How can we improve patient outcomes by improving business practices and approaches?  The answer to this may not seem clear, but as the Marketing Director for Nexus Pain Care, I am tasked with many things.  The most important I feel is community awareness of pain and how this can impact a patient’s overall quality of life.  There are many tools to accomplish this, but the best is face to face interaction with referring physicians in the local community. Business the ‘old fashion way’ in a sense, sitting down and talking with providers and their staff about improving patient outcomes when it comes to chronic pain.  How is this business one may ask?  Well, I not only represent Nexus Pain Care, but I also represent our patients to a certain degree.  When a physician refers a patient to Nexus, we ensure that they are treated with the care and quality that every patient deserves.  I then convey this  not only to the referring physician, but each and every provider I come in contact with.  Nexus is committed to quality care, and Dr Rosenthal has the leadership and experience to get patients better.  Business in medicine differs slightly than business as we traditionally think of.  Practices do have a bottom-line as it relates to dollars, but the most important aspect to our business is patients.  All of us at Nexus are aware of how important the patient is, but not because of charges or revenue, but because these patients lead lives much like our own.  The difference is that they are burdened with debilitating chronic pain, and it is our job to make them better. Thanks to our Medical Director, Richard Rosenthal M.D., and his associates, Nexus is fully capable to make our patients better.  As a former Marine Infantry Officer, I truly believe what makes an organization successful are the people that work inside that organization.  Nexus Pain Care is a perfect example of this, quality people dedicated to a common goal…getting our patient better.  Every call, every visit, every interaction you will not only be met with a smile, but a dedicated professional who represents the beginning  of your path to a pain free life. I invite you to see for yourself, if you feel like your pain has not been addressed properly, or if you are looking for some answers to your pain questions, call for an appointment today..

Respectfully,

Jason A

Marketing Director, Nexus Pain Care

Everyone at Nexus would like to wish our patients a happy new year. We hope 2012 brings many good things to you and yours.

Below you will find some of Dr. Rosenthal’s chapters and articles that were published in books and journals:

• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Radiofrequency Lesioning“. In Pain Management 2nd edition, edited by Steven D. Waldman.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Use of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Clinincal Practice“. Practical Pain Management, June 2009.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Lumbar Spinal Nerve Block“. In Interventional Pain Management, edited by P. Prithvi Raj et al.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Pulsed Radiofrequency Procedures in Clinical Practice“. In Image-Guided Spine Inverventions, edited by John Mathis and Stanley Golovac.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Prospective Study of a Lumbar Back Brace“. Practical Pain Management, July 2011.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Emergency Protocols for the Spinal Injectionist“. Pain Management, April 2010.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Avoiding Complications from Interventional Spine Techniques“. Pain Management, March 2010.
• Richard M. Rosenthal, “Acquisition of Spine Injection Skills Using a Beef Injection Simulator“. Pain Physician, July 2007.

This past week Dr. Rosenthal received a thank you letter from a previous patient who has since moved to a different state.  Here are a few of her comments:

“…just wanted to again say ‘thank you!’ to you and your staff!…It has really made me apreciate how great you were with me.  I’ve been reading online horror stories of how terrible people are treated with chronic pain.  I believe you are one of the best.  Of course in the medical community you are, but you’re also good with patients….Thanks again for such exceptional treatment. Take care.”

Such a letter always is received with much appreciation. And with Thanksgiving two days away, Nexus Pain Care would like to thank all of our patients and wish them a very happy Thanksgiving.

With Halloween falling on a weekday this year, the Nexus staff took advantage and brought their costumes to work. From M&Ms to animals to movie characters to doctors, there was a good variety of fun.

October 15, 2011 The staff at Nexus Pain Care all enjoyed a get-together in Park City – hiking, horseback riding, eating and “just hanging out.” Lots of fun.

Nexus Pain Care celebrated Dr. Rosenthal’s birthday yesterday  – Sept 28.

The World Institute of Pain awarded Nexus Pain Care with the 2011 Excellence in Pain Practice Award. Thirteen clinics worldwide were given this award in 2011; Four of those clinics were in the U.S. with one of those being Nexus Pain Care in Utah.