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Med school debt becomes budgeting burden for primary care
A newly minted primary care physician graduates with a budget that leaves him or her $800 in the red each month. Compared to their subspecialist counterparts, the debt leaves primary care physicians feeling undervalued, especially since they value their work to be as hard and as important.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/money.htm
1 Jul 2011
Are your patients health literate?
Determining a patient's health literacy can be a challenge for physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2011
Government expert encourages transition to electronic records
Internist Farzad Mostashari, MD, has tackled some intimidating tasks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/EHR.htm
1 Oct 2011
Obituaries
A list of former ACP leaders who have passed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/obits.htm
1 Jan 2012
Combating conflicting information on prescription drug labels
A Consumer Reports check found that five chain drugstores in the New York area provided different warnings for the same warfarin prescription. A College Fellow who is the magazine's chief medical advisor explains how primary care physicians can help their patients stay abreast of their prescriptions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/drugs.htm
1 Feb 2012
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
Build your own ultrasound-guided thoracentesis simulator
The use of bedside, portable diagnostic ultrasound devices by nonradiologists is increasing, because of both maturing, more affordable technology and evidence supporting improved patient safety and process efficiency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/simulator.htm
1 Feb 2012
Learn how to plan a medical volunteering trip overseas
If your idea of a stimulating vacation involves unsafe destinations, bribing foreign officials for a medical license and practicing resource-limited hospitals, then there's an organization willing to set it all up for you. (You also get to meet kings and see beautiful scenery.).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/volunteering.htm
1 Apr 2012
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
Risk of financial abuse in elders should draw internists' attention
An expert counsels internists to consider screening their elderly patients for financial abuses, from investment scams to pressure from family members. Doctors can partner with financial experts to prevent financial exploitation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/geriatrics.htm
1 Jul 2012