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Hypotension and shock are both recognized as complications post-cardiac surgery. Some patients may develop more severe shock refractory to fluids and catecholamines. This response is also known as today's podcast episode, topic: vasoplegia after cardiac surgery. For this discussion, Dr. Sergio Zanotti is joined by Dr. Iqbal Ratnani M.D, an intensivist who practices at the DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and the Center for Critical Care at Houston Methodist Hospital. Tune in by following the links in the comments. #BringingBetterToTheBedside #Podcast

“By ensuring timely and appropriate care, especially for those with chronic conditions, SLTCM’s goals are those of most ACOs: help our partners improve patient experience, enhance care delivery, prevent unnecessary service duplication, and minimize medical errors,” says Dr. Sandeep Yadavalli, Associate Chief Medical Officer for SLTCM. The world of accountable care organizations (ACOs) can be complex, but choosing the right partner doesn't have to be. Whether you're a physician group or a facility looking to join an ACO to enhance patient outcomes, finding a partner that checks all the right boxes is crucial. From prioritizing patient-centered care to leveraging cutting-edge data analytics, these 6 essential factors will guide you in making the best choice for long-term success. Learn how you can elevate your ACO strategy by reading the new article via Skilled Nursing News below! https://bit.ly/3Xn0ILC

Are you passionate about emergency medicine and patient-centered care? Join Sound, where our practice is driven by strong physician leadership, empowered teams, and clinical excellence. Explore some of our featured opportunities below: Medical Director in Aiken, South Carolina: https://bit.ly/3AzhlKY Medical Director in Plainview, Texas: https://bit.ly/3yHYIUk EM Physician in Manhattan, Kansas: https://bit.ly/3Qo5yW3 EM Physician in Pittsburg, Kansas: https://bit.ly/3AwdC0K

In South Carolina, a medical center's emergency department (ED) was grappling with increasing patient numbers and longer wait times, leading to many patients leaving without receiving care. Despite efforts like a provider-in-triage (PIT) program, the lack of full-time nursing support made it challenging to fully staff the 25-bed ED and achieve the necessary improvements in patient care and throughput. See how we did it by following the link below! https://bit.ly/476Oxpt

We're proud to announce that Dr. Chris Long, a hospitalist with AdventHealth Central Texas, was recently honored with the Exemplary Stroke Response: Best Bed to Needle Time award by the AdventHealth Central Texas Physician Liaison and Business Development team. This recognition highlights Dr. Long's exceptional care for an incoming stroke patient. Thank you, Dr. Long, for bringing better to the bedside and making an impact on our patients' lives. Pictured from left to right: Chelsi Thornton, Rita Kilgo, Dr. Chris Long, Dr. David Boltan, Sarah Sooter.

Sound Physicians is historically known as a physician practice of hospitalists, emergency medicine clinicians, critical care clinicians, anesthesia, and telemedicine, but over the past several years, we've heavily focused on value-based care. In this blog, Dr. Thomas Kim, Chief Medical Officer, Sound Long-Term Care Management, talks about the importance of long-term care accountable care organizations (ACOs) and their benefits to long-term care patients. He breaks down the care model for Sound’s ACO and explains how they support participating physicians to achieve better outcomes. Read the blog by following the link in the comments! #BringingBetterToTheBedside

Medicine is as much an art as it is a science, and throughout history, many incredible medical breakthroughs have come about via trial and error. In this episode, April Burke, PA-C, MMS and Alicia Scheffer quiz one another on some interesting wonders to have made a mark on healthcare history. Play along, test your knowledge, and (hopefully) learn something new! (Trigger warning: discussions of blood and use of insects in medical treatment) Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MlvjCR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XaWVkA Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3XaWVRC

Join us in a role where leadership is embraced at every level, and autonomy is celebrated to better serve our communities. Together, we bring better ideas, better approaches, and better care to the bedside every day. Explore your future with us! Hospitalist or Nocturnist Physician in Columbus, Ohio: https://bit.ly/43oMCeh Nocturnist in Rocky Mount, North Carolina: https://bit.ly/4c3bueu Hospitalist in Clovis, New Mexico: https://bit.ly/4dCaVZU Hospitalist or Nocturnist in Casper, Wyoming: https://bit.ly/412CBR0 Hospitalist or Nocturnist in Apple Valley, California: https://bit.ly/3M4Z0YY #BringingBetterToTheBedside

We’re truly grateful to have Dr. Drey Pavlov bringing better to the bedside for his patients at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. "The nurses were outstanding. I felt well cared for,” said one of Dr. Pavlov’s patients. “[He] went over and above for my health issues. He ... has a passion for his patients’ well-being. I've never met a doctor like him who has so much compassion and empathy." Thank you, Dr. Pavlov, for your dedication and for making such a positive impact on your patients' lives! #BringingBetterToTheBedside

After more than a decade of success with Sound’s hospital medicine program, a Southwestern U.S. hospital system awarded Sound Physicians the emergency medicine (EM) and hospital Medicine (HM) service lines for another of its hospitals. As with any transition from employed to outsourced groups, issues may arise. This hospital transition — which included the EM and HM physicians who were previously part of the hospital’s multispecialty group — presented a few of those challenges. Learn how our emergency and hospital medicine teams navigated the complex hospital transition by following the link here: https://bit.ly/4cFYpIT