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Mitigating Covid–19 with Soap and Water
By staff reporters
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MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2011/12/06/celebrating-national-hand-washing-awareness-week-2011/
FACILITIES: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2009/07/31/hand-washing-for-healthcare-facilities/
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated
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Our message on Corona Virus so far has been “don’t panic.” For the vast majority of individuals, Corona Virus is not an existential threat.
However, the rapid rate of the virus’s spread has the potential to overwhelm our health system and cause a lot of problems.
And so, colleague Aaron E. Carroll MD MS explains the infection curve, right here.
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PODCAST: https://theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/flattening-the-curve-of-coronavirus-infections/
Assessment: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS
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The Most Famous Number in History
[By Staff Reporters]
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day.
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Assessment: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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Human Health Behavior and COVID-19 Thoughts
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Here are 3 theories and 1 “rule” for the healthcare industrial complex that may help explain how the sector may not work correctly; from trauma, to epidemiology and to Corona; all the time.
1 – Berkson’s Paradox: Strong correlations can fall apart when combined with a larger population.
For example, among motorcycle crash victims wearing helmets are more likely to be seriously injured than those not wearing helmets. But, that’s because most crash victims saved by helmets did not need to become hospital patients, and those without helmets are more likely to die before becoming a hospital patient.
2 – Group Attribution Error: Incorrectly assuming that the views of a group member, like a physician, reflect those of the whole group in a different discipline.
3 – Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon: Noticing an idea or word every where you look as soon as it’s brought to your attention in a way that makes you overestimate its prevalence.
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The 90-9-1 Rule: In social media networks, 90% of users just read content, 9% of users contribute a little content, and 1% of users contribute almost all the content.
QUERY: Does Social Media really give a false impression of what ideas are popular or “average.”
THINK: Corona Virus?
ASSESSMENT: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
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TEXTS FOR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES:
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Filed under: Health Economics, Health Insurance, Healthcare Finance, iMBA, Inc., Quality Initiatives | Tagged: Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, Berkson’s Paradox:, corona virus, Group Attribution Error, The 90-9-1 Rule | 2 Comments »
Office Fire Drills
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
Fire Drills should be performed at least annually and documented.
When first opening an office or when a new employee is brought onboard, staff need to be trained on the use of a fire extinguisher, location of the nearest fire extinguisher and location of alarm pull station (if any) on the first day. Training should be documented and placed in the employee file.
Generally speaking, a fire extinguisher is required every 75 feet in office space and be the appropriate type for the nature of business and equipment in use. Most offices use a multi-purpose ABC extinguisher that can be used on most types of fires.
The types of fires are listed below:
EXTINGUISHERS
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishers can be used for class B and C fires. These extinguishers are highly pressurized and are best suited for electrical or computer equipment. They have an advantage over dry chemical extinguishers for this use since they do not leave damaging residue. However, they are not effective for Class A fires.
It is important to know which type of extinguisher is best for the office and equipment since using the wrong type can be critical in an emergency.
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THE EMERGENCY LIST:
At a minimum, a physician office should have a safety program that addresses the following in the event of an emergency:
If you are in an area susceptible to weather emergencies such as tornadoes, the emergency plan should address these as well.
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated
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Understanding the 2020 Corona Virus Economic Crisis
By William Poole
Dear Dr. David E. Marcinko,
Thank you for your interest in the Merk Perspective.
Merk Senior Economic Adviser and former St. Louis Fed President William Poole shares his thoughts on how to assess the economic impact of the Corona virus, pointing out in what ways it is different from past crises.
There are several aspects of the crisis that deserve separate attention. Many will seem obvious but nonetheless need to be made explicit to yield a thorough analysis.
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President and Chief Investment Officer
Merk Investments
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CIRCA: 12/23/2019
By YAHOO Finance!
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Wither the Experts?
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated.
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Filed under: Investing | Tagged: circuit breakers, NYSE, Stacey Cunningham, stock markets | 1 Comment »
CIRCA: 2018
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[By staff reporters]
IWD is now an official holiday in Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China (for women only), Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Madagascar (for women only), Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal (for women only), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia.
