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A call to action needed to improve manpower in Nephrology
from ViewPoint, Nephrology News and Issues, March 2012
“Doctors Going Broke,” read a CNN headline on Jan. 5. Similar stories appeared in The New York Times and other national publications.
One cannot say that broke is the right term for an occupation that averages in excess of $200,000 (primary care) or more than $350,000 (specialty incomes) a year, four to seven times the per capita national average. However, you only need be in practice to recognize the difficulties physicians are dealing with financially.
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There are many ways that physicians can improve the outcome when searching for a practice or organization to join. Let Nephrology USA help you be more productive with their video hints and tips.
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Terminology in medicine and human resources are constantly changing and evolving. Be sure that you are always current with Nephrology USA's up-to-date glossary of important terms and their meanings.
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Mr. Osinski attends many Nephrology related meeting each year in addition to the many presentations that he makes. Look here for common travel opportunities. It's a great way to connect!
March 14-17, 2013 Renal Physician Association's Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Marriott - 555 Canal Street.
It's important to keep a breast of legislative developments and to engage in policy conversations with your elected officials.To this end Nephrology USA offers our Activism section.
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Articles
Here comes the sun: New policies will bring better times ahead for the nephrology specialty
from Nephrology News and Issues, April 2011
by Martin Osinski
These past 15 months have represented some of the most tumultuous and difficult periods of time for physicians in practice, especially nephrologists. The number of government and economic policy changes and their immediate impact has never been greater. This left many practices unsure of taking the best steps to move forward.
Part 1: Workforce: More nephrologists eyeing evolving subspecialty
By Martin Osinski, MBA
Interventional nephrology has emerged as one of the fastest-growing areas in nephrology. The concept of getting patients what they need quickly and on an outpatient basis is extremely attractive. "One can have a problem with a patient in the unit in the morning, bring them to the access center and they can be back later in the day getting dialysis," one physician practice administrator told me.
Physician workforce: Coming up short
By Martin Osinski, MBA
and Jay Wish, MD
In nephrology, the number of open positions for doctors is already double the number of renal fellows entering practice. What will be the scenario if this nephrologist shortage increases over the next 20 years? How will this shortage affect the way nephrologists practice and what will be the consequences for their patients?
International Nephrology News
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