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EXPERT ALERTS
- Management and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Population Health Management: Which Way for Academic Medical Centers?
- Men Have Biological Clock Too: New FDA-Cleared At-Home Devices Can Help
- Financial Challenges of Urgent Care Centers in the U.S.
- Benefits of Working in the Disruptive Healthcare Franchise System
- The Need for Diversity and Compliance at Urgent Care Centers
- Correlation Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
- Brangelina Divorce Issues Include Children's Unique Lifestyle
- Jolie's 'Sole Physical Custody' Request a Red Flag in Breakup
MEDIA JOBS
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EXPERT ALERTS:
Management and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Lauren Gerson, MD, MSc, FACG
Director of Clinical Research, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, California Pacific Medical Center
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
"With approximately seven million people in the United States having some symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and 60 percent of the adult population experiencing some type of GERD within a 12-month period, it is imperative for patients to understand the contributing factors to this condition, the elements that may agitate it and the latest treatment advancements available."
Dr. Gerson is a nationally recognized researcher and caregiver in the field of general gastroenterology, including the management and treatment of GERD. After completing her residency in Internal Medicine at CPMC, Dr. Gerson trained in gastroenterology at Stanford University, where she was a faculty member and clinician for 16 years. She is an American College of Gastroenterology Fellow and a member of the ACG Board of Trustees. Her research papers can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2d7JVXc and her monthly GI podcast series is available at http://apple.co/2cB9KQr. She is fluent in French.
Websites: http://www.sutterhealth.org/dr-lauren-b-gerson.html and www.laurengerson.com
Contact: Amanda Hodge, [email protected]
Population Health Management: Which Way for Academic Medical Centers?
Thomas E. Jackiewicz
CEO
Keck Medicine of USC
"The prevailing model for academic medical centers is to own primary care and then actively expand that primary care base. There is, however, another model -- one attuned to both geography and demographics. We believe the future of academic medicine lies in strategic partnerships, where university medical centers affiliate with primary care physicians and local medical specialty groups, complementing these fundamental relationships with tertiary and quaternary expertise drawn from the academic institution."
At Keck, Jackiewicz leads the medical enterprise strategic vision that focuses on quality and innovation; growing KMC's geographic footprint to deliver innovative care locally for greater patient access to world-class procedures and treatments; investing in infrastructure and using world class procedures and treatments locally; and creating an "employer of choice" culture that values teamwork, collaboration and respect. He also heads KMC's international medicine initiative of eight offices in Asia, Australia, South America and India, working with partners such as academic, research, corporate, NGOs, government agencies and international organizations to bring best practices, telemedicine advances and global clinical research/treatment cooperation to patients worldwide.
Jackiewicz serves as a current board member of the California Hospital Association, participates as a visionary expert for the Berkeley Forum, and serves on the Executive Committee for the Dr. Foster Global Comparators, an international collaboration of 50 leaders from worldwide hospital systems focused on the first global hospital benchmarking effort. Prior to joining USC in 2012, he served as chief executive officer of University of California, San Diego Health System and associate vice chancellor of University of California, San Diego Health Sciences, leading the academic health system during one of its largest periods of growth and expansion.
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-jackiewicz-b85755a
Website: http://www.keckmedicine.org
Contact: Meg Aldrich, [email protected]
Men Have Biological Clock Too: New FDA-Cleared At-Home Devices Can Help
Michael Pelekanos, M.D.
Vice Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Forbes Regional Health Center
"It's long been thought that females were the only ones with a biological clock. In fact, lower sperm count and mobility are typically the biggest culprits. The truth is, these days, getting pregnant can come down to an exact science, and for couples planning to conceive or having difficulty doing so, new technologies are making their way into the bedroom to help them achieve their goal. Devices like Stork OTC, an emerging FDA-cleared over-the-counter home device that utilizes cervical cap insemination, enable sperm to quickly bypass the vaginal tract, placing the sperm as close as possible to the opening of the cervix. In a recent post-coital study, cervical cap insemination with the Stork OTC was shown to have a 3.23 higher value of sperm concentration at the cervix, on average, compared to the value of sperm concentration with natural intercourse. This type of new conception device can be used as a complement to natural intercourse before couples are referred out for additional treatment options."
Dr. Pelekanos, the author of the study and a board-certified OB-GYN, is available for interview to offer tips to help couples optimize their reproductive health or speak about the increased availability of baby-making technologies now available for couples to help them conceive. He can also discuss the study in more detail (Dr. Pelekanos is not affiliated with the device).
Contact: Laura Giardina, [email protected]
Financial Challenges of Urgent Care Centers in the U.S.
Justin Irizarry
Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer
OrthoNOW Orthopedic Urgent Care Center
"According to the CDC, there is a $671 billion injury impact per year on the U.S. economy, and NIH researchers found that the average charge for an emergency room trip is $1,233. That figure is 40 percent higher than the average American rent right now, which is $871 per month. The stark economic reality of those numbers allows investors to understand that there are specialized urgent care franchises that offer a turnkey solution with a comprehensive support system. Employers and HR managers appreciate the cost-to-cure savings in terms of both dollars and production hours."
Irizarry holds a B.A. in economics from Cornell University, where he was a four-year varsity baseball scholar-athlete, and an MBA from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Joseph Wharton Fellow. In addition, he has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the most respected and recognized investment designation in the world. Irizarry has more than 13 years of experience acting as a trusted advisor and interim executive for a wide range of companies. His diverse business experience has led him to advise boards of directors and senior management teams in the education, information, digital real estate, medical, and technology industries. Irizarry started his career on Wall Street with the Education and Information Group at Scott-Macon, Ltd. As the vice president of Scott-Macon, he was responsible for sourcing and executing transactions in the $50 million - $300 million range. Irizarry joined OrthoNOW in 2010 and started the franchise with Dr. Alejandro Badia in 2014. In addition to his role as CFO, he serves as the director of operations of OrthoNOW Doral.
