By J. Mansisidor I n my 20 years of providing mortgage services, I have never seen a seller’s market like this. What makes this market different from the past? COVID fueled the fire of a market already experiencing a lack of inventory (available homes for sale). Add the massive demand on a market already struggling to provide a steady flow of inventory and you get a … [Read more...] about What to Consider When Navigating a Seller’s Market Like We’ve Never Seen Before
Summer 2022 Editorial
Medical Records: What Happens When the Patient Turns 18?
By Thea Pitzen Health care providers who treat minors are likely aware of Virginia’s general laws and regulations regarding such treatment. In most circumstances, you need the consent of the patient’s parent or guardian for any proposed treatment of the minor. But what happens when the patient turns 18? When it comes to medical record access, there are some points to keep … [Read more...] about Medical Records: What Happens When the Patient Turns 18?
Rising Cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Patients
By Latisha Murray, MD With chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis infection rates higher than ever, the need for thorough patient-provider communication is all the more vital. According to the CDC, U.S. health departments have reported 1.8 million cases of chlamydia, 616,392 cases of gonorrhea, and 129,813 cases of syphilis, a more than 20 percent increase in cases since 2015. … [Read more...] about Rising Cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Patients
What is the Difference Between a Side Business and a Hobby?
By Matthew R. Staul, EA, MBA Many individuals find themselves generating revenue outside of their primary source of income, and it is important to determine if that income can be reported on a Schedule C. If the taxpayer’s side operation is intended to generate a profit, and qualifies based on the IRS regulations, then they can take deductions on expenses related to the … [Read more...] about What is the Difference Between a Side Business and a Hobby?
Improved Options for Radiotherapy Patients with Brain Metastases
By Jason T. Shumadine, MD New radiation techniques for patients with multiple brain metastases significantly reduce treatment times and, thanks to extremely precise delivery and dosing, spare more healthy tissue to avoid troubling side effects. While cancers of various origins can spread to the brain via the bloodstream, the majority of systemic treatments such as … [Read more...] about Improved Options for Radiotherapy Patients with Brain Metastases
