Jennifer Forbes

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 25, 2023 | rutgers.edu | Jennifer Forbes

Diana Vitkovska’s eight-year journey to begin her training in medicine was driven by a desire to extend her family’s legacy and turn their support – and sacrifice – into an impactful career of service to others. Vitkovska, began the study of medicine at age 17 while at a university in her home country of Ukraine. For the daughter of a surgeon who still practices in the war-torn nation, it was a path that was obvious, if not expected.

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?