Michigan Medicine Magazine

Cover Story:

Fresh Faces on the Frontlines of State Departments Work to Support Physicians

Also In This Issue:

• May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
• Understanding the Independent Contractor Relationship. Who Qualifies? 
• MSMS Regulatory Advocacy
• Wearable Medical Devices Give Abundant Data - and Risks

Cover Story:

HEALTH CAN'T WAIT

Also In This Issue:

• It's Time for Kindergarten Roundup: Make Sure Your Pediatric Patients are Up-to-Date on Vaccines
• WHEN can you Google search a job applicant? That is the question.
• New Controlled Substance Prescribing Rules in Effect
• Survey: Doctors Conflicted but Patients Still Top Concern

Cover Story:

Health Care Dominates 2018 Election Cycle

Also In This Issue:

• Recreational Marihuana is Legal. Now What?
• Michigan Legislature Dominated by New Names, Faces
• MSMS Legislative & Regulatory Platform and Priorities
• Survey: Doctors Conflicted but Patients Still Top Concern

Cover Story:

Reengineer Your Work Day to Prevent Burnout
 
Also In This Issue:

• Michigan Legislation on Sexual Assault Prevention and Retention of Medical Records
• The Rise of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
• Distraction Devices in Healthcare: Malpractice Implications 
• Providing Letters of Recommendation for Departing Staff: A Worthwhile Pursuit or an Invitation for a Lawsuit?

Cover Story:

EHRs and Interoperability: The Fatal Flaw
 
Also In This Issue:

• Wrapping Up the 2017-18 Flu Season and Looking Ahead to Prevent Flu in 2018-19
• Michigan Primary Elections Bring Surprises; Expected Outcomes
• EHRs Can Advance Good Medicine if Doctors are Aware of the Risks 
• Confrontation is hard, but saying hard things doesn't have to be paralyzing

Cover Story:

Negotiating with Payers
 
Also In This Issue:

• Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccine
• Communication and Resolution Programs Improve Patient Safety, Mitigate Risk
• A Culture of Respect...Little Things Can Make a BIG Difference