Business of Medicine
Feature
E/M comments may fall on deaf ears at CMS
Federal officials continue to press their case for simplification of evaluation and management coding, even as most doctors object.
Daily News Podcast
Sprain an ankle, get an opioid
And beware a nasty skin souvenir from travel abroad.
From the Journals
Burnout may jeopardize patient care
Burnout was associated with unprofessionalism and higher rates of patient safety issues.
Daily News Podcast
Can tai chi tame seniors’ risk of falls?
And go easy on imaging in kids’ mild traumatic brain injury.
Opinion
Don’t forget about OSHA
Failure to comply with OSHA regulations can result in stiff penalties running into many thousands of dollars.
Daily News Podcast
Colonoscopy: Should 45 be the new 50?
And how to avoid telemed fraud.
Feature
Preappointment consults: Evidence builds for boosting access, revenue
Feature
SCOTUS: Kavanaugh suggests precedent will govern future abortion decisions
Judge Kavanaugh painted himself as of independent thought.
Feature
Maryland gets an A on ‘Rheumatic Disease Report Card’
American College of Rheumatology hands out lots of B’s and C’s but no F’s.
From the Journals
Penalties not necessary to save money in some Medicare ACOs
Groups participating in MSSP were “associated with a mean differential reduction of $302 in total Medicare spending per beneficiary in the 2012...
Feature
Physician groups call for CMS to drop E/M proposal
The proposal could hurt physicians who treat complex patients.