As payer policies for treatment continue to evolve, it is important that providers take steps to stay current on the legal and regulatory environment that may affect their practice and their patients

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (PRWEB)
October 15, 2019

PAINWeekEnd on November 9 at the Grand Hyatt, 721 Pine Street in Seattle, Washington, will be a timely full day program providing busy clinicians and allied healthcare practitioners with 6.0 hours of relevant, practical instruction in the management of chronic pain.

Earlier this year, acting on a legislative mandate, the Washington State Medical Commission concluded a public comment and hearing process on proposed changes to the state’s opioid prescribing requirements for physicians and physician assistants. In a communication to its membership, the Washington State Medical Association sought support for its position that “…the WSMA remains concerned about the volume of administrative burden and liability these rules would place on physicians and physician assistants during the limited context of a patient encounter and the resulting impact on access to appropriate care. Senior faculty member Jennifer Bolen, JD, founder of The Legal Side of Pain, in Knoxville, Tennessee is a presenter. She observed, “As payer policies for treatment continue to evolve, it is important that providers take steps to stay current on the legal and regulatory environment that may affect their practice and their patients. To that end, I look forward to helping PAINWeekEnd attendees understand medical necessity for substance abuse treatment, drug testing, and prescribing controlled medications.” Attorney Bolen will present two courses at PAINWeekEnd: Get Your Specimens in Order: Timely Use of Test Results, and Embrace Changes and Prevent Overdose: A Basic Blueprint for Legal Risk Mitigation and Response.

Other courses to be offered at PAINWeekEnd Seattle include Nonopioid Analgesics: Antidepressants, Adjuvant Therapies, and Muscle Relaxants; Urine Drug Testing: A Patient Centered Approach; Cannabis vs Cannabinoids: The Politics of Medical Marijuana; and Rational Polypharmacy. Commercially supported activities—addressing a range of product, disease state, and medical information topics—will also be presented.

For more information about this or other regional conferences, and to register for $129, go to the https://www.painweek.org/conferences/painweekend/seattle-wa-2019-conference website. BONUS: PAINWeekEnd registrants may register for the 2020 PAINWeek National Conference, September 8-12, in Las Vegas, for $200 off the regular online published price.

About Global Education Group:

Global Education Group focuses on producing partnership-based CME for healthcare practitioners. The Global team works with a select group of medical education companies, associations, academic institutions and healthcare facilities to develop and accredit live healthcare conferences and workshops as well as online activities. With each partnership or joint providership, Global brings accreditation expertise, project management excellence and grant funding intelligence. Based in Littleton, Colo., Global has accreditation with commendation from the ACCME. Global also holds accreditations to offer continuing education for nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, dentists and psychologists. Global is a division of Ultimate Medical Academy.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (PRWEB)
October 15, 2019

Twiggy Bean, Ph.D., wanted to educate others about the divorce bullying epidemic so that it may help those suffering in embittered divorce battles make better decisions and become truly child focused. This objective prompted her to write “Divorce Bullying: An Epidemic – Divorce Bullying—How to overcome a bully, be resilient, and STOP the cycle! Don’t be a divorce bully!” (published by Balboa Press), a guidebook that serves as a blueprint for preventing and responding to divorce bullying.

Filled with case studies, diagrams, and easy-to-follow steps, the book shares strategies to prevent and respond to what has become a bullying epidemic. Drawing on her own experiences as well as those of individuals she has helped, Bean teaches readers how to identify a divorce bully before their behavior gets out of hand, fight divorce bullying when it occurs, protect children and loved ones from a divorce bully and prevent from becoming a divorce bully themselves. She also explains that not all divorce bullies were bullies while married. Sometimes, bullying can take place for the first time during a divorce, which can make recognizing it a challenge.