Website: http://www.orthonowcare.com
Contact: Andrea Plasencia, [email protected]
Benefits of Working in the Disruptive Healthcare Franchise System
Christine Dura
Chief Development Officer
OrthoNOW Orthopedic Urgent Care Center
"Many people find that they thrive when working in an environment that offers unique challenges, opportunities to flex their entrepreneurism muscles and employing processes that disrupt traditional delivery methods in order to bring products/services to market. It presents entrepreneurial leaders and disruptive thinkers with an opportunity to build wealth while driving change."
Dura holds a master's degree in training and development from UGA and over 25 years of executive management and franchise-related leadership experience within the U.S. and internationally with notable franchise startups in the service, technology, retail, food, health and wellness, financial service, medical care, technology and professional services.
Website: http://www.orthonowcare.com
Contact: Andrea Plasencia, [email protected]
The Need for Diversity and Compliance at Urgent Care Centers
Thelma Cela
Director of Clinical Operations
OrthoNOW Orthopedic Urgent Care Center
"Accidents and injuries do not occur by appointment, so patients rely on urgent care treatments daily. For facilities providing urgent health care, there are inner workings behind the scenes that few understand. Urgent care facilities, especially those who are being franchised, need highly trained professionals who are experts on the diversity and complexity of 'clinical operations.' It's important that services are compliant with clinical standards, policies and regulations."
Cela serves as the director of clinical operations of OrthoNOW, the country's only orthopedic urgent care center franchise. She holds a degree in psychology from the University of Miami. She has over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry and has previously held senior positions in such leading organizations as Leon Medical Centers and Mercy Hospital. As the director of clinical operations, she is responsible for clinical policies and procedures and monitoring healthcare policy changes. She is a lifelong resident of Miami and has served on the healthcare business council of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Multiple Sclerosis News and Views. She is a graduate of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Class XV.
Website: http://www.orthonowcare.com
Contact: Andrea Plasencia, [email protected]
Correlation Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
Alejandro Badia
Orthopedic Surgeon
Badia Hand to Shoulder Center
"Estrogen has a protective effect on bone and reduced levels of the hormone trigger bone loss. This happens organically with aging and can be exacerbated by chemotherapy or surgery, which can cause many breast cancer survivors to experience a loss of ovarian function and, consequently, a drop in estrogen levels. In addition, the breast cancer itself may stimulate the production of osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone."
Badia is CEO and chief medical officer of OrthoNOW, the country's only orthopedic urgent care center franchise. He has seen a surge in the number of women who have had breast cancer treatments, which lead to osteoporosis resulting in fractures or breaks. He is fluent in Spanish.
Website: http://www.drbadia.com
Contact: Gabriela Carrero, [email protected]
Brangelina Divorce Issues Include Children's Unique Lifestyle
Wes Bearden
Attorney and Private Investigator
Bearden Investigative Agency, Dallas/New Orleans
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will need some particularly creative evidence if they decide to fight for custody of their six children. Jolie reportedly cited irreconcilable differences in a court filing that seeks to end the couple's two-year marriage. The actress is requesting sole physical custody and joint legal custody of their six children, giving Pitt visitation rights. One of the more intriguing parts of the superstar divorce can be found in the unique lifestyles of the couple's children, including the role their parents play in their less-than-traditional upbringing. Says Bearden: "Since both Jolie and Pitt are involved in the movie business and face many of the same time-away-from-home issues, they could arrange a 50/50 agreement. But if they decide to wage a custody fight, then they will both have to come up with some pretty compelling arguments for why one would be a better custodial parent than the other. These are two of the most famous actors in the world who are consistently on movie sets and probably not taking care of their children all the time. More issues will develop as this case moves along in terms of not only who will be taking care of the kids, but where they will live and where they go to school."
Contact: Sophia Reza, [email protected]
Jolie's 'Sole Physical Custody' Request a Red Flag in Breakup
Keith Nelson
Family Law Attorney
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP
Amid reports that Brad Pitt is being investigated for some form of alleged child abuse, there are clues in Angelina Jolie's divorce paperwork that may be consistent with such an allegation. Chief among them was request for sole physical custody of the couple's six children, while allowing joint legal custody. Says Nelson: "These are two very specific distinctions. With sole physical custody, although there will be visitation, the child resides primarily with one parent. With joint legal custody, both parents will likely have a say in decisions related to education, health care and general welfare. Most of the initial media reports made it clear that it was the well-being of the couple's six children -- not infidelity or other issues -- that was the primary concern. The fact that she included a request for sole physical custody should be a bit of a red flag that she may not consider him a proper influence on the children or she may claim that he is engaging in risky behaviors that could potentially put them in danger. Her request for sole physical custody may also signal a desire on her part to have the right to live with the children without any geographic restriction." If he wants to counter this request, one of his first moves could be to ask for a full-scale custody evaluation, which could include a psychological and substance abuse assessment of both parents. Says Nelson: "Sometimes, the parent asking for sole custody will have mitigating issues of their own that will be vetted out in such a custody evaluation, which can impact the evaluator's ultimate recommendations to the court."
Contact: Rhonda Reddick, [email protected]
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