Staff News Writer

With the arrival of the Oct. 1 implementation deadline for ICD-10, you need to be sure your practice can take care of any claims processing issues that result from using the new code set. The AMA’s ICD-10 Web page allows you to report any issues your practice is experiencing with how Medicare is processing claims now that the ICD-10 code set is in effect.

Negotiation is an artful form of communication that entails asking for exactly what you deserve—and that means employee benefits. Here’s a must-have list of benefits every new physician should ask for when negotiating a job offer.

How can physicians partner with their patients to ensure a healthy heart environment? The AMA hosted a vibrant tweet chat on World Heart Day when primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, sat down with leading cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD.

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent medicine? Meet Caroline Barangan, MD, a 12-year veteran of adolescent medicine. Read her insights to help determine whether a career in adolescent medicine might be a good fit for you.

As a med student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent and/or internal medicine? Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, talks about how her practice lifestyle, challenges of caring for patients and other topics.

When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, do you ever wonder what it would be like to pursue psychiatry? Claudia Reardon, MD, an assistant professor and psychiatrist shares insights to help you decide if a career in psychiatry is a good fit for you.

Being sedentary is a primary risk factor of heart disease and premature heart aging. What to do if your job involves sitting for hours? One physician offers simple ways you can avoid this deadly behavior.

Once habits are formed, the effort that is required to change is often overwhelming for both patients and physicians. Michael Rakotz, MD, provides guidance from his own experience as a primary care physician on approaching heart healthy changes with patients.