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Waived tests for in-office procedures such as pregnancy or strep tests may be exempt from government oversight, but that doesn't mean they should be exempt from quality control.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/laboratory.htm
1 Mar 2014
Pandemic heightens focus on physician well-being
This issue also covers gender equity in medicine, COVID-19 vaccination, and sleep in the elderly, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/pandemic-heightens-focus-on-physician-well-being.htm
1 Jan 2021
Web-based therapy may help interns with suicidal ideation
Resident physicians are at high risk for depression, and training can make the situation much worse. In an effort to prevent suicidal ideation among interns, researchers tested a Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/success.htm
1 Mar 2016
CMS delays ICD-10, offers new overpayment options
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services heard the primary care community's complaints and have delayed ICD-10 implementation until further notice. The agency did, however, launch several new tactics in order to collect overpayments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2012
Accurate coding of the Initial Preventive Physical Examination
It is important for internists to understand and plan for the Initial Preventive Physical Examination, a one-time visit for new Medicare beneficiaries.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2014
Clarifying CPT codes for observation, admission, discharge
An expert from ACP's Regulatory and Insurer Affairs section clarifies what codes to use when admitting and discharging patients across the span of several days, and how to handle observation status depending upon how much time is spent.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/coding.htm
1 Sep 2009
Assess your ability to comply with version 5010 requirements
The pressure is on to switch to version 5010, and the process will require identifying changes, testing transactions and minimizing disruptions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/coding.htm
1 Jun 2011
ICD-10 doesn't have to be intimidating
To help internists become even more comfortable with the new code set, ACP looks at how the codes are structured and how to cross-walk from old to new for some of the most common ones.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2013
How to survive private practice and have a life
It's not too late to start reporting quality data to Medicare and receive a bonus payment. Learn how to submit claims on 15 consecutive eligible Medicare patients to receive a bonus of 1.5% of allowed Medicare charges from July 1 to Dec. 31.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/practice.htm
1 Jul 2008
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2021