Search results for "New Technology"
Variety of coding changes loom for 2013
A partial freeze on diagnosis coding updates has been extended one year, while new care management codes will be introduced in 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2012
11 myths busted about ICD-10 implementation
Learn more about how the new coding system will play out in your offices, and 11 ways that it won't.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2013
Portable ultrasound scopes out a new role
Enthusiasts argue that point-of-care ultrasonography extends the scope of the physical exam far beyond what can be auscultated through a stethoscope. Detractors worry about overdiagnosis and a loss of medical skills that have intrinsic value. Both sides seek balance when considering how to use this new technology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/ultrasound.htm
1 May 2014
ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The latest issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox. Top stories include portable ultrasound, medical nonadherence, and cognitive strategies for being a better doctor.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/11.htm
6 May 2014
Nonspecific symptoms may have a very specific cause
This issue covers topics including management of lupus, the effect of telemedicine on primary care practice, and new approaches to treating Clostridium difficile.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2014
Virtual visits pose real issues for physicians
There could be 1 million virtual health consultations done by phone or video by the end of 2014, with growth expected in 2015. Observers are weighing the benefits of access against the potential lack of an ongoing doctor-patient relationship.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/virtual-visit.htm
1 Nov 2014
Intertwining patients in their care management
Patient autonomy is the key to an app that puts patients in control of meeting their goals to reduce high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/twine.htm
1 Mar 2015
New guideline released on diagnosis, management of pancreatic cysts
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new guideline last week on the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/1.htm
31 Mar 2015
1945-1954: ACP and other organizations find their niches
ACP's fourth decade started with the restoration of pre-World War II programs that had been suspended, as well as struggles with more philosophical issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/centennial.htm
1 Apr 2015
Mobile apps no ‘magic pill’ for maintaining health
Health maintenance and lifestyle apps could reach a new generation of patients, but there are challenges that could limit their overall success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/apps.htm
1 Oct 2015