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Month: September 2017

Measures for Doc MOC

Measures for Doc MOC

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When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras. -Dr. Theodore Woodward, University of Maryland (1940s) [“MOC” refers to Maintenance of Certification. If you are among those readers not familiar with the term, I suggest that you skip to the Background section before reading further.] The Issues While most physicians would agree that each specialist should possess and maintain a core of knowledge, opinions differ as to how to assess the ability of a physician to apply her/his knowledge, skills, and ability in practice. Among…

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Forever United

Forever United

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Anyone old enough remembers where they were and what they were doing when the attack occurred on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. It is seared into our memories and still evokes strong emotions. The days that followed were filled with sadness and anger – but also pride in the way that Americans came together. United. Strong. Unbowed by the aggression. Politics took a pause. Congress even sang God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol. The world shared our pain. Each…

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Lift the Spirit, Catch the Falling

Lift the Spirit, Catch the Falling

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From 1999 through 2004, I was the Chief Medical Officer of Baltimore Medical System, Inc (BMS). The clinical and administrative teams at that federally qualified health center are among the most mission-driven and hardworking professionals with whom I have ever had the privilege of serving. Inspired by their efforts, I composed a song in mid-2001 to highlight the excellent care provided and describe a vision of how like-minded people and organizations could change the world. I planned to debut the piece…

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What Can Medical Practices Learn from the Apple Store?

What Can Medical Practices Learn from the Apple Store?

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After two years of prodding my spouse to let me buy her a new computer, the old PC left her with no choice – it decided not to wake up. A couple of days later, though, I was able to jumpstart it and we rescued her important files (don’t get me started about how many times I suggested routine backups). Clearly, it was time for a new computer. Off to the Apple Store. We walked out with a new MacBook…

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What Works? Improving HPV Vaccination Coverage

What Works? Improving HPV Vaccination Coverage

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This important public health message needs to get out from @CDC and @NCQA on @PubHealthPost: Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all 11- and 12-year-old adolescents receive two doses of the HPV vaccine over a 6-12-month period. From the article: “Normalize” HPV Vaccination Educate patients and providers Provider reminders to patients Provide feedback to providers Increase access to registry data Source: What Works? Improving HPV Vaccination Coverage | Public Health Post