Winter 2019

Review how to better prepare your portfolio for a downturn – and how to take advantage of one if it occurs.    Market volatility is an inevitable part of investing. It’s understandable that tumultuous times will likely trigger emotional responses to match. Remember, it’s important to take a deep breath, pick up the phone and talk to a trusted advisor – one who has … [Read more...] about Maneuvering Through an Unpredictable Market

By Scott Bradley, MD A growing fear of prescribing opioid painkillers has, unfortunately, also had a negative impact on chronic pain patients who truly need these medications to function.  To ensure that opioids remain in our toolbox for the right patients, physicians of all specialties must fully educate themselves on current federal and state regulations, and learn how … [Read more...] about A Call for Education on Opioid Prescription

By Anthony M. Bevilacqua, DO Many patients who would benefit from a total hip replacement are still unaware of how much the surgery has changed in recent years. The continuous evolution of less invasive surgical techniques and safer, more durable implants has increased the benefits of this procedure both for younger, more active patients and the traditional older population … [Read more...] about Educating Patients on the Game-Changing Improvements in Total Hip Replacements

By Nora Ciancio   Telemedicine has become mainstream practice in the United States. As patients continue to demand convenient access to care, often outside of business hours, providers now view telemedicine as a necessary service. The absence of some type of telehealth, through portal access, phone calls, or video messaging, can place practices at a … [Read more...] about Legal Perspectives on Telemedicine

By: Ramón Virasoro, MD – Urology of Virginia, PLLC, and Eastern Virginia Medical School The first time I visited the Dominican Republic (DR), I felt as if I were meeting friends I’d known for a long time. Each physician, nurse and technician was welcoming and full of compassion. They worked hard to care for their people and to make the most of the resources they had. As a … [Read more...] about Meeting the Global Need for Safe Surgical Care