“I’ve mediated divorces for more than nine years, teaching anger management and domestic violence classes to perpetrators and victims, teaching cooperative parenting and divorce classes, and conducting workplace bullying research for my dissertation. I have listened to hundreds of real-life stories and witnessed the hurt and sadness that causes the divorce epidemic to be harder than it has to be,” Bean says. “Whether you are a judge, guardian ad litem, attorney, mother, father or family member who is merely caught in the mess, please read this book with an open mind and an open heart.”

Bean hopes that by sharing these real-life stories in the book, someone will become stronger, make a better decision or become kinder and gentler during one of the most painful processes most people will ever experience. For more details about the book, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Bullying-Epidemic-Bullying-How-resilient/dp/1982200138.

“Divorce Bullying: An Epidemic – Divorce Bullying—How to overcome a bully, be resilient, and STOP the cycle! Don’t be a divorce bully!”

By Twiggy Bean, Ph.D.

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 112 pages | ISBN 9781982200121

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 112 pages | ISBN 9781982200138

E-Book | 112 pages | ISBN 9781982200145

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Twiggy Bean, Ph.D., owns a mediation and counseling center in Appalachia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management, a real estate certificate, a master’s degree in business administration, a master’s degree in conflict management, and a doctorate degree in management with an emphasis in conflict management. She is a certified mediator and an adjunct professor in the graduate programs at two universities in Appalachia.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter.

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Book cover for THE INVENTION OF EVERYTHING: Insights on Life, Food, and one good Thermos.

“Being a part of those around us is the agreement you sign when you join the human race.”

DOVER, Del. (PRWEB)
October 13, 2019

“It was very unexpected,” says author Everett De Morier. “This article took on a life of its own.”

Everett De Morier is a humorist and award-winning author who, for the past three years, has been editor-in-chief of 543 Magazine. And this week, De Morier posted an article about depression in middle-aged people.

“I mean, the piece was a lot more personal than I like to get,” said De Morier. “I had to admit some things that I was struggling with, but overall I expected it to be read by the same amount of readers as all the other articles.”

543 Magazine has a solid number of loyal readers and even had its best-of articles turned into a book called The Invention of Everything: Insights on Life, Food, and One Good Thermos, published in 2018 by Blydyn Square Books. 543 Magazine also produced the 2018 documentary Binghamton: Valley of Creativity.

But the reaction to the article entitled “The Depression Agreement” was completely unexpected.

De Morier said, “The website had a small number of direct comments to the articles. People don’t usually comment on the site; they share on social media. But shortly after the article went live, my email exploded.”

In two days, “The Depression Agreement” received five times as many comments as the entire website had garnered in over three years. All of them were extremely positive.

“I guess it shows how important a topic depression is, but more importantly I think people responded to the fact that depression is a kind of a selfish act and we need to change that. And we do that be staying involved with those around us which leads to us actually feeling sort of good about feeling bad.”

“The Depression Agreement” article can be found at https://543magazine.com/the-depression-agreement/#disqus_thread

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“I would never have ‘gotten it’ had it not been for my son, Will.” Katherine Quie

ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRWEB)
October 09, 2019

ADHD memoir, “Raising Will: Surviving the Brilliance and Blues of ADHD,” by Dr. Katherine Quie is receiving national attention for its candor, real-life advice and wisdom. In fact, psychiatrist Edward Hallowell, known for his groundbreaking work on ADHD and its treatment, as well as 15 popular books on the subject, such as “Driven to Distraction” has described it in the following way:

“This memoir, this beautiful rendition of a life as it was lived by a family, is the real deal. Read it. Laugh, cry, learn, fly. Let this lovely, magical mother lead you into the lovely, magical worlds her son creates as they, together, discover the super-power embedded in the condition so misleadingly and inaccurately called ADHD. Not a deficit-disorder at all if managed properly, this fascinating condition can open new worlds for those who have it and help them open new worlds for the rest of humankind, which it has been doing for thousands of years. Bravo Katherine Quie!”

