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Health Equity

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5 Min Read

From volume to value: How one health system is making the change

ACCESS Health System moved to a team-based care model rooted in evidence-based practices across 36 health centers. Switching from an emphasis on volume to value has created a new relationship between physician and patient.

Leadership

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2 Min Read

AMA members appointed to med ed leadership roles

Seven AMA members were recently appointed by medical education organizations to their leadership. Nominated by the AMA, each organization made the final appointment decision from among the physician candidates it received.
Man using touch-screen to test his knowledge of HIPAA.

HIPAA

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4 Min Read

Test your HIPAA knowledge: 3 data sharing situations

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) allows data sharing without patient authorization under certain circumstances. These three data sharing situations test your HIPAA knowledge.

Residency Finance

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3 Min Read

Budget tips for medical residents

To survive as a medical resident on a limited budget takes careful planning. The wife of a physician who recently completed training offers budget tips to lessen financial woes.
Tax fraud paperwork with audit stamp.

Career Development

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3 Min Read

Physicians among victims of tax fraud

In the midst of tax season, some physicians are receiving notice that they are victims of identity theft in the form of fraudulent tax filings. Three warning signs can alert you to taxpayer identity theft.

Prevention & Wellness

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6 Min Read

Government announces “groundbreaking effort” to prevent diabetes

Medicare will soon cover diabetes prevention programs. When more than 11 million seniors have diabetes and another 26 million have prediabetes, this government announcement of preventive care is truly groundbreaking.

Behavioral Health

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5 Min Read

Patient satisfaction surveys need to better address pain management: Fighting opioid epidemic

Medicare patient satisfaction surveys pose problems for physicians managing pain. Pressure to prescribe opioids may contribute to epidemic. Ohio takes action to change questionnaire.

Behavioral Health

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5 Min Read

What physicians are saying about the new CDC opioid guidelines

The CDC released clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids to help combat the nation’s overdose epidemic. Physicians point out concerns such as gaps in health care system and lack of evidence for the benefit of long-term use of opioids.