The tradition sees men honoring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc with flowers and small gifts. In some countries IWD has the equivalent status of Mother’s Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.
ESSAY: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2019/03/08/today-is-international-womens-day/
WORKPLACE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2011/11/06/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/
PREDATORS: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2011/07/11/who-are-the-sexual-predators/
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated.
TEXTS FOR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES AND HOSPITAL CXOs:
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“The extensive experience of our professional team allows us to implement a rigorous process to identify ‘Best in Class’ opportunities in our focus areas,” said Amaury Cifuentes CFP®, CMP® one of the firm’s founders. “We assist in providing capital, innovative solutions and strategic expertise to our portfolio throughout the investment cycle.”
LINK: www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
The partners in the firm include:
Amaury Cifuentes, CFP®, CMP® has 30 years of experience in banking and finance; financial planning and investments with an emphasis on business lending, real estate and private investments. He is a Certified Medical Planner®, giving him an enhanced knowledge of the medical industry’s specific needs.
LINK: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bluekey-wealth-advisors-announces-formation-150000988.html
Assessment: Your congratulations are appreciated.
TEXTS FOR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES AND HOSPITAL CXOs:
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TEXTS FOR PHYSICIANS AND ADVISORS
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Where are the Physicians?
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The IHI Triple Aim is a framework developed by the “Institute for Healthcare Improvement” that describes an approach to optimizing health system performance. It is IHI’s belief that new designs must be developed to simultaneously pursue three dimensions, which are called the “Triple Aim”.
1- Improving patient experience of care (quality & satisfaction);
2- Improving the health of populations; and
3- Reducing the per capita cost of health care.
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QUERY: But; what about the physicians; and the primary care doctor dearth? Where are they in this equation? M-4-A? Corona Virus treatment, etc?
PCP PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/erneRRg
IHI PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/ezrxPDy
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated.
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TEXTS FOR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES AND HOSPITAL CXOs:
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R.I.P Jack Welch and Freeman Dyson
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
I studied both these management icons in business and graduate school. Then, I modified their ideas for my own medical practice and related corporate business entities.
Later, I ported their styles into the healthcare industrial complex and continue to stream line them into my academic professional university endeavors. Many thanks to you both!
Freeman Dyson in his Own Words
Jack Welch, Legendary CEO of General Electric, Dies at Age 84
LINK: https://www.wsj.com/articles/jack-welch-legendary-ceo-of-general-electric-dies-at-age-84-11583158270
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated
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WHAT IS: Personal Protective Equipment?
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On “Level One” Infection Control Practices
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
QUERY: We’ve been hearing about PPE since the start of the Corvid-19 epidemic. But, what is it; really? One of my B-School students recently asked me.
ANSWER: PPE is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, garments or equipment to protect one from injury. The hazards include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biological and airborne particulates. It may be worn for occupational safety, health purposes, sports and other recreational activities.
INFECTIONS: In terms of high consequence infectious disease control however; we must get a bit more granular in detail.
LINK: http://rcctelemetrytechniciancourse.blogspot.com/2016/03/infection-control-practices.html
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated.
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MORE: Call 1-800-CDC-INFO
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ANOTHER CERTIFIED MEDICAL PLANNER® “IN THE NEWS”
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“Informed Voice and Next-Gen of Physician Fiduciary Advisors”
AMAURY CIFUENTES CFP® CMP®
“The extensive experience of our professional team allows us to implement a rigorous process to identify ‘Best in Class’ opportunities in our focus areas. We assist in providing capital, innovative solutions and strategic expertise to our portfolio throughout the investment cycle.”
LINK: https://lnkd.in/eBf-4vY
AMAURY has 30 years of experience in banking and finance; financial planning and investments with an emphasis on business lending, real estate and private investments. He is a licensed CERTIFIED MEDICAL PLANNER® giving him an enhanced knowledge of the medical industry’s specific needs.
PRESS RELEASE: https://lnkd.in/ecMbEsQ
CURRICULUM: https://lnkd.in/eMMbbVp
AUTOMATION: https://lnkd.in/eVp9Cji
BUSINESS, FINANCE, INVESTING & INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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Modern Corono Virus Thoughts?
