Search results for "Patient referrals"
ACP endorses guidelines on patient referrals
“Closing the Loop: A Guide to Safer Ambulatory Referrals in the EHR Era” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/5.htm
23 Jan 2018
Making sense of CMS’ new policy on consultation billing
CMS stopped recognizing CPT consultation codes and issued instructions to physicians only a few days before the new policy took effect. ACP's practice management staff digest what internists need to know to stay atop of billing for 2009, documentation, the “3-year rule” and cross-walks for services previously billed as consultations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/practice.htm
1 Feb 2010
Internists generated $1.6 million annually for affiliated hospitals
Older colon cancer patients less likely to receive chemo, have fewer late adverse events
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/23/3.htm
23 Mar 2010
Coping skills, counseling best for low back pain
Despite all the best evidence and guidelines, patients with low back pain are still spending time, effort and money on things that aren't helping them in the long run.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2013
Imaging for breast pain increases procedures but not cancer detection
Treating women with breast pain by performing imaging increased the odds of further tests and visits, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/6.htm
6 Mar 2012