David J. Margraf

Sep 5, 2023 | mnphy.com | David J. Margraf |Stephen Schondelmeyer |Jennifer Forbes |Benjamin Kramer |Benjamin Krämer

Preparedness and patient advocacy By David J. Margraf, PharmD, PhD and Stephen W. Schondelmeyer, PharmD, PhDThe health care industry is faced with an alarming rate of drug shortages, posing significant challenges for physicians and patients alike. In July 2023, there were 309 drug products in shortage according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)—a record high for the last decade.

Jul 31, 2023 | mnphy.com | David J. Margraf |Stephen Schondelmeyer |Jennifer Forbes |Benjamin Kramer |Benjamin Krämer

The risk of a dementia misdiagnosis is proceeding with an ill-fitting care plan that ultimately diminishes an individual’s health progress.  When circumstances permit, physicians should refer families to neurologists or geriatricians who specialize in dementia diagnosis. They can then follow up to ensure such appointments are met and review the resulting findings.

Jul 31, 2023 | mnphy.com | David J. Margraf |Stephen Schondelmeyer |Jennifer Forbes |Benjamin Kramer |Benjamin Krämer

Serving Overlapping Needs When I shared the news of the new association with TCO on Twitter, I was asked why rheumatology would opt to align with an orthopedic practice. I explained that the majority of my patients have overlap with orthopedics. We can provide better care to more patients working as part of a team-based system in which each physician can collaboratively utilize his or her specialized skills.

Jul 1, 2023 | mnphy.com | Jennifer Forbes |Benjamin Kramer |Benjamin Krämer |David J. Margraf |Stephen Schondelmeyer

Additional Questions Under the New Law Banning Noncompetes Amendments to an employment agreement The statute applies to any noncompete entered into on or after July 1, 2023. What does entered into mean? Does amending an employment agreement with a pre-existing noncompete result in its being entered into post - July 1, 2023? What if the amendment does not impact the noncompete and deals only with other terms? What if an agreement is assigned as part of a sale of a practice?

Jul 1, 2023 | mnphy.com | David J. Margraf |Stephen Schondelmeyer |Jennifer Forbes |Benjamin Kramer |Benjamin Krämer

Capsules MN Medical Cannabis Program Expands Access The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has recently completed the process of adding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program. Effective July 1, 2023, Minnesota patients certified with either IBS or OCD can now enroll in the state’s medical cannabis program.