By: http://www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
Here are a few theories of human behavior for the healthcare industrial complex that might help explain how sector thoughts may not work correctly; all the time.
WHY: Perhaps they might be considered in light of the CorVid-19epidemic?
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Erkson’s Paradox: Strong correlations can fall apart when combined with a larger population. For example, among motorcycle crash victims wearing helmets are more likely to be seriously injured than those not wearing helmets. But, that’s because most crash victims saved by helmets did not need to become hospital patients, and those without helmets are more likely to die before becoming a hospital patient.
Group Attribution Error: Incorrectly assuming that the views of a group member, like a physician, reflect those of the whole group in a different discipline.
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Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon: Noticing an idea or word everywhere you look as soon as it’s brought to your attention in a way that makes you overestimate its prevalence.
The 90-9-1 Rule: In social media networks, 90% of users just read content, 9% of users contribute a little content, and 1% of users contribute almost all the content.
QUERY: Does Social Media give a false impression of what ideas are popular or “average.”
ASSESSMENT: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
TEXTS FOR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES:
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The Heart of the Health Care Enterprise
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FEBRUARY 2020 AJPHBy Alfredo Morabia, MD, PhD Editor-in-chief, AJPH Dear Dr. David Marcinko, |
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| This month, AJPH has a collection of articles on ending the HIV epidemic, population health and telemedicine services.
New! Enjoy the current issue of AJPH on your mobile device. Download the e-Reader or Kindle version today. Here are a few of the many articles in the February 2020 issue: |
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| Also, don’t miss our just released supplement on Documenting and Addressing the Health Impacts of Carceral Systems. It’s full of timely and insightful articles on mass incarceration and related topics.
The mission of AJPH is to advance public health research, policy, practice and education. Toward that goal, the journal also produces monthly podcasts available in English, Spanish and Chinese at ajph.org. The monthly podcasts also are on iTunes and Google Play. Be on the lookout for more timely research from AJPH, and consider subscribing or becoming an APHA member for full access. Thank you and Happy New Year 2020 |
| Alfredo Morabia, MD, PhD
Editor-in-chief, AJPH |
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THE FUTURE VALUE IS IN “WHO” WE CONNECT !
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
Forget amassing “likes”, “smiles”, “winks” or cultivating your online persona. Micro-Networks are all about being your true authentic self with just a select and carefully curated few people; and that’s it! No social influencers, marketers or viral posts. Just micro-segmentation!
THINK: Family members, professional colleagues, neighbors and close friends; sport or class-mates, and co-workers or faculty members in small distinct groups. There is no “network” as you occupy the space with just these people. The total number of participants is pre-determined; 25, 50, 100, 175, 250; etc. And, when reached, the only way to add new members is for existing members to drop out.
“The Vital Few … Not the Trivial Many.”
QUERY: Would you join a micro-network? What cohort of members?
Please comment.
QUERY: Would you pay a small membership surcharge? How much?
Please comment.
ASSESSMENT: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
THANK YOU
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[By staff reporters]
Tell us about the issues affecting your medical practice, clinic, hospital, wellness center, or healthcare organization in 2020.
We are conducting a brief survey to learn more about the key issues affecting your healthcare entity, and how they impact your outlook for the coming year.
Just send in your thoughts on the survey form below.
Conclusion
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Of STOCKMARKET Bear Markets
Update Courtesy: http://www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
28,992.41 ▼ -227.57
A Bull market is one of rising stock prices, while a Bear market is the opposite. More specifically, a Bear market is defined as a drop of 20% or more from its high, and can vary in duration and severity. While a Bull market has no such threshold.
Whither the Bear?
Typically, bear markets are associated with declines in an overall market or index like the S&P 500, but individual securities or commodities can be considered to be in a bear market over a sustained period of time – typically two months or more.
ESSAY: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2018/12/22/stocks-and-sectors-in-bear-territory/
Now, a Minsky moment is a sudden major collapse of asset values which is part of the credit cycle or business cycle. Such moments occur because long periods of prosperity and increasing value of investments lead to increasing speculation using borrowed money
ESSAY: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2018/11/16/what-is-a-minsky-moment/
And so, what is a physician-investor to do in a bear market?
