OPYS | Physician Services

01/06/2022

https://opys.com/covid-19/what-are-the-data-on-ivermectin-for-covid-19/

Ivermectin, a medicine that has long been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and World Health Organization (WHO) to fight parasites and treat worm infections, has been a topic of controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some experts have argued that public messages about iverme...

12/10/2021

https://opys.com/best-practice/do-financial-incentives-motivate-people-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/

Since the vaccines against COVID-19 were in development, physicians and other healthcare experts recognized that the rollout of the vaccines would likely be met with vaccine hesitancy. While the world has contended with a group of people who are opposed to any type of vaccination - the so-called ant...

12/06/2021

https://opys.com/telehealth-blog-series/telehealth-is-here-to-stay/

Telehealth is here to stay. There, I said it. While many people may not have heard the term ‘telemedicine’ prior to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, the terms ‘virtual health’, ‘virtual visit’, and ‘video visit’ are now commonly used to describe a telehealth visit; also known as a li...

10/20/2021

https://opys.com/patient-care/new-guidelines-for-preventing-recurrent-stroke/

Strokes are common and can lead to significant disability or death. Ischemic strokes that involve blockages in blood flow in the brain due to plaques or clots account for nearly 90% of all strokes in the U.S.It has long been recognized that suffering one stroke significantly increases one’s risk f...

10/18/2021

Are Pregnant Women Willing To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19?

https://opys.com/covid-19/are-pregnant-women-willing-to-get-vaccinated-for-covid-19/

When the COVID-19 vaccinations were first authorized for emergency use, there was significant debate around whether pregnant women should receive the vaccines. With a lack of adequate data, it was difficult for physicians to advise that pregnant women pursue vaccination. With initial data suggesting...

08/17/2021

https://opys.com/general/avoiding-antibiotic-resistance-requires-messaging-focused-on-harm-to-individuals/

The risks of antibiotic resistance have long been recognized, and public health organizations have made significant efforts to help us avoid growing antibiotic resistance through public education campaigns that tend to emphasize how misuse of antibiotics can harm society. However, there has been lit...

07/22/2021

New Data Comparing The Effects Of Specific Cancer Therapies In Lung Cancer

https://opys.com/emergency-physicians/new-data-comparing-the-effects-of-specific-cancer-therapies-in-lung-cancer/

Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. Emerging research is demonstrating the power of genetic testing to help us target therapies to the specific needs of subpopulations of patients rather than attempt to deploy one-size-fits-all therapeutics.

06/15/2021

Enjoying a great conference with Indiana Rural Health Association!

05/31/2021

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

05/10/2021

It’s National Hospital Week! Over the past year, hospitals across the country faced major challenges as the pandemic continued. Join us as we extend our gratitude to our hospital partners and medical professionals. We take great pride in what we do, and an even greater pride in the individuals who do it. Thank you!

05/06/2021

Happy Nurses Week!

04/26/2021

https://opys.com/hospitalists/what-is-the-role-for-artificial-intelligence-in-the-practice-of-medicine/

The value propositions for AI in radiology are extensive. Given that AI can learn from countless images, it has the power to image match and identify patterns that may elude human capabilities.

04/23/2021

https://opys.com/general/how-does-cosmetic-surgery-make-women-feel-about-themselves/

Regardless of the reasons that women are seeking cosmetic surgery at higher rates, it is important to understand what impact these procedures have on women.

04/14/2021

We're hiring! This position can be located in either our Indianapolis, IN office or our Knoxville, TN office. Check it out!

https://www.indeed.com/job/billing-coordinator-fe01cc66a9765158

04/05/2021

03/30/2021

Thank a Doctor today! 🏥🥼🩺💙