The review echoes similar feedback from a growing network of professionals, parents, ADHD experts and bloggers who write online about the struggles and surprising blessings of handling what can be a potentially devastating diagnosis for children and adults.

According to the Center for Disease Control, up to 6.1 million children and teens 4-17 have already been diagnosed with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as of 2016. The real number of those affected is thought to be much higher, as only 20% or fewer of those suspected of having the disorder are brought to professionals for treatment. The experience of untreated ADHD can create severe disruptions to functioning in school, home and with peers, leading to statistically higher rates of under earning, depression, anxiety and even substance abuse among adults with untreated ADHD.

Dr. Quie, in her heartfelt, humble book, explores all these issues, as she chronicles her son Will’s journey through the disorder and into healing. Today, a college student at Oberlin College and Conservatory and blues musician, her son ultimately was able to meet the challenges of the diagnosis through medical intervention, sensitive parenting and his own self-awareness, although it’s an ongoing process. As Dr. Quie shares in her memoir, ADHD presented a significant and all-encompassing challenge for her and her family, both professionally and personally.

“It is my hope that through this book readers will come away with a greater respect for the impact a diagnosis, like ADHD, can have on a child, teen, and the entire family unit,” says Dr. Quie. “I never would have ‘gotten it’, even with my years of clinical training and experience, had it not been for my son, Will.”

Dr. Quie is in conversation with Dr. Hallowell and other ADHD experts throughout the country about ways to further promote the message of hope, and provide education and resources for those impacted by ADHD. She has shared about “Raising Will” on Dr. Hallowell’s podcast, Distraction, and will notify her readers as soon as it airs. She is also writing blogs and articles for national organizations, like ADDitude and Attention Magazine. Her event schedule, blogs and contact information for concerned parents and interested professionals are available on her website https://kqadhdandu.com.

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Aspire Regenerative

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

Dr. Ryan McNally, ND, MS, PA and Dr. Shashita Inamdar, MD, PhD, DABPN will be presenting at the 2019 Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine conference. Their presentation titled Advances in Integrative Neuropsychiatry and Functional Mental Health, will evaluate the pros and cons of integrative treatments and how they can be used to promote brain health, and reduce the debilitating symptoms of a range of neuropsychiatric disorders.

The focus of this presentation will be to assess the clinical data, indications and new frontiers of specific treatment options including neuro-navigation and transcranial magnetic stimulation for TMS, neurofeedback, bioidentical hormones, supplements, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), and nutrition. Dr. McNally and Dr. Inamdar will discuss how these treatments and therapies can be effectively used in treating mental health issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, autism, ADHD, dementia, and TBIs. They will also evaluate the utility of micro-nutrient testing, hormone testing, and pharmacogenetic testing. The panel will discuss participant questions and concerns to give an in-depth review of clinical best practices from the perspective of the clinician experience in the constantly evolving field of integrative neuropsychiatry.

Attendees will learn how to use clinical data to explain the benefits of integrative treatment options to patients for an array of neuropsychiatric conditions. They will also learn how to combine new studies with current knowledge to predict integrative opportunities for treatment. In their presentation, doctors McNally and Inamdar will demonstrate the advantages of interprofessional collaboration and show attendees how to develop personalized strategies for the treatment of individual patients using neurofeedback, nutrition, micronutrient testing, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pharmacogenetic testing, transcranial magnetic situation, and bioidentical hormones.

The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine conference is an annual four day event featuring educational panels and presentations, self-care, inspiration, and networking that fosters interprofessional collaboration. This year the conference will take place October 12th through 16th at the Sheraton San Diego located at 1380 Harbor Island Drive. For a full conference itinerary, to purchase tickets, and for more information visit: https://conference.aihm.org/annual/2019/rates.cfm

Aspire Regenerative is a state-of-the-art medical practice offering personalized regenerative treatments and integrative therapies, to help patients reach their goals and achieve the best possible results. Dr. Inamdar is a licensed physician and board certified adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist. She is the Medical Director at Achieve Medical as well as the Center for Discovery. Dr. McNally is a licensed naturopathic doctor and PA in the state of California. He is the medical director at Aspire Regenerative, and the former chief medical officer of Bastyr University where he maintains and adjunct faculty role in addition serving on the faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine fellowship program. For more information, visit https://aspireregenerativehealth.com/

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Breath Control

The breath is the horse and the mind is the rider.

