Today's Headlines
They call it the "dean's lie," and Andrew Morris-Singer, MD, and his nonprofit advocacy group Primary Care Progress say that medical schools are simply giving lip service to addressing a worsening primary care shortage. Here's why and what it means to primary care physicians. » Full article
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Why do physicians seem to dislike their EHRs so much? They're tired of being "nickeled and dimed" by vendors and want fully integrated systems, according to a new survey. » Full article
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Don't miss our June 10 issue!
While physician-led ACOs continue to grow, some U.S. economists predict the model will ultimately fail. In the June 10, 2013 issue of Medical Economics, comprehensive coverage documents this growth, thoroughly explores the financial relationship with physicians, and identifies challenges unique to physician-led ACOs.
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Emergency department workers cumulatively spend 12 minutes per hour on Facebook., a study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found. More surprisingly, the busier the ED became, the more staffers used Facebook. » Full article
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A review of 60,000 physician billing records found 37% were undercoded or underdocumented. Here’s how you can obtain reimbursement at a higher level and overcome your fears of being audited by thoroughly and correctly documenting the care you provide to your patients. » Full article
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