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Lawmakers and health officials warn that this over-the-counter opioid could be the next fentanyl-level crisis. 7-OH sold in a local gas station with colorful packaging and designs. Nicknames like “Perks” allude to the street nickname for Percocet (Percs) As an addiction psychiatrist, I’ve seen so many misconceptions about substances perceived as “natural” or harmless. The emergence of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a potent, concentrated derivative of kratom— is the latest playe

Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash The DEA telemedicine prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances, which lifted the requirement for an initial in-person appointment, are set to expire at the end of this year. But without an alternate permanent pathway for telemedicine-controlled substance prescribing, state medical boards and local DEA offices continue enforcing rigid, outdated, and non-medically necessary in-person location requirements. And providers are left wond

State specific collaboration requirements shape the NP practice experience across the U.S. Photo by Patty Brito on Unsplash State-specific NP-MD collaboration requirements dramatically shape clinical practice. For NPs, these regulations determine not only the scope of care they are able to provide, but also the administrative burdens they must shoulder. For patients, these varying requirements influence access, timeliness, prescription pick-up, paperwork completion, and cont

How do you choose the best Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for your practice? There are many choices out there at a variety of different price points. Some are great. Some are not. Choosing the right EMR for your practice needs is one of the most important professional decisions you will make. Choosing an inadequate EMR can be a costly mistake-slowing you down significantly in your day-to-day work and hindering practice growth. On the other hand, choosing the right EMR can sa

5 Key Tips to Building Long-Term Wealth as a Healthcare Professional Don't hate the game. Learn how to play the game. Lauren Grawert Mar 25, 2025 Medicine is a rewarding career. As a physician, nurse practitioner, or other healthcare professional, you’ve dedicated years to training. You’ve sacrificed SO MUCH to reach this point. I thought that as soon as I finished medical school, money worries would be a thing of the past. But financial well-being in healthcare isn’t always

As providers in outpatient private practice, we know that delivering care is deeply fulfilling. But unpaid patient bills, missed patient co-pays, and no-shows can chip away at the financial foundation that allows us to keep the doors open. And let’s face it- you didn’t pursue a job in healthcare to be a finance wizard. You went into medicine to help people. You need quick, easy, cash management solutions that don’t require a lot of time, thought, or management. To that end, h