NANAIMO, British Columbia (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

Today, Breath Control launches their new business and innovate website (https://www.breathcontrol.ca) providing professional Breath training and therapy services for the general public, professional athletes, first responders and military personnel.

Founder of Breath Control, Tyler Huston, is a leading figure and pioneer for Breathwork across Canada and internationally. Tyler is a First Responder Paramedic; Addictions Nurse with specialized training in respiratory therapy and also a competitive athlete and coach. Tyler is trained in The Oxygen Advantage Method and is British Columbia’s first and only Certified Breatheology Instructor’s out of only a handful across North America. Tyler has collaborated with Physicians, Coaches, Counsellors, Navy SEALS, Veterans, Police Officers, Olympic medalists, Firefighters, CEO’s, Parents, Grandparents and Children to develop a sophisticated yet approachable complete breathing system – Breath Control. Tyler has spent years working with clients from all walks of life including Canadian Forces, Professional Athletes, Corporate Executives and First Responders in the community and private and clinical settings including several of Canada’s premier Addiction Rehabilitation Treatment Centers.

The specific breathing exercises are comprised of evidence-based scientifically proven principles, exercises and techniques from numerous methodologies to form one unique comprehensive program.

Breath Control is based upon three main pillars:

• Biochemistry and composition of the blood
• Biomechanics of ventilation and functional breathing patterns
• Psychology and motivational techniques

Breath Control is heavily influenced by scientifically proven Western medical science and psychotherapy techniques while incorporating elements of ancient Eastern practices and philosophies. The Breath Control method is a somatic based therapy that strengthens the coordination between the respiratory system and the nervous system.

Through breathwork, a link can be created between body and mind that enables a person to control stress, increase energy, increase physical and mental performance, alleviate pain, improve health and enhance happiness.

“The breath is the horse and the mind is the rider.”

The average person will breathe 20,000-30,000 times each day and most only utilize 60%-70% of each breath. We waste up to 40% of the body’s main energy supply by inefficient, dysfunctional breathing patterns.

“How we breathe is how we feel, how we breathe is how we live. If we are not breathing fully how can we expect to feel good, feel complete and experience life to it’s fullest.”

Breathing is our #1 source of energy; arguably more important than food or water, yet the breath is often over-looked. Attention to nutrition and hydration is obviously critical to maintaining optimal health but emphasis on breathing should be the paramount priority.

Functional breathing techniques cleanse your body of unwanted waste products, the lungs are strengthened and the immune system is harmonized. Thoughts calm down which enables control over stress levels, pulse is lowered and more energy is acquired to improve resilience and allow clients to reach their full potential. Breath Control training can help clients achieve this in everyday life, while recovering from illness or injuries, at home, at work, for sport performance or in the line of duty. (https://www.breathcontrol.ca/begin-breathing/)

Breath Control training and programming is offered in a variety of different formats and platforms to accommodate and suit their client’s unique lifestyle including:

• Live Online Individual Training
• In-Person Private Sessions
• Workshops and Clinics
• Retreats

Prices vary from case-to-case as every program is tailored from the ground up based on the requirements of each client. Visit the Breath Control website to view, inquire and register.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
October 08, 2019

“Oh, the Things They Like to Hide”: an enthralling memoir by a doctor who battled opioid safety for patients for over fifteen years. “Oh, the Things They Like to Hide” is the creation of published author Dr. B. Sky, a professing Christian since her teenage years, who joined a medical team in big sky country in the fall of 2017 following a fifteen-year struggle fighting with political, media, and management powers about the existence of an opioid epidemic at the large health-care system. She also worked for the large organization and related agencies for almost twenty years.

