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The most recent advance in technology that everyone has been talking about lately has been AI. There are many uses for AI in the medical field but the one that affects me most in my day to day work is the recent advent of AI “scribes”. Doctors used to handwrite their notes, then they would dictate them and send them out to be transcribed, then voice recognition came along, and most recently AI scribes have come to the forefront. AI scribes are programs that are often on docto

Feature Revitalize Healthcare Insurance based Payment style One recurring monthly membership fee Charges tied to each visit or service Cost predictability Same charge once a month Unpredictable Ability to get an appointment Same or next day for urgent problems May have to go to walk in clinic for urgent concerns Visit length 30-45 minutes Generally 15 minutes Accessibility Direct communication with Dr Feaster in person or via telemedicine, texting, e-mailing, or phone Depends

As many of you know, high blood pressure (hypertension) is also known as the silent killer because there are often mild or no symptoms associated with it until it is too late. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association defines hypertension as a systolic (top number) of greater than 130 or a diastolic (bottom number) of greater than 80. Diet, exercise, and stress can all affect your bl

Spending a few minutes ahead of time preparing for your doctor's appointment is very beneficial for both you and your physician. Before your next appointment, consider doing the following: List the concerns that you want to discuss at your appointment, starting with the most important one first. For each concern, note what your symptoms are, when they started, what you have tried doing to improve the symptoms (such as what over the counter meds you tried, changing your diet,

It is time to get your influenza (flu) vaccine The ideal time is September or October for most patients The vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older who do not have a contraindication to it Receive the flu vaccine appropriate for your age. For example, those 65 years and older should receive a higher dose flu vaccine Common Misperceptions about the Flu vaccine Myth: I have never gotten the flu so this means I have a good immune system and will n

What is DPC? Direct primary care is a new way to deliver health care. It combines the close doctor-patient relationship from your grandparents' day with modern means of communication like texting, emailing, and telemedicine How does a DPC membership work? You pay a monthly fee and you have unlimited access to appointments and you can contact your primary care doctor outside of normal business hours for urgent problems. You can usually get an appointment the same or next day a

Over 68% of Americans own a pet and most people consider their pets members of their family. Pets are more than adorable creatures that we like to cuddle. They also bring a number of benefits to their owners and families such as: Lowering your blood pressure Providing companionship Improving your mood Providing unconditional love and support Reducing loneliness Increasing physical activity Helping people with disabilities Helping meet new people Adding structure to your day D

Sleep is essential to our well being; however, the majority of adults do not get the recommended 7-9 hours per night. Try the following doctor recommendations to improve your sleep: Go to bed and get up at the same time 7 days a week Get into a routine, even on the weekends. Your body and mind like a schedule Use your bed only for sleep and sex You need to associate your bed with relaxation only Do not watch TV in bed Make your bedroom conducive to sleep Keep the temperature