The Pulse is the bi-weekly e-newsletter from The Physician Alliance, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations serving more than 2,200 primary care and specialty physicians.
The Pulse of The Physician Alliance
Friday, April 28, 2017
Encourage patients to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with local police departments for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10am-2pm to safely destroy prescription drugs through convenient drop off locations.

Ongoing medication drop off is available in several locations. Click below to locate these: 
**For Wayne county residents, Wayne county will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 29. Residents can check with their local police department or visit   www.dea.gov to locate collection sites in their area.

Call 1-800-882-9539 or click here to find out city collection sites taking place on April 29.  
 
Download the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day poster for more information and to share with patients.
Seminar shares best practices in care coordination

Best practices in care coordination 
Tuesday, May 23, 2017; 6-8pm

Learn how to improve care coordination in your practice! Get an overview of physician-led "peer to peer" best practices, and examples of quality and coordination of care. We'll explore information and evidence in coordinating care, and demonstrate coordination of care activities through case studies.

Presenter: Susan Mitchell, MD, MS is a board-certified family physician, medical educator, and consultant in cross-cultural medical care and communication. She holds a faculty research appointment at Boston University School of Medicine and adjunct teaching appointments at Tufts University School of Medicine. Her research interests are in the effects of patient-doctor communication on health disparities in patient safety, transitions of care and health care access.

Target audiences: primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and care managers

Location: Eddie Merlot's, 37000 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills 48304
Dinner provided. Space is limited at this venue so register today!

This event is sponsored by Merck.  
New diabetes management patient poster available

The Physician Alliance created a new patient education poster focused on diabetes management. The "6 ways to manage your diabetes" poster offers tips for patients on managing and monitoring the disease. The poster can be downloaded from TPA's website.

There are several other patient education posters on a variety of topics that practices are encouraged to display in waiting and exam areas to help stimulate conversations between physicians and patients. Click here to see the available posters.
Practice space available

Are you interested in moving or expanding your practice? A medical condo suite is available in St. Clair Shores. Details include:
  • 950 sq. foot medical condo suite
  • 3 exam rooms
  • Large waiting room
  • Large nursing area
  • Lots of windows
  • Located on Kelly Road between 10 mile and Frazho
  • Offered for sale, lease to own or lease
  • Motivated seller!

This space is offered by TPA member, Dr. Brian Kelly, who recently retired. Call (313) 881-8947 for more information.  
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