The series of monthly broadcast reports features new research from Annals of Internal Medicine, clinical guidelines, healthcare public policy issues and a host of other topics.
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The ACOFP Podcast is designed to provide Osteopathic Family Physicians, Residents and Students a resource to access hot topics and recorded lectures. Topics include: Updates in Immunizations, Technology in Medicine, Family/Work Balance, Clinical Readiness, and more.
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Rio Grande Valley Alliance Achieves Shared Savings Success Through Population Health Physician-led ACOs have been shown to be more successful at improving outcomes and reducing costs than hospital-run ACOs. Looking at a case study with Rio Grande Valley Health Alliance (RGVHA) ACO in South Texas, learn how 24 primary care physicians joined together…
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Telemedicine for the Family Physician
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Telemedicine is the fastest growing medical technology and will change the way physicians communicate with patients. This podcast explains how telemedicine provides additional touchpoints for physicians and patients in a busy family medicine practice and which telemedicine platforms can be used. Though not a replacement for in-office visits, teleme…
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Hierarchical Condition Coding - Document and Code for Serious Illnesses for Accurate Payment Hierarchical Condition Coding (HCC) is required in capitated plans such as Medicare Advantage. Coding should be specific for the patient’s condition and well documented in the patient’s record. Understand that HCC relates to serious life-altering, life-thre…
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A Day in the Life of a DPC Physician
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Anastasia Benson, DO is a family physician and owner of Paradigm Family Health, a direct primary care practice (DPC) in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, she shares learnings about the inner workings of her DPC practice. She reviews start-up costs, and how to set pricing for patients for office visits, tests, and screening. Dr. Benson actively recrui…
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The Power of Improving Patient Satisfaction
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Small things have a big impact on patients. Listen as Christopher Scuderi, DO, Associate Chair, Department of Family Medicine, U. Florida shares insightful ideas on how to improve patient satisfaction while delivering quality care. Change involves not just the physician, but everyone in the office. In reviewing feedback from patients seen in the cl…
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How to Start a DPC Practice and What to Expect
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This podcast is a “tell all” about starting and maintaining a successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice; an interesting and less complex environment for family physicians. Chris Larson, DO is the CEO of Austin, Texas-based Euphoria Health DPC, which he founded three years ago. Dr. Larson provides answers to common DPC questions about start-up c…
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An Annual Wellness Visit, or AWV, is recommended for all Medicare Part B patients who have been on Medicare for 12 months. The AWV determines the status of the patient’s overall health, including chronic disease(s), medications, weight and BMI, and more. Dr. Robert Pedowitz explains what is included and why it is important for all Medicare Part B p…
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Clinical Practice Improvement Activities Improve Outcomes (QPP Part 5)
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The last element of the QPP is Clinical Practice Improvement Activities. These are ways your practice has improved processes, programs and care coordination to improve outcomes and the patient experience. This podcast teaches how these activities can help your practice as well as your QPP performance score. Presented by: Debbie Sarason, ACOFP Manag…
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Advancing Care Information Through Communications (QPP Part 4)
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Advancing Care Information is the third element of the QPP. This is an attestation that focuses on how you are using your EMR to broaden your communication with referral physicians and your patients. The category of Advancing Care Information includes keeping your system secure and HIPPA compliant. Presented by: Debbie Sarason, ACOFP Manager of Pra…
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Putting Quality in the Quality Payment Program (QPP Part 2)
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Quality is the most important element of the CMS Quality Payment Program. This podcast summarizes the process for tracking quality outcomes during the year. It gives examples of quality measures for family physicians and how they are calculated and reported. The podcast also explains how population health can be used to improve outcomes and simplif…
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How Resource Use Affects Cost (QPP Part 3)
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Resource Use is the second category used in QPP. Resource Use refers to the cost to the healthcare system of treating your Medicare Part B patients. This information is gathered through Medicare Claims that you file for the year. This podcast shows how CMS figures your Resource Use score. Presented by: Debbie Sarason, ACOFP Manager of Practice Enha…
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Are Alternative Payment Models Right for You?
