Search results for "Patient Management"
Big changes made to E/M codes in 2021
Beginning in January, physicians billing for Medicare patients no longer have to use a patient's history or physical exam to determine the appropriate level of E/M coding.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/big-changes-made-to-e-m-codes-in-2021.htm
1 Jan 2021
New algorithm helps weed out unneeded drugs in the elderly
Geriatrician Doron Garfinkel, MD, developed the Good Palliative-Geriatric Practice algorithm for discontinuing elderly patients' unneeded medications. In a study, he showed how it led to discontinuing 58% of the drugs taken by a group of community-dwelling elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/medications.htm
1 May 2011
Appropriate uses considered for echocardiography in common clinical scenarios
MRI screening associated with improved survival in women at high risk for breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/23/4.htm
23 Nov 2010
Over-the-counter test for flu, COVID-19 authorized
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/over-the-counter-test-for-flu-covid-19-authorized.htm
1 Apr 2023
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
Medicare has new HCPCS codes for seasonal flu vaccinesACP reminds physicians and public: Get your flu shot
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/6.htm
14 Dec 2010
Baby boomers' health isn't what they expect
The normal aspects of aging will place extraordinary demands on the health care system as the baby boomers enter their retirement years. Sheer numbers, coupled with high expectations of this population, pose a problem for primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/boomers.htm
1 Jul 2012
Extended-release metformin recalled due to impurity
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/extended-release-metformin-recalled-due-to-impurity.htm
1 Jul 2020
New report proposes solutions to drug shortages
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/new-report-proposes-solutions-to-drug-shortages.htm
1 Jan 2020
Behind the scenes at ACP, policy can improve patient care
By carefully crafting evidence-based policies, ACP can influence regulatory agencies and advocate for better patient care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2016
Transportation doesn't fix all no-show woes
Health care systems are creating transportation programs to shuttle patients not only to appointments, but to pharmacies and locations to help with treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/transportation-doesnt-fix-all-no-show-woes.htm
1 Nov 2018