Study Group: Tutoplast Users
Council Members in this Study Group: 13
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Louis Rocco
System Director of Purchasing
HALLMARK HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Louis Rocco is the System Director of Purchasing at Hallmark Health System, in Massachusetts. He has over 25 years of experience in purchasing and has negotiation, analytical, reporting and communication skills in inventory, distribution, purchasing,...
- Michael Bain
Plastic and Reconstructive Physician
Michael A Bain, MDMichael Bain, MD, MS, is a Plastic and Reconstructive Physician in private practice based in Southern California. He has experience in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery including bariatric, breast, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr....
Robert JacobsPlastic Surgeon
COSMETIC SURGERY OF NEW YORK PCRobert Jacobs, MD, is a Plastic Surgeon and Owner of Cosmetic Surgery of New York, an office based practice, since July 1978. He performs most major cosmetic procedures and has experience with all US approved breast implants in addition to being an investigator...
- Forrest Rubenstein
Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Rubenstein Cardiovascular and Thoracic SurgeryForrest Rubenstein, MD, FACS, is a Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon in private practice. Dr. Rubenstein is board certified in General, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. He has experience in cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery, aortic surgery,...
John SpurlockMedical Director
Continence Management Institute of the LeHigh ValleyJohn Spurlock, MD, is Medical Director of the Continence Management Institute of the Lehigh Valley. Dr. Spurlock has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of female urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction. His areas of...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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FDA approval of strattera in kids should be good news for Lilly
May 13, 2008
Analysis by: John Spurlock, Medical Director,FDA Approves Strattera® for Maintenance of ADHD in Children and Adolescents | newsroom.lilly.com
1. Lilly should be pleased with approval of Strattera in children and adolescents 2. Strattera is the superior agent for ADHD 3. approval should boost Liily sales
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March 25, 2008
Analysis by: John Spurlock, Medical Director,New Focus of Inquiry Into Bribes: Doctors | www.nytimes.com
1. Do doctors accept bribes? 2. Would a bribe affect a doctors usage of a product 3. Is there a need for a greater crack down on bribes?
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Preventing Bariatric Surgery Deaths
January 25, 2008
Pinning Down Mortality Rates After Bariatric Surgery | www.medscape.com
Bariatric surgery is a major operative procedure that caries significant morbidity and mortality risks due to the comorbid diseases seen in this patient population. This procedure is increasing in frequency as more patients are willing to have it and more surgeons are becoming proficient. The mortality rate is ~ 1 % at 1 year and 6% at 5 years which is greater than the population at large.
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CMS regulations penalize hospitals for taking care of sickest patients
August 28, 2007
New Medicare Regulations Adopted To Reduce Certain Hospital Infections And Medical Errors | www.medicalnewstoday.com
This article presents the new CMS guidelines that deny higher payments for the additional costs associated with treating patients for certain hospital - acquired infections and medical errors. While these are laudable goals, to assume that all infections are the result of poor medical practice is an oversimplification. The development of nosocomial infections also has to do with the patients disease processes such as diabetes, morbid obesity, immunosuppression, tobacco abuse, etc. While few physicians would argue against enforcing these rules for documented mistakes (medication errors, transfusion mistakes, and objects left in patients bodies), most recognize there is a certain baseline of these other infections which cannot be avoided. Hospitals should only be penalized when their risk adjusted incidence exceeds a standardized baseline.
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Retail drugstore clinics - filling a niche ?
August 28, 2007
Drugstore Clinics Spread, and Scrutiny Grows | www.nytimes.com
Several large drugstores are establishing retail medical clinics within their stores much as eyeglass stores have had optomitrists on site. There is no problem with these clinics per se as long as they practice within the scope of the practitioners license and skill. There are concerns that those clinics staffed by non physicians will be practicing inferior medicine beyond the scope of the practitioner. As these clinics become more widespread, they will certainly come under greater scrutiny.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
- Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
- Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
- Government/Military Hospital or Clinic
- Integrated Healthcare Delivery Network (IDN)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Physician - Attending Physician
- Owner
- Physician - Director
- Partner
- Materials Manager
- Physician - Division Head