Search results for "Practice Management"
Hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment changing rapidly
This issue covers topics including management of hepatitis and the effect of new direct-pay practice models on primary care practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/editors.htm
1 Jan 2015
Getting patient consent for chronic care management
Medicare now reimburses internists for chronic care management services, but a few criteria need to be met. Learn more about how to recoup payment for services that many physicians are already providing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2015
Taking the fear out of converting to ICD-10
Knowing that many small practices need help, ACP has put together a host of resources to help small practices understand and implement ICD-10.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/tips.htm
1 Mar 2015
‘Digitally native’ learners will change medical education
How much a resident knows is no longer the most accurate way to assess the person in an era of students who grew up getting their information in a digital world.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/residents.htm
1 Mar 2015
Worried about ICD-10? ACP can help
The date for ICD-10 implementation is Oct. 1, and practices should be working now to make sure they are ready for the compliance deadline. To help members with the transition, ACP is offering several resources at discounted rates for ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/10/6.htm
10 Mar 2015
Practice Tips PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Because of the increased granularity ...
Practice Tips. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT. Because of the increased granularity ofthe new ICD-10-CM codes, which arescheduled to be implemented onOct. ... Coding for the sample scenario with ICD-9-CM versus ICD-10-CM. Practice Rx.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/acpi-201504-coding_t1.pdf
23 Mar 2015
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to ACP Internist coverage of issues surrounding the time spent with patients, ICD-10 coding changes, and physician burnout.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/letters.htm
1 Apr 2015
Making patient portals patient-friendly
Patient portals can create barriers to successful use but can also offer benefits to patients. Three simple steps can improve the patient experience.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/tips.htm
1 Apr 2015
Taking the mystery out of care coordination management
Care coordination isn't new, but value-based payment, patient-centered medical homes, accountable care organizations, and other alternate delivery and payment programs have moved the topic into the forefront of many conversations and policy discussions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/tips.htm
1 May 2015
What prescribers need to know about Medicare Part D
Effective July 1, 2015, physicians who prescribe drugs to Part D enrollees must either be enrolled in Medicare or have a valid opt-out affidavit on file in order for the prescriptions to be paid for.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2015