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Clinical Excellence Award: Celebrating David Bosch, DO

Headshot of Clinical Excellence Award Recipient, David Bosch, DO
June 16th, 2025
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Each year, USACS’ National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) selects recipients for its Clinical Excellence Award. This award honors the expertise of eight exemplary clinicians based on nominations from their colleagues. Our 2024 recipients have been announced, and we are pleased to share highlights right here on The Shift!   To kick things off, we sat […]

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USACS Emergency Department Initiative Cuts Opioid Prescriptions in Half

Headshot of Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, and Jesse Pines, MD, MBA, MSCE
June 12th, 2025
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Opioid epidemic. These two words have become all too familiar for families across the country. For Americans aged 18-44, a drug overdose is the leading cause of death. Over a million lives have been lost since 1999, making it one of the most pressing issues within healthcare today.   Despite knowing that the emergency department […]

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The Prescription for Wealth: Financial Management for Physicians in Training

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May 5th, 2025
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Did you know that many physicians struggle to build wealth? Despite ranking among the top 1% of wage earners, the profession is often characterized by a lack of financial preparedness. A once promising path to security is hindered by a limited understanding of how money works. While this presents an intriguing paradox, it more importantly […]

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Innovation in Healthcare: USACS’ Top Telemedicine Solutions

Headshot of Drs. Jesse Pines and Brian Aldred
April 7th, 2025
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Over the past several years, telemedicine has become increasingly popular, revolutionizing healthcare delivery in the digital age. As the demand for rapid and remote access grows, these technologies are filling critical gaps in the system—from on-demand direct care to augmented care with clinician-to-clinician interactions.   At USACS, we are at the forefront of this transformation, […]

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Advancing Patient-Driven Care with the National Clinical Governance Board

Headshots of Drs. Joan Kolodzik and Roya Caloia
January 27th, 2025
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“Is it best for our clinicians and our patients?” This is the fundamental question the USACS National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) asks itself every day. Established in 2015 and led by experienced physicians, the NCGB monitors and responds to clinical governance issues at USACS sites. Its work includes reviewing and approving evidence-based bedside tools, assessing […]

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