Footing the Bill for Healthcare By Bassam A. Kawwass, FACHE As the administrator of a large, independent cardiology practice, I regularly scour the media and healthcare journals for news that might directly affect our patients, as well as our practice. Especially since the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, culling through this material can be a … [Read more...] about Practice Management Winter 2014
WInter 2014 Hampton Roads Physician
The Future of Physical Therapy
ByJeff Verhoef, PT, MBA It’s no secret that medical practice owners live busy lives. And so do patients. When physical therapy is the best course of treatment for patients – whether prescribed after a surgery, as a conservative approach to help prevent the need for surgery or to help manage the pains associated with a chronic illness – that can often mean a suggested two … [Read more...] about The Future of Physical Therapy
Uni Knee Offers Alternative to Total Knee Replacement, Shorter Rehabilitation for Knee Surgery Patients
By Dr. Anthony Bevilacqua, Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Knee pain is one of the most common ailments for athletes, weekend warriors, runners and even equestrians. All too often, patients push through the pain or ignore the warning signs, hoping things will get better. That approach often starts from a place of fear – fear of knee replacement surgery, long … [Read more...] about Uni Knee Offers Alternative to Total Knee Replacement, Shorter Rehabilitation for Knee Surgery Patients
Patient-Specific Knee Implants for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Joint Damage
By Robert J. Snyder, MD It’s a fact of life that as we age, our knees deteriorate and develop arthritis. Some patients are genetically blessed and don’t seem to develop significant arthritis. Others aren’t as lucky, and older age, previous injuries and damage to the knee produce severe, life-style altering changes. Knee replacement surgery has evolved significantly over … [Read more...] about Patient-Specific Knee Implants for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Joint Damage
Medical Professional Spotlight Winter 2014
Recognizing Outstanding Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Hampton Roads Christine K. Daley, NP By Alison Johnson During her 11 years as an adult nurse practitioner in Virginia, Christine K. Daley has thrown her energy into advancing her profession locally and across the state. Daley, a member of the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team at Riverside … [Read more...] about Medical Professional Spotlight Winter 2014