9,576.59 ▼ -174.38 -1.79%
ESSAY: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2016/03/18/doctors-and-bull-and-bear-markets/
MORE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-return-of-the-minsky-moment/
Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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CIRCA: 2019 Vertical Business Relationships
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For the complete analysis, we have prepared the following for you:
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Harris Poll of Doctors
[By staff reporters]
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Include the Physicians, Clinicians and Medical Providers?
By: Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
Courtesy: http://www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
The IHI Triple Aim is a framework developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement that describes an approach to optimizing health system performance. It is IHI’s belief that new designs must be developed to simultaneously pursue three dimensions, which we call the “Triple Aim”:
PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QskzKFZnI
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QUERY: But what about the physicians?
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Assessment: Why not include us in a “Quadruple Aim” aspiration?
Conclusion: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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CIRCA: 2018
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Salary versus Healthcare Costs
[By staff reporters]
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In Picto-Graphic Form
[By staff reporters]
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By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
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MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/dr-david-marcinkos-bookings/
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Alternate Site Drug Spend Sector Distribution
[By staff reporters]
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More on Epidemiology and Health Economics
Courtesy: www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
We’ve talked about the “Number Needed to Treat”, before.
QUERY: But, what is the “Number Needed to Harm”?
ANSWER: The number needed to harm (NNH) is an epidemiological measure that indicates how many persons on average need to be exposed to a risk factor over a specific period to cause harm in an average of one person who would not otherwise have been harmed.
Colleague Aaron Carroll MD explains even more.
PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ytF2-4NkI
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MORE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90CWXT5zxjw
Conclusion: Your thoughts are appreciated.
TEXTS FOR PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES AND HOSPITAL CXOs:
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On John Searle and his Paper
By Dr David E. Marcinko MBA
The Chinese room argument holds that a digital computer executing a program cannot be shown to have a “mind”, “understanding” or “consciousness”, regardless of how intelligently or human-like the program may make the computer behave.
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Digital Health & Tele-Medicine are NOT 21st Century Concepts!
[via Igor Korolev DO, PhD]
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Fritz Kahn, a physician, author, and illustrator imagined the future of medicine nearly 100 years ago!
MORE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Kahn
This 1926 illustration shows “The Doctor of the Future” providing patient care remotely using a telecommunication system & medical devices that track various physiological & health information (electrocardiogram – ECG, X-ray images, temperature, respiratory function, blood pressure).
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MEDICAL CLINIC CAPITAL BUDGETING AND THE “PAY-BACK PERIOD”
Courtesy: www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
[A Cost Behavior Case Model for My B-School Students]
The Pay-Back Period refers to time required to recoup funds expended in an investment or reach the break-even point.
Joseph Spine DO wants to install a new large piece of Durable Medical Equipment in place of several smaller ones in his clinic. He will hire a therapist for the equipment and estimates incremental annual revenues and expenses below:
PRO-FORMA:
Revenues $10,000
Less Variable Expenses 3,000
Contribution Margin 7,000
Less Fixed Expenses
Insurance 900
Salaries 2,600
Depreciation 1,500
5,000
NET INCOME: $ 2,000
NOTE: Equipment parts are $15,000 for a 10-year life. The old machines sold for $1,000 salvage value. Dr. Spine requires a payback of 5 years or less.
QUERY: What is the pay-back period [dollars and years] and some key issues to consider?
CM SOLUTION: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/managerial-costs.pdf
Your thoughts are appreciated.
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A Relationship to Financial Investing?
Courtesy: www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA CMP
The basic reproduction number R0, [r nought) of an infection is the number of cases it generates on average over the course of its infectious period, in an otherwise uninfected population.
The metric determines whether or not a disease can spread through a population. The root concept is traced to Alfred Lotka and Ronald Ross, but its first application was by George MacDonald in 1952, with malaria.
LINK: https://www.healthline.com/health/r-nought-reproduction-number
FORMULA: When
R0 < 1
the infection will die out in the long run. But if
R0 > 1
the infection will be able to spread in a population.
