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Physicians, not judges, should direct patient care

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Court stops law that barred vaccine status queries—for all vaccines

Learn why a federal court prevented Montana from enforcing a misguided law that applied to all vaccines, not just those that protect against COVID-19.

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Learn about four small, yet high-impact changes that can be made in the emergency department to improve the patient and physician experience.

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5 ways physicians can find relief from an overloaded EHR inbox

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Burnout high where you practice? AMA “biopsy” helps find out why

With physician burnout at an all-time high, it’s time to step up well-being efforts. Learn how a new AMA program can help.

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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

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Jan 26, 2023 ·
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Can physicians bill for both preventive and E/M services in the same visit?

This regulatory myth examines if physicians should bill for both preventive/wellness and evaluation and management (E/M) services when they are performed during the same visit.

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With health care workplace violence five times that of other sectors, Geisinger pulls out all the stops to protect doctors, nurses, staff and their patients.

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