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Genomics will aid primary care, with primary care's help
Genomics expert W. Gregory Feero, MD, PhD, interviews Eric Green, MD, PhD, the new director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, about the changing interface between genomics and medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/genomics.htm
1 Apr 2010
Medical homes for homeless patients during COVID-19
This issue also covers racial disparities and COVID-19, conference coverage on diabetes and LGBTQ care, and myocardial infarction in the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/medical-homes-for-homeless-patients-during-covid-19.htm
1 Sep 2020
Clearing patients for takeoff a new duty for internists
More than 100,000 pilots annually can now request a comprehensive physical examination and medication review from any state-licensed physician. What should internists look for when faced with such a request?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/clearing-patients-for-takeoff-a-new-duty-for-internists.htm
1 Jul 2017
ICD-10 advice, and clarifying transitional care management
The reset compliance date of Oct. 1, 2014, means that internists must move forward with transition and education plans for using the new ICD-10 codes. Start by examining documentation needed to assign the new codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2013
Weighing options for mid-life women
Talking about diet and exercise habits in mid-life can help guard against incremental weight gain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/weighing-options-for-mid-life-women.htm
1 Feb 2023
Ask the question to find sexual dysfunction
This issue also covers making time for cancer screening, improving immunization rates, and health care for immigrants.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/ask-the-question-to-find-sexual-dysfunction.htm
1 Oct 2019
Medicare has new HCPCS codes for seasonal flu vaccines
Medicare has new HCPCS codes for seasonal flu vaccines
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/7.htm
14 Dec 2010
Counseling lacking on sexual activity after MI
Most patients are not given advice about resuming sexual activity after a myocardial infarction (MI), and the counseling that is given does not often follow clinical guidelines, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/23/5.htm
23 Dec 2014
AED, IV equipment recalled
AED, IV equipment recalled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/8.htm
16 Feb 2010
Medicare, many insurers announce coding rules for H1N1
The federal government will pay for H1N1 vaccine, and most large insurers are planning to pay only for its administration. Find out which codes to use and with which insurers.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2009