LINK: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/1/17-1901_article
ASSESSMENT: Generally, the larger the value of R0, the harder it is to control the epidemic. In the past week, Corona virus estimates ranged from 1.4 to 5.5. The World Health Organization (WHO) range was 1.4 and 2.5. In comparison, seasonal flu affects millions each year but has an R0 of just 1.3. The R0 rate for measles ranges from 12 to 18.
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Congratulations N.M.A
[By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA]
On Black History Month https://www.nmanet.org
Did you know that Dr. Daniel Hale Williams founded the National Medical Association in 1895?
And so, we highlight Dr. Williams and more in the hashtag#BlackHistoryMonth blog post.
MORE: Read it now: http://ow.ly/Qh6R50yiCCl
Conclusion: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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Chief Medical Information Officer
Courtesy: www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org
[Including Interview Preparation List and Study Rubric]
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
Last year I was a job finalist as Chief Medical Information Officer for the State of Georgia. It did not get the job. And yes, it was before the data breech at the State House, Health Insurance Commissioner’s Office and Court House.
FOREWORD: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2008/02/29/richard-j-mata-md-ms-ms-cis-cmp%e2%84%a2-hon/
The CMIO was a C-Suite executive position responsible for championing institutional security. Physician awareness of electronic and HIPAA policy and procedure developments, while working to ensure compliance with internal and external standards related to medical information security, was vital. The CMIO was appointed, and reported, directly by the Governor.
And so, I developed the following list of duties and responsibilities in my preparation quest. It is offered to those seeking similar opportunities. No guarantees, implicitly or explicitly, are implied. Good Luck!
RUBRIC: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/hit-security.pdf
Conclusion: And so, your thoughts are appreciated.
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Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
“The goal of agorism is the agora. The society of the open marketplace as near to untainted by theft, assault, and fraud as can be humanly attained is as close to a free society as can be achieved. And a free society is the only one in which each and every one of us can satisfy his or her subjective values without crushing others’ values by violence and coercion.”
— Samuel Edward Konkin III
And so, colleague Peter Quinones – Free Man Beyond The Wall – welcomes Sal Mayweather to the show. Known on Twitter as “Sal the Agorist,” he gained fame for posting liberty themed memes on Twitter. Sal started a podcast called “The Agora,” in which he concentrates his efforts on teaching the themes of “counter economics,” or Agorism.
Sal and Pete talk about ways that anyone can use agorist principles to subvert State control, and more importantly, starve them of their most powerful tool; our money and support.
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PODCAST: http://freemanbeyondthewall.libsyn.com/episode-187-subverting-the-state-w-counter-economics
Conclusion: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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On “WHAT’S-WHAT” and more!
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
Is there a Difference? – Know the Difference!
DEDUCTIVE reasoning and logic is the process of reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion. Deductive reasoning goes in the same direction as the conditionals, and links premises with conclusions. If all premises are true, the terms are clear, and the rules of deductive logic are followed, then the conclusion reached is necessarily true.
INDUCTIVE reasoning is a method in which the premises are viewed as supplying some evidence for the truth of the conclusion. While the conclusion of a deductive argument is certain, the truth of the conclusion of an inductive argument may be probable, based upon the evidence given. Many dictionaries define inductive reasoning as the derivation of general principles from specific observations, though there are many inductive arguments that do not have that form.
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SEMANTICALLY NULL doesn’t mean anything but is grammatically sound. A sentence as a whole can be semantically null because its internal inconsistencies prevent it from developing a meaning; ie., “I know what’s what?
An EXPLETIVE is a word or phrase inserted into a sentence that is not needed to express the basic meaning of the sentence. It is regarded as semantically null or a place holder.
A SYLLOGISM is a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion (e.g., all dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs). This school of epistemology is highly advanced in syllogism and logical reasoning.
MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2019/05/14/what-is-epistemic-ambivalence/
MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2019/12/23/rationalism-versus-empiricism/
Conclusion: Your thoughts are appreciated.
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ON NATIONAL “GO RED DAY”
My Case Model Used in Business School
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By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
An MCO asked the Hospital of St. Mackenzie to provide coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) services, with catheterization, for its insured patients. The CFO at St. Mackenzie was pleased to review their request for proposal (RFP) as this was the exact type of patient needed to help offset costs of the new heart surgical services wing at the hospital.
