Search results for "Vaccinations"
Clearing up confusion over Medicare coverage for vaccines
Medicare's vaccination payments covered in a variety of ways.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/nine.htm
1 Mar 2008
Follow a few simple steps to ensure safety with vaccines
Needlesticks happen. Patients have the same or similar names. OSHA inspectors visit. Drugs are recalled. Now what?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/ten.htm
1 Mar 2008
Managing risk: a little attention equals a lot of prevention
Things to do in DC while you're at Internal Medicine 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/nine.htm
1 Apr 2008
Make path to health one of least resistance
Behavioral economics explains why patients sacrifice their long-term health for short term rewards, and suggests ways that internists can easily convince them to change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/one.htm
1 May 2008
Medicare implements new advanced beneficiary notice form
I heard that there is a new advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) form for Medicare patients. When do I use it?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/twelve.htm
1 May 2008
Improving access tops list of small-office tips
Every internal medicine practice has its own unique set of problems and strengths.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/eight.htm
1 Jun 2008
It's not too late to start quality reporting and get paid for it
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/practicerx.htm
1 Jul 2008
ACP programs provide best practices to ensure the best care
A number of quality improvement programs available from the College can help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/president.htm
1 Jan 2009
Warnings issued for antiepileptics, bowel prep, efalizumab
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2009
All together now: Office teamwork
A cohesive and efficient team can make all the difference between a practice limping along and one that is willing to try new ideas and work flows.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2009