascular Access has launched an integrated network to allow physicians to share clinical practices, patient outcomes and financial data ...More
August 12, 2009
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Guided Care Reduces Costs for Older Chronic Patients

BALTIMORE—The nation's sickest and most expensive patients need fewer healthcare resources and cost insurers less when they are closely supported by a nurse-physician primary care team that tracks their health and offers regular support, according to a study by researchers ...More
August 7, 2009
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
EHRs Help Nephrologists Work with Primary Care Docs

HONOLULU—Nephrologists can improve the health of high-risk patients by reviewing electronic health records and proactively providing e-consultations and treatment plan recommendations with primary care physicians, according to a Kaiser Permanente paper published online July ...More
July 10, 2009
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Clinic Conditions Linked to Primary Care Physician Decline

Adverse work conditions may be to blame for the decline in the number of primary care physicians nationwide, according to a study published in the latest issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. ...More
July 9, 2009
Posted in News, Practice Management
Physicians Should Understand Patient's Values, Preferences

The cornerstone of a good doctor-patient relationship begins with the doctor’s ability to clarify a patient’s preferences and values, especially during a difficult diagnosis, a commentary by Ronald M. Epstein, MD, of the University of Rochester Medical Center that was ...More
July 9, 2009
Posted in News, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Calif. Telemedicine Program Includes Nephrologist

San Joaquin General recently added nephrology and neurology to its menu of telemedicine offerings ...More
July 1, 2009
Posted in News, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management