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Tori Whitacre Martonicz

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How a new skin-wearable device can help providers prevent infection in chemotherapy patients

Learn how a new a skin-wearable device and software system called iTempShield could transform infection monitoring for chemotherapy patients, enhancing early detection, and reducing hospitalizations.


Bob Auer

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The S&P 500 may not be what you think

Physician investors need to know about what they own – and names can be confusing.


Joyce Ross, MSN, RNC, CRNP, CS, FNLA, FPCNA

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Efficacy of Prescription Vs OTC Fish Oil Products

What pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.


Theresa M. DiGuglielmo, Esq.

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The importance of mounting a robust response to urine PCR testing denials and clawbacks

How proactive legal strategies can protect providers and support access to advanced diagnostic testing.


Practical Cardiology Editorial Staff

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Friday 5 from Practical Cardiology - June 25

The Friday 5 from Practical Cardiology is a list composed by the Practical Cardiology editorial staff aimed at highlighting relevant coverage of news in cardiovascular medicine.


Lohith Reddy

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How medical practices leave money on the table through suboptimal coding

Here are some reasons why suboptimal coding occurs.


Sulagna Misra, MD

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Medicine for profit: The pharmaceutical industry’s stronghold and impact on patient wellness

To better serve patients, physicians must understand the influence, tactics and goals of Big Pharma.


Guillermo J. Beades

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Understand the audit risks and penalties from some cardiology codes

How the CMS definition of cardiovascular surveillance is leading to significant recoupments from cardiology practices


Michal Tzuchman-Katz, MD

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How America can seize its rare opportunity to nail AI regulation for health care

What does successful regulations for health care-specific AI models look like?


Peminda K Cabandugama MD, Diplomate ABOM

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Creating a patient-positive care environment in your medical practice

A positive strategy to help patients with obesity is to help set realistic goals.


Jeremy D. Sherer, JD

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Telehealth in 2023: What physicians need to know

Answers to some common questions about providing telehealth services in 2023


Daniel Carlin, MD

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Direct primary care and concierge medicine: A path to health care reform?

Exploring how direct primary care and concierge medicine models could help physicians in independent practices transform patient care.


Ankur Bharija, MD