Following some discussion, the MCO offered to pay the hospital $34,805 for a normal triple artery CABG without complications.
The CFO reviewed the standard treatment protocol and standard cost profile for the procedure. To her dismay, she discovered that the hospital’s cost would be $36,000 with a six-day average length-of-stay in the new wing.
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QUERY: What should she do and what facts are needed to make an informed decision?
ANSWER: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/cvpa-3.pdf
Conclusion: Your thoughts are appreciated.
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CIRCA: 1998-2018
[By staff reporters]
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THE CORONA VIRUS & Ro [r-NOUGHT] IN HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY?
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By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
[A Relationship to Investing and the Stock Markets?]
DJIA 28,256.03 ▼ -603.41 [-2.09%]
DJIA 28,399.81 Today: ▲ DJIA: +143.78+0.51%
The Ro Value, [r Nought), of an infection is the number of cases it generates on average over the course of its infectious period, in an otherwise uninfected population.
LINK: https://lnkd.in/e9AmEhd The metric determines if a disease can spread through a population. LINK: https://lnkd.in/e2VXwcz
FORMULA: When R0 < 1, the infection will die out in the long run. But, if R0 > 1, the infection will spread in a population. The larger the value of R0, the harder it is to control the epidemic.
LINK: https://lnkd.in/eXYpEUm METRICS: Recently, Corona virus estimates ranged from 1.4 to 5.5. The WHO range was 1.4 and 2.5. In comparison, seasonal flu affects millions each year but has an R0 of just 1.3.
QUERY: What are the stock market & economic effects of Corona?
GLOBAL: https://lnkd.in/epKhamj
DOMESTIC: https://lnkd.in/eBxwRDW
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TODAY IS PALINDROME DAY
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Today is 02/02/2020 — the first palindrome day in 909 years
A palindrome is a word, number, phrase, or other sequence of characters which reads the same backward as forward, such as taco cat, madam, racecar, or the number 10801.
Sentence-length palindromes may be written when allowances are made for adjustments to capital letters, punctuation, and word dividers, such as “A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!”,
Your thoughts are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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Understanding Requirements
The OSHA Standard requires that contaminated needles and other contaminated sharp instruments (sharps) must not be bent, recapped, or removed.
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Surgery: And, when it comes to actual surgery, I prefer a number [#10] surgical blade. Which blade do you prefer, Doctor?
Assessment: Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
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ONE SIGN SAYS IT ALL
[By staff reporters]
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CIRCA: ACOs 2020
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FOR ALL … ALL!
[By staff reporters]
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A Physician Survey CIRCA: 2018
[By AMA]
DEFINITION: Prior authorization is a utilization management process used by some health insurance companies in the United States to determine if they will cover a prescribed procedure, service, or medication. The process is intended to act as a safety and cost-saving measure although it has received criticism from physicians for being costly and time-consuming.
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The Leading Business Education Network for Doctors, Financial Advisors and Health Industry Consultants 
By Dr. David E. Marcinko MBA
Yesterday, within a few minutes of the open, the S&P dropped 7% triggering a Level 1 circuit breaker that paused trading for 15 minutes.
Had the S&P declined 13%, trading would’ve paused another 15 minutes.
Another 20% down and it would have closed.
HISTORY
LINK: https://lnkd.in/eJNz355
And so, according to NYSE President Stacey Cunningham: “I’m seeing markets act normally. They react to uncertainty … they become more volatile.”
GOING FORWARD: Uncle Sam hasn’t yet enacted crisis measures like it did during the financial crisis. Regulators are more alert (take the Fed’s emergency rate cut and $50 billion infusion to its overnight lending). Banks appear to be in relatively good shape. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
Assessment: Your thoughts are appreciated.
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BUSINESS, FINANCE AND INSURANCE TEXTS FOR DOCTORS:
1 – https://lnkd.in/ebWtzGg
2 – https://lnkd.in/ezkQMfR
3 – https://lnkd.in/ewJPTJs
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