Returning guest, Dr. Brian Koffman, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) Society, and a CLL patient discusses the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization of AstraZeneca’s COVID long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination named Evusheld (AZD7442) developed to provide at least six months of protection against COVID-19 after a single dose. The news is of particular importance to people who are immunocompromised or may remain vulnerable to COVID-19 because of an inadequate response to a COVID-19 vaccine – such as people with blood cancers or other cancers being treated with chemotherapy. Dr. Koffman is one of these people, as he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and is therefore more vulnerable to COVID-19. He is here to discuss the FDA’s decision to bring Evusheld to patients under emergency use, and what it means to people like him. Dr. Koffman also took part in the PROVENT Phase III trial evaluating Evusheld for prophylaxis.
Author: healthprofessionalradio
What Does It Take To Be a Health Administrator?
For those who are unfamiliar, in the simplest terms, health administration is the process and practice of managing healthcare organizations and systems. This can include everything from hospitals and clinics to insurance providers and government health agencies. It is a complex and constantly evolving field, and professionals in health administration must have a wide range of knowledge and skills. This can be a rewarding career and it is one that many people are interested in, but don’t know what skills and qualifications are required. If you’re in need of more information, keep reading to find out exactly what it takes to be a health administrator.
What does it take to be a health administrator?
As a health administrator, you’ll be responsible for setting organizational policies for everything from security to safety, including tasks like cleaning surgical instruments. Being proactive about infection prevention is crucial for healthcare administrators, as factors like the cleaning process can have a major impact on your employees and patients. In addition to evidence-based guidelines, healthcare administrators should also focus on providing education and training to their staff. Many healthcare-associated infections are preventable if staff is properly trained.
Before you start looking for jobs, you will need to get an education in a relevant field. One of the best ways to prepare for a career in this sector is to obtain a master’s degree in healthcare administration. The good news is that you can even obtain an online healthcare administration degree so that you can complete your education while you continue to work a full-time job. This can also make life easier for students with family responsibilities or who just prefer to have more flexibility in their schedule so that they can work at their own pace.
Maintaining a high level of competence through continuing education is essential for health administrators as well. A successful administrator must stay up to date with the latest medical and legal developments in order to be able to make timely and informed decisions that comply with regulations and standards of care.
What can you expect from a career in healthcare?
Now that you know how to start your career in health administration, let’s discuss what you can expect from a job in healthcare administration. For one, it can be a deeply rewarding career, for numerous reasons. Healthcare administrators have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery and ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment. The policies you set and implement can play a role in improving standards of patient care and even addressing healthcare worker shortages in your office or hospital.
Healthcare administrators have excellent job security and earn high salaries, making them one of the most sought-after professions in the healthcare industry. Healthcare administrators are in demand and can expect to find plenty of job openings. The median salary for a medical and health services manager in the United States is $101,340. This can vary depending on the level of experience and education of the administrator. Healthcare administrators can also expect to receive benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Overall, the role of a health administrator is critical in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of a health facility. Health administrators must have specific skills in order to effectively manage the various aspects of healthcare, including financial, legal, and organizational. Additionally, they must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with staff and patients, while also being able to make difficult decisions in a timely manner. They play a primary role in leading and maintaining a successful healthcare organization. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to a thriving career in healthcare administration.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Sheetal Parmar, board-certified genetic counselor and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Natera discusses non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) that The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommend being offered to all pregnant women regardless of age or risk factors. NIPT helps identify if a baby is at risk for genetic conditions, such as chromosomal abnormalities, as early as nine weeks into pregnancy. Unlike traditional diagnostic methods for prenatal testing like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS), which are highly invasive and pose a small risk of miscarriage, NIPT poses no risk to mother or baby. It is performed with a simple maternal blood draw. Once the blood is drawn, it’s sent to a specific lab whose technicians will analyze the results. She also talks about what questions to ask the healthcare provider.
AGTC – Genetic Therapy For Rare Diseases
Sue Washer, President and CEO of AGTC, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies for people with rare and debilitating ophthalmic, otologic, and central nervous system diseases discusses the gene therapy field, how it works and what she sees as the challenge facing the gene therapy industry and ophthalmology both now and in the near future. She also talks about AGTC’s progress in clinical trials for X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), an inherited condition that causes progressive vision loss in boys and young men.
Men Now Part of Rising Number in U.S. Eating Disorders Crisis
A recent study shows that although eating disorders are traditionally considered to affect mainly women, men represent a growing proportion of individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, two of the most common eating disorders. A June 2020 New York Times article notes, “the pandemic has created new hurdles for those managing difficult relationships with foods.”…making it even more challenging to maintain healthy eating patterns. In addition, many are working from home for the first time, spending the day, in some cases alone, near a stocked kitchen. Returning guest, Dr. Melissa Spann, Chief Clinical Officer at Monte Nido, where state-of-the-art treatment services for eating disorders are provided shares tips on solutions to this growing problem and offers help to navigate triggers.
Virtual/Digital Mental Health Care Featuring eClinicalWorks Technology
Dr. Jeffrey Gelblum, MD, board member at First Choice Neurology and expert consultant to the State of Florida discusses the future of virtual and digital mental health tools and his experience using eClinicalWorks, a leader in healthcare IT solutions, offering Electronic Health Records, Practice Management tools, and solutions for Patient Engagement, Population Health, and Revenue Cycle Management.
First Wave BioPharma – Phase 2 RESERVOIR Study for COVID-GI Symptoms
Returning guest, James Sapirstein, President and CEO of First Wave BioPharma (formerly AzurRX), a developer of targeted therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases discusses their Phase 2 RESERVOIR study looking into treating COVID-GI symptoms with the belief that the COVID virus can live in the bowels well beyond when the viral symptoms leave the patients. This could result in unexpected long-term side effects or breakthrough cases of COVID. He shares his thoughts on what’s currently going on in the COVID treatment space.
First Of Its Kind Study Evaluates The Impact Of Later School Start Times On Parents
Dr. Lisa Meltzer, a sleep psychologist at National Jewish Health discusses the issue of sleep debt. After a local school district moved high school and middle school start times later, experts were able to evaluate the impacts this had on parents’ and kids’ sleep-wake patterns over a three-year period. They found that this policy change had a positive impact on parent sleep and had far-reaching benefits on the wellbeing of families as a whole.
Advances in Treatment for Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH)
Dr. Amy Krambeck, MD, a urologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and professor of urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discusses benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and the latest advancement in treatment options such as the new way to perform the HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) procedure that is narcotics-free and allows 85% of patients to go home the same day.
The Mind, The Body, And The Kitchen
Stacey Crew, certified health coach and organizing expert discusses her new book, “Mind, Body, Kitchen: Transform You and Your Kitchen For A Healthier Lifestyle“.