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‘UTI’ an overused diagnosis in the era of the microbiome
An evolving understanding of urinary tract infections has led one expert to describe them as an “ambiguous, expansive, overused diagnosis” that can lead to the myriad harms of antibiotic overtreatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/uti-an-overused-diagnosis-in-the-era-of-the-microbiome.htm
1 Feb 2018
HPV vaccination now impacts practice later
This issue covers such topics as HPV vaccination, news from ObesityWeek, and a preview of upcoming events at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2017
CMS aims to prevent fraud while protecting ‘the good guys'
Medicare is focusing heavily on preventing fraud, but with an eye toward not burdening legitimate clinicians. Learn three things a practice can do to reduce its chances of being audited.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/coding.htm
1 Jun 2012
Cuba is just across the water, but medically, a different world
ACP Member Paul Drain explored Cuba's medical system and finds primary care broken down much differently than in the U.S., with more access resulting in less of a need for inpatient care. But the politics of re-establishing relations with the country are no less tenuous today than they've previously been.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/cuba.htm
1 Sep 2010
Expert lays out controversies for cardio care
February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month, and the field is wide open to controversies seemingly without resolution when it comes to invasive versus therapeutic regimens.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/heart.htm
1 Feb 2010
College's new end-of-life guidelines fill gaps in patient care
The College's new guidelines recommend that clinicians regularly assess end-of-life patients for symptoms of pain, dyspnea and depression, and use proven therapies to treat these conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/fourteen.htm
1 Mar 2008
Physician cost profiling systems frequently come to different results
CMS announces change to submission period for Medicare claimsCDC warns of Q fever in Iraq, NetherlandsFDA wants to know about ‘bad’ drug ads
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/5.htm
18 May 2010
Opinions can vary on exchanging gifts with patients
Doctors' opinions vary on whether it's a good idea for physicians to give gifts to patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/opinions-can-vary-on-exchanging-gifts-with-patients.htm
1 Oct 2018
Lessen the burdens of Medicare's home health requirements
Home health care now requires face-to-face certification of eligibility based on the patient's current condition, a burden that doesn't have to be one. A few simple tips can ensure that the patient's needs and Medicare's paperwork are both satisfied.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/face.htm
1 Feb 2012
Expert hints at how GI practices can keep coding current
Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractors are, in fact, auditing physicians more than ever. The “incident toâ€ï¿½ provision and teaching physician guidelines cause the greatest confusion and require special attention to ensure they are used correctly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/gastrocoding.htm
1 Sep 2009