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Lifelong Care

History is key after childhood disease

History is key after childhood disease

By Kathy Holliman

A generation ago, most children with severe disabilities died before reaching adulthood. Now, more than 90% survive. From cancer or congenital heart disease to cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome, pediatric survivors need internists who can coordinate chronic care.

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Practicing primary care: A lesson in treading water
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Medicine and Social Media

Should doctors worry about online ratings?

Should doctors worry about online ratings?

By Janet Colwell

Consumers have free rein to anonymously post negative comments online about their physicians. Some are fighting back, while others learn how to turn potentially negative postings into a positive promotional tool for their practices.

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Rural Medicine

Targeting rural health scholars keeps doctors in Kansas

Targeting rural health scholars keeps doctors in Kansas

By Kathy Holliman

Small-town practice has appeal to physicians who were born and raised in such communities. The Scholars in Rural Health program seeks to expose medical students to underserved areas, nurture a desire to practice primary care and offer incentives such as loan forgiveness.

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Perspectives

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Practical Genomics

Expectations exceed understanding in unraveling the genome

Expectations exceed understanding in unraveling the genome

By W. Gregory Feero, MD, PhD

Genomic advances have come at a tremendous pace, yet frustration exists that the benefits are not available today. Members of the medical community debate where to focus resources to balance long-term goals against pressing needs.

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President’s Message

EHRs could solve resource overuse, free up physician time

By J. Fred Ralston, FACP

Electronic health records can help physicians with the administrative burdens of practice, allowing them to focus on the clinical aspects of caring for patients.

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Success Story

Rhode Island practice adopts patient-centered medical home

Rhode Island practice adopts patient-centered medical home

By Jan Bowers

A patient-centered medical home model lets one physician focus on a proactive, holistic approach of preventive care. The reward was recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

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Practice Rx

Claims coding edits target improper payments, errors

By Debra Lansey

Knowing the ins and outs of claims coding edits speeds reimbursement, but they are tricky even for experienced office staffers. Learn how to do them properly, and what resources exist to help.

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Test Yourself

From the MKSAP case studies

From the MKSAP case studies

A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for management of new-onset atrial fibrillation. She has a history of tetralogy of Fallot that was repaired at age 18 months. She has had no cardiovascular concerns since then and has not had regular follow-up since childhood. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s atrial fibrillation?

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ACP Internist Weekly

From the August 31, 2010 edition

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Cartoon Caption Contest

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Patricia J. Peterson, FACP, in practice in Longview, Wash., who will receive a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service. Thanks to all who voted!

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ACP Internist, ACP Hospitalist win awards

Association Media & Publishing has honored ACP Internist with a 2010 silver EXCEL Award for general excellence among newspapers. The American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors has honored ACP Hospitalist with a silver award for best regular department, "Your Career." More ...

ACP Career Connection

Looking for a new internal medicine or subspecialty position?

ACP Career Connection can help you find your next job in internal medicine. Search internist and subspecialist positions nationwide that suit your criteria and preferences. Jobs are posted about two weeks before print publication of Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP Internist, and ACP Hospitalist. Exclusive “Online Direct” opportunities are updated weekly. Check us out online.

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