Practice Management
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ABIM contests class-action lawsuit, asks judge to dismiss
The plaintiffs are asking a judge to find ABIM in violation of federal antitrust law and to bar the board from continuing its MOC process.
HM19
Planning for change in hospitalist practice management
According to a poll of session attendees, the biggest challenges were related to compensation or workflows that have not evolved to match changing...
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FDA chief calls for stricter scrutiny of electronic health records
The government spent more than $36 billion over 10 years to switch to digital records. In that time, thousands of reports of deaths, injuries, and...
Practice Management
Is a telehospitalist service right for you and your group?
Hospitalists will have to determine how best to take advantage of the innovative model of care offered by telemedicine.
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Advance care planning codes not being used
Few physicians are taking advantage of Medicare payment codes that reimburse them for discussing end-of-life planning with patients.
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Prior authorization an increasing burden
Insurers are not following the 2018 consensus statement on improving the prior authorization process, the AMA says.
Practice Management
Hospitalist scheduling: A search for balance
Ensuring that the hospitalist team is right sized is an art.
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Groups of physicians produce more accurate diagnoses than individuals
Diagnostic accuracy is highest in groups of physicians, compared with individuals and even specialists.
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AAP: Treating patients during disasters raises liability risks
You can learn how to protect yourself from liability when caring for children during disasters with new guidance from the AAP.
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Malpractice suits are less frequent – but more costly