Search results for "Reimbursement"
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and decreased exercise capacity
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate fatigue and decreased exercise capacity in a 72-year-old woman.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/3.htm
20 Sep 2011
Nearly one-third of older adults need end-of-life decisions made but lack ability
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/6.htm
6 Apr 2010
Diabetes education programs show mixed results
Educational programs for patients with uncontrolled diabetes showed some success but overall had mixed results in three recent trials.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/4.htm
18 Oct 2011
Many hospitalists don't perform individual ‘core competencies' in a given year
Health professionals to march for health care reform
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/6.htm
16 Mar 2010
In-person and remote programs lead to weight loss in primary care
More than a third of obese patients successfully achieved significant weight loss in two different two-year programs led by primary care physicians and funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/5.htm
22 Nov 2011
ACP members can influence policy on Medicare's fee schedule
Over the next six to 18 months, ACP will ask randomly chosen members to complete surveys to influence Medicare reimbursement. We outline what members can expect as part of the process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/coding.htm
1 Jul 2013
Averaged home blood pressure readings are more accurate
As few as five averaged home blood pressure readings could more accurately assess hypertension control than those taken in the office, researchers suggest.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/2.htm
21 Jun 2011
Medicare, many insurers announce coding rules for H1N1
The federal government will pay for H1N1 vaccine, and most large insurers are planning to pay only for its administration. Find out which codes to use and with which insurers.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2009
Patients find medical home in Pennsylvania
A group of physicians in southeastern Pennsylvania are among the lucky and proactive few practicing in some of the first payer-supported patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) in the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/pilot.htm
1 Apr 2009
Accurate coding of the Initial Preventive Physical Examination
It is important for internists to understand and plan for the Initial Preventive Physical Examination, a one-time visit for new Medicare beneficiaries.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/coding.htm
1 Oct 2014