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What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including the cover feature on spontaneous awakening trials, coverage of medication discrepancies during the transfer between facilities, and a Success Story about how one hospitalist Web site streamlines signouts. Plus, test yourself with questions on sedation and ventilation excerpted from MKSAP 14.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/highlights.htm
1 Oct 2009
CMS dramatically changes CPT consultation billing for 2010
CMS no longer recognizes CPT consultation codes 99241-99255 for consultations. ACP's practice management staff explain how to bill for outpatient and inpatient visit codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/practice.htm
1 Jan 2010
ACP reminds public to get flu shots during National Influenza Week
ACP is reminding physicians and the public to get their H1NI and seasonal flu shots–if they haven't already–during National Influenza Week, Jan. 10-16. While vaccination rates typically decline after November, flu viruses can circulate well into the spring and summer. ACP president Joseph W. Stubbs, FACP, says that getting vaccinated is key in preventing a potential third wave of H1N1. Between April and November 2009, the H1N1 virus infected more than 45 million Americans, resulting in more than 200,000 hospitalizations, and complications from seasonal flu place a similar burden on the health care system each year. More information about adult vaccination and resources are available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/12.htm
12 Jan 2010
Expert panel updates adult immunization schedule
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of swelling and severe pain
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/2.htm
12 Jan 2010
ADA supports A1C for diabetes diagnosis
ADA supports A1C for diabetes diagnosisExpert panel updates adult immunization schedule
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/1.htm
12 Jan 2010
Atrial fibrillation risk lower with some classes of antihypertensives
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, weight gain and constipation
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/2.htm
26 Jan 2010
Frequent self-testing not cost-effective for diabetics not on insulin
Frequent self-testing not cost-effective for diabetics not on insulinAtrial fibrillation risk lower with some classes of antihypertensives
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/26/1.htm
26 Jan 2010
Calmer talk needed about mammography
Controversy about implementing new mammography guidelines shouldn't cloud talks between doctors and the women they counsel. Clarify what the guidelines really say, and share the decision-making with patients, experts counsel.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/breast.htm
1 Feb 2010
Extended nicotine patch use doubles odds of quitting smoking at 24 weeks
MKSAP Quiz: intermittent claudication
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/02/2.htm
2 Feb 2010
Symptoms aren't always effective in diagnosing early ovarian cancer, study finds
NSAID does not reduce post-surgical pericardial effusion
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/02/4.htm
2 Feb 2010