WCMS is proud to announce another high quality addition to the series of "The Physicians' Voice." "The Physicians Voice" is a series of media presentations for the general public that showcase physicians' world-class medical expertise and focus on patient/community health. Here is the latest release: WCMS member Dr. Eric Smith's second piece in a three part series appears in Blue Ridge Now, "How to Quit Smoking."

From the Asheville Citizen-Times: "This is my Exam Room, Not Your Soapbox."

The N.C. General Assembly feels otherwise. 

Excerpt: "I have had the pleasure of practicing medicine for almost 15 years now and I have seen a lot change in my exam room in that time.

Instead of writing on paper, I peck away at a ten-pound laptop that I lug around from room to room. In my building the rooms are "industry standard", which means that they are much too small for a family to share. When my patients get naked, instead of a cotton gown they have the humbling experience of crinkly white paper to protect their modesty."

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"Should I open or retain my own private practice or become part of a larger healthcare system?" That's the question I've heard from ten physicians over the past six months. I've written this newsletter to help you assess your own readiness. One size doesn't fit all. Only you can decide. That decision that will significantly impact tasks that need to be done with respect to organization and management, financial management, managing staff and external resources, maintaining quality and outcomes, and compliance. 

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