Dr. B. Sky writes, “During my fifteen years of experience with the large health-care system, I witnessed shocking knee-jerk responses to political and media attention placed upon medical facilities during times of unsolicited adversity. It saddens me that physicians and other dedicated employees, many of us Veterans, become targets or scapegoats for many facility political and media inquiries.

Unfortunately, the large health-care system is not a popular health-care organization in the eyes of the media and politicians. Political and media scrutiny abounds, often resulting in defamation of character of dedicated employees working against enormous obstacles to improve patient healthcare. Subsequently, instead of supporting the medical staff, facility leaders choose to place undeserved blame on an unsuspecting employee in a retaliatory approach. I became one of those employees. What tends to follow next is “nit-picking” of every chart, every decision, and every action by the physician. Worse yet, governing oversight agencies investigate complaints by politicians and others, interview health-care facility leaders, and end up making decisions based upon testimonies filled with lies. The investigators fail to check facts. They ignore certainties that would damage the facility’s reputation. Testimonies by deceitful executive leaders prevail, and their perjured statements blindside truthful testimonies by clinical staff. By choosing to ignore dependable evidence, healthcare suffers, and worse yet, people die.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Dr. B. Sky’s new book is a riveting testimony by the doctor about her battle and mission in prescribing opioids safely for patients.

This book shares a life-relating story about a doctor who saved the lives of many patients from unintentional opioid overdose. She ended her battle in the river city following an eye-opening experience involving a newscaster, Ignorant Oversight Body, director, chief of staff, and politician from the river city.

View a synopsis of “Oh, the Things They Like to Hide” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase“Oh, the Things They Like to Hide” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Oh, the Things They Like to Hide”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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EKU is launching an online master’s degree program in psychology for those interested in applied behavior analysis.

This degree is the next step toward a broad range of career options for EKU graduates, such as helping children with autism, counseling those affected by the opioid crisis or providing support for the growing senior citizen population.

RICHMOND, Va. (PRWEB)
October 03, 2019

Eastern Kentucky University has a new online graduate program in psychology with a concentration in applied behavior analysis. There are two paths to completion, to accommodate students seeking a master’s degree and students who already hold a master’s degree in an associated field. Both the degree and certificate options provide students with coursework needed to pursue their Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential, positioning them to help fill a need for behavioral healthcare in Kentucky and surrounding states.

“This degree is the next step toward a broad range of career options for EKU graduates, such as helping children with autism, counseling those affected by the opioid crisis or providing support for the growing senior citizen population,” explained Robert Brubaker, Ph.D., chair of the psychology department.

Behavior analysts work in any setting where a behavior change is needed. They often find employment in schools, residential facilities, corrections facilities and substance abuse rehabilitation hospitals.

EKU’s curriculum is endorsed as a Verified Course Sequence by the Association for Behavior Analysis International, which means program graduates will have completed the educational requirement for taking the BCBA exam.    

Students can earn the master’s degree in as quickly as 15 months. Those who already have a master’s degree in psychology, education or behavior analysis can earn a certificate in one year.

Myra Beth Bundy, Ph.D., program coordinator and professor, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Having completed the BCBA exam herself, she looks forward to supporting students as they work toward their own credentials. “There are a lot of people in our communities who want to make a difference. Our goal is to give them the education and mentorship needed to achieve that,” she said.

The online ABA program is designed for the working professional with no campus visits required. The GRE is waived for those who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Courses are taught in convenient 8-week terms. EKU Online has a strong reputation for student support services, which include personalized advising, direct access to instructors and free one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Applications are now being accepted for the spring term. For more information about the EKU Online degree or certificate option in applied behavior analysis, visit https://go.eku.edu/ABAonline.

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