VBC (value-based care) is coming to otolaryngology offices within the next five years through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) initiatives, and otolaryngology needs strategies for responding to how value, outcomes, and cost will be captured and measured
The Triological Society (TRIO) has been awarded an R25 grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to establish the Neely National Clinician–Scientist Mentorship Network. This program aims to cultivate the next generation of otolaryngologist–scientists through comprehensive mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. It will be the first national mentorship network for otolaryngologist–scientists.
On April 23, the FTC issued a final rule banning non-competition agreements. After a roller coaster of litigation and uncertainty that lasted months, the FTC Final Rule was halted by a federal court in Texas, in the form of a nationwide injunction. Now the question looms: What does this mean for current and future physician noncompetes?
Fundamental to medical decision making is the challenging task of weighing the benefits against the risks of any given treatment decision. Clinical guidelines and protocols help with this decision making, which is further informed by physician judgment, particularly when the evidence is weak or lacking.
Providers must do their own due diligence when introducing a new device to patients. We need to understand the risk–benefit profile compared to our current gold standard.
The use of Facebook by physicians provides psychological safety and well-being in a novel way that far exceeds what may or may not exist or be offered by our employers as a human resources or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education function.
Prepare early. Gather data. Develop a plan. Know your market. Consider termination. Hire a lawyer. These are some tips experts suggest physicians and physician groups keep in mind when negotiating contractual arrangements with insurance companies.
Quiet quitting refers to employees who do the bare minimum to remain employed. The trend is prevalent among younger workers—Gen Z and younger millennials—who report that they feel unsupported, that managers do not care about their development, and that they lack opportunities to learn and grow.
It’s predicted that the capabilities of AI and AI-supported applications will include enhancement of pertinent data summaries that are far more comprehensive than individual physician literature searches can provide.
Social media use within otolaryngology is increasing rapidly, mainly for professional networking but also for applications that directly impact patient care, such as patient education and study recruitment.