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Judith Flores, MD
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5 Min Read

Indigenous patients may not trust you. Know how to break through.

Even Native American physicians can have trouble building cultural competence with Indigenous patients, but every doctor should take the time to listen.

Population Health
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6 Min Read

Cannabis use and health: What physicians should know

With cannabis use on the rise, an AMA podcast series details cannabis pharmacology, screening tools and how to advise patients. 

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

E/M experts offer CPT advice for physician private practices

Coding and documentation for evaluation and management (E/M) were made easier, but private practices still have questions on which codes to use.

CPT®
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7 Min Read

Fighting for physicians’ right to access mental health care

Some physicians are deterred from seeking mental health care because of credentialing concerns. Northwest Permanente decided to change this.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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16 Min Read

Physician contracting: What to know before you sign

There are some key questions that residents and young physicians should consider during the contracting process. For example: Do physicians tend to stay?

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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6 Min Read

“Beneficial owner” reporting on hold after federal court rulings

Treasury Department rules implementing the Corporate Transparency Act apply to some physician practices. Find out where things stand now.

Private Practices
Jason Goldman, MD
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7 Min Read

Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

Prevention & Wellness
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™