Search results for "Medicare"
AMA survey shows impact of consult code elimination
2009-2010 Report of the Executive Vice President available onlineACP releases joint statement with ACC and AHA on heart failureCollege-supported organization launches internal medicine program in Bhutan
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/27/6.htm
27 Jul 2010
Physicians avoid e-prescribing even if they have access
Call for spring 2011 Board of Governors resolutionsExpert panel: physicians need to practice better lifestyle medicineLast chance to register for Webinar on EHR meaningful use
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/6.htm
3 Aug 2010
Over 40% of all doctors get sued during their careers
Over 40% of all doctors get sued during their careersAfter miscarriage, women shouldn't delay trying again
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/10/1.htm
10 Aug 2010
Medicare expands tobacco cessation coverage
ACP announces new Division of Medical Practice, Professionalism & QualityACP Chapter meetings coming up
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/7.htm
31 Aug 2010
Annual PSA follow-ups not needed in low-risk cases
Medicare expands tobacco cessation coverage
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/5.htm
31 Aug 2010
Claims coding edits target improper payments, errors
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.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2010
History is key after childhood disease
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 interns who can coordinate chronic care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/pediatrics.htm
1 Sep 2010
Monday morning quarterbacking doesn't score touchdowns
The “failure” to permanently reform the sustainable growth rate formula shouldn't jeopardize overall progress on health care reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/washington.htm
1 Sep 2010
New reports signal health care costs for this decade
MKSAP Quiz: multiple sclerosis
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/2.htm
14 Sep 2010
House calls becoming a viable practice model
Think of it as the patient-centered medical home's ultimate evolution##mdash;care inside the patient's own home. More doctors are making house calls, either to patients who don't travel easily, or to improve the quality of care they could deliver in an office.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/house.htm
1 Oct 2010