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Nicole Bixler, DO, MBA, FACOFP discusses the various Alternative Payment Models, Medicare Advantage, Capitated Plans and Comprehensive Primary Care Plus in this podcast. She will cover key characteristics of each model to help decide which might be right for your family medicine practice.
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New – CMS Diabetes Prevention Program for 2018 – Pre-Diabetic Patients
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Jay Shubrook, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP, Professor Primary Care Department, Touro University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, shares important information about the new CMS Diabetes Prevention Program. Dr. Shubrook discusses how to access resources and set up the program. He also explains the payments for physicians who enroll patients and the parameters …
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Quality Payment Program - Overview 2018 (QPP Part 1)
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The first in the series of Quality Payment Program (QPP) podcast episodes explains what is new for 2018. It also provides a brief overview of the four categories that determine your performance score – and your incentive or penalty adjustment – Quality, Resource Use, Advancing Care Information and Clinical Practice Improvement Activities. Future po…
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Achieving a High-Performance Health Care System with Universal Access: What the United States Can Learn from Other Countries
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In a new evidence-based paper, the American College of Physicians analyzes health care in the United States and 12 other industrialized countries and identifies lessons that could be applied to the particular political and social culture of the United States to achieve a high performing health care system, including achieving universal health insur…
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ACP Releases New Advice for Cervical Cancer Screening
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released clinical advice for cervical cancer screening in average risk women without symptoms.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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ACP Releases New Advice for Cervical Cancer Screening--Audio
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released clinical advice for cervical cancer screening in average risk women without symptoms.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Successful Team-Based Care Strategies in Family Medicine - Part 2
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Christopher Scuderi, DO discusses how successful practices place importance on creating shared and individual goals so the team clearly understands their “why.” Insuring that everyone knows their roles and responsibilities and is educated and empowered to do their tasks exclusively saves time and resources. Physician-led mutual respect is essential…
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Successful Team-Based Care Strategies in Family Medicine - Part 1
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Christopher Scuderi, DO presents how team-based care may help your practice balance the many challenges of being a Family Physician today. The change to a value-based healthcare system and implementation of the CMS Quality Payment Program are likely the two greatest challenges. Team-based care can provide solutions for Family Physicians, eligible p…
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Tracking Sedentary Time and Mortality--Audio
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A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine confirms that too much time spent sitting increases your risk for death.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine confirms that too much time spent sitting increases your risk for death.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Two studies published in Annals of Internal Medicine found drinking coffee lowers your risk for death.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Two studies published in Annals of Internal Medicine found drinking coffee lowers your risk for death.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Yoga, Physical Therapy or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain
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Yoga is as effective as physical therapy for easing low back pain according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study is unique in that participants were mostly economically disadvantaged and racially diverse.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Yoga, Physical Therapy or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain--Audio
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Yoga is as effective as physical therapy for easing low back pain according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study is unique in that participants were mostly economically disadvantaged and racially diverse.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Missed Opportunities for Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination Among Departing U.S. Adult Travelers Receiving Pretravel Health Consultations
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A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says more than half of U.S. travelers who are eligible to receive a pre-travel measles vaccine are not getting it, which could result in outbreaks here in the U.S.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Missed Opportunities for Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination Among Departing U.S. Adult Travelers Receiving Pretravel Health Consultations--Audio
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A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says more than half of U.S. travelers who are eligible to receive a pre-travel measles vaccine are not getting it, which could result in outbreaks here in the U.S.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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American College of Physicians issues guideline for treating low bone density or osteoporosis to prevent fractures in women and men
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published today in Annals of Internal Medicine that physicians treat women with osteoporosis with bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate, or zoledronic acid) or denosumab, a biologic agent. ACP recommends that physicians offer drug treatment with…
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American College of Physicians issues guideline for treating low bone density or osteoporosis to prevent fractures in women and men--Audio
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published today in Annals of Internal Medicine that physicians treat women with osteoporosis with bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate, or zoledronic acid) or denosumab, a biologic agent. ACP recommends that physicians offer drug treatment with…
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Study: Being overweight at any point in adulthood increases risk for death--Audio
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People who are obese or overweight at some point in their adult lives have an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other causes. Analyzing weight history over a period of time, rather than at a single point, reversed the paradoxical association between excess weight and reduced mortality that had been seen in previous stud…
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Study: Being overweight at any point in adulthood increases risk for death
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People who are obese or overweight at some point in their adult lives have an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other causes. Analyzing weight history over a period of time, rather than at a single point, reversed the paradoxical association between excess weight and reduced mortality that had been seen in previous stud…
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American College of Physicians issues recommendations to prevent and treat substance use disorders--Audio
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Citing the rising epidemic of deaths from drugs particularly from opioids and heroin the American College of Physicians(ACP) is advocating treating substance use disorders rather than criminalizing them.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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American College of Physicians issues recommendations to prevent and treat substance use disorders
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Citing the rising epidemic of deaths from drugs particularly from opioids and heroin the American College of Physicians(ACP) is advocating treating substance use disorders rather than criminalizing them.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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American College of Physicians issues guideline for treating nonradicular low back pain--Audio
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine that physicians and patients should treat acute or subacute low back pain with non-drug therapies such as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation.…
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American College of Physicians issues guideline for treating nonradicular low back pain
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine that physicians and patients should treat acute or subacute low back pain with non-drug therapies such as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation.…
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Crush the COMLEX! SAACOFP and a panel of top-scoring osteopathic students from around the nation who have recently aced their COMLEX Level 1 exams share their test taking skills. Learn tips and strategies, what resources they used, how they incorporated board studying with school, and much more! Panelists: Karla Guerra, Doctor of Osteopathic Medici…
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ACP updates recommendations for treatment of type 2 diabetes--Audio
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Physicians should prescribe metformin to patients with type 2 diabetes when medication is needed to improve high blood sugar, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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ACP updates recommendations for treatment of type 2 diabetes
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Physicians should prescribe metformin to patients with type 2 diabetes when medication is needed to improve high blood sugar, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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The Dual Leader: Managed Care and Manager Mom
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This presentation discusses leadership at work, in the profession and at home. Dr. Nicole Bixler, DO, MBA, FACOFP shares her practice model: how to balance working full time and being involved in the osteopathic profession with maintaining a fulfilling home life.
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This podcast is a forward-looking discussion focused on where medical technology is going. During the presentation, the speaker considers not only which technologies are and might be available, but how the practice of medicine might change if they are implemented.
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Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake--AUDIO
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Research being published in Annals of Internal Medicine showed that people who consume a Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and type two diabetes.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake
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Research being published in Annals of Internal Medicine showed that people who consume a Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and type two diabetes.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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ACP recommends cognitive behavioral therapy as initial treatment for chronic insomnia
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia should be the first-line treatment for adults with chronic insomnia, the American College of Physicians recommends in a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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ACP recommends cognitive behavioral therapy as initial treatment for chronic insomnia--AUDIO
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Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia should be the first-line treatment for adults with chronic insomnia, the American College of Physicians recommends in a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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Major Depresive Disorder Guideline--Audio
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ACP finds that cognitive behavioral therapy and second generation antidepressants are similarly effective treatments for adults with major depressive disorderOleh The American College of Physicians
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ACP finds that cognitive behavioral therapy and second generation antidepressants are similarly effective treatments for adults with major depressive disorderOleh The American College of Physicians
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USPSTF Issues Final Mammography Recommendations-Audio
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The breast cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are being published as final in Annals of Internal MedicineOleh The American College of Physicians
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USPSTF Issues Final Mammography Recommendations
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The breast cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are being published as final in Annals of Internal MedicineOleh The American College of Physicians
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American College of Physicians Advises Clinicians Should Prescribe Generic Medications Whenever Possible
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New advice from the American College of Physicians says that all clinicians should prescribe generic medicines whenever possible.Oleh The American College of Physicians
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