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January 19, 2015

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The defensive medicine balancing act

How physicians can manage the tension between cost saving and risk management when considering tests and treatments for patients. » Learn how

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2015 Medical Economics Annual Physician Writing Contest
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Marilyn Tavenner steps down as CMS chief

The administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will leave at the end of February. » Learn more

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Resource Center
As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is commonly seen in patients at hospitals and physician offices. The major risk-factor for COPD is smoking, and women with COPD have a higher mortality rate than men, according to statistics from The American Lung Association. Learn More.

Primary care physicians scale back opioid prescribing in light of increased abuse

Physicians express concern with opioid overuse, but confidence in their clinical skills related to prescribing, new poll finds. » Read more

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Revenue Cycle Management: Billing & Collections
Updates on better revenue cycle management practices, digital claims processing, and proper billing. Read More.

 

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