August 24, 2012

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OPYS Defines Physician Services

OPYS acronym: “Our Physicians, Your Success“ OPYS Physician Services, defines its brand and acronym: Our Physicians, Your Success.  The Florida based physician services company has built its brand on its physicians.  From the executive leadership, to the day-to-day hospital based physicians, OPYS achieves clinical excellence.  Its success is largely due to its balance of clinical […]

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July 9, 2012

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ER Physician Services Projected to Increase

According to a recent article by the American Medical News, visits to emergency departments are increasing and are likely to increase with healthcare reform.  ER visits rose from 107.5 million in 2001 to 123.8 million in 2008 according to the article.  At the same time, the demand for physician services dwarfed the supply of residency trained […]

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January 28, 2012

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Hospital Employment Rules vs. Physician Rights

Hospital-based physicians, physician employment, and other physician services, continue to be a source of much discussion in today’s healthcare news.  As the debate and experimentation ensues, physician and medical staff rights, responsibilities, and medical necessity require second guessing.  This has increasingly become evident with the rise of litigation and defensive medicine.  However, there is now […]

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January 3, 2012

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OPYS Introduces New Physician Services

Hospital-based physicians, emergency physicians, and hospitalists are just a few of the physician services now provided by OPYS. Pompano Beach, FL January 3, 2012 – OPYS is proud to launch its newest physician services – Hospital Medicine, and Pediatrics. These new physician services are a natural progression from the existing hospital-based physician services of emergency medicine and […]

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January 2, 2012

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Physicians Have to Manage Smartphone Distractions – American Medical News

amednews: Doctors have to manage smartphone distractions :: Jan. 2, 2012 … American Medical News. As the use of smart phones among physicians increases, so does the concern for medical errors.  Although there is sparse evidence to demonstrate clear causation, several are raising the question.  Much like any other profession, physicians at times will check […]

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December 25, 2011

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Hospital-Based Emergency Care – Still at the Breaking Point

Originally cited from the works of Dr. Donald Berwick and the Institute of Medicine, 6 aims for health care improvement remain prudent today.  The following are the Institute of Medicine’s six aims for health care improvement for both hospitals and all physician services: Safe – Operational systems are in place; implement protocols Effective – Evidence-based […]

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December 24, 2011

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New Hospital-Based Physician Services Video

OPYS, a leading provider of quality hospital-based physician services, introduces new video.  The 60 second video captures the essence of physician services offered. Experience the perfect balance of clinical excellence, with a physician staffing, and management company, who understands the business of hospital-based medicine. Our physicians, your success! Request OPYS today! (800) 526-OPYS OPYS.com

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December 19, 2011

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Physician News: Chewing Herbal Amphetamine Increases Risk of Death

Chewing herbal amphetamine (khat) increases risk of death and stroke in patients with heart disease, so says researchers in a recent study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.  Researchers find that there are worse in-hospital outcomes among acute coronary syndrome patients who chew khat.  In particular, khat chewers were more likely to […]

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December 16, 2011

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iPad System Extremely Useful Tool for Hospital Physicians

It seems technology is advancing the lives of hospital physicians, allowing them to approach patient care more effectively and efficiently, while maximizing the capabilities of nurses. “A Florida hospital has developed a system for wireless real-time monitoring and reprogramming of cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators, using an iPad. A doctor can suggest changes to […]

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December 13, 2011

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Issues Likely to Impact Hospital Physicians in 2012

With the New Year quickly approaching hospital physicians, as well as most folks working on the patient care side of the healthcare industry, are preparing for some significant changes. “Physician News Digest” recently highlighted some areas in which change can be anticipated: 1. The ever-changing nature of medical practices will continue. “Many physicians are choosing […]

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