Tag: Doctors
ACP Supports More Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Authors cite need to address payment barriers, insurance coverage gaps
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
AAP Evaluates Potential Impact of Telemedicine in Pediatrics
Telemedicine has potential to improve access and physician workforce shortages
Academic Detailing Could Boost Treatment of Tobacco Use
Increase in frequency of simple and complex components of tobacco treatment behaviors
Nephrologists Actively Manage Meds After Kidney Transplant
Involvement may assist with facilitating long-term graft survival
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
