INDUSTRY EXPERT ARTICLES

Amol Karnick writes, “As we dive deep into 2022, healthcare preparedness seems to be a major topic of discussion. If there is a single thing that we can learn from the pandemic, it is that we must be ready for whatever comes next. And what is the impact for an imaging department? How can it be prepared? I would say that there are two approaches.” Read what he has to say.

Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan: As a medical practitioner, are you in a position to handle infectious diseases efficiently? Read on to learn more.

One in every five women will suffer from heavy periods during their lifetime, and more than 80% of women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Dr. Kelli Miller, MD, FACOG, Women First, Louisville, KY writes, “As a minimally invasive OBGYN, I’m dedicated to offering women treatment options that are non-invasive, yet most impactful for their menstrual disorders”. Read what she has to say about endometrial ablation.

Successful medical recovery often relies on a patient’s ability to independently manage and actively improve their own health condition. Being able to do this effectively requires an adequate level of health literacy (HL) – the ability to understand and act on healthcare advice to help oneself recover effectively. Read Bernard Ross, CEO and founder, Sky Medical Technology views.

In 1976, Congress passed the Medical Device Amendments (MDA) to charge the FDA with reviewing the safety and effectiveness of medical devices. The MDA heavily regulates high-risk medical devices that are capable of supporting human life through a premarket approval process. Read what a litigation associate in BakerHostetler’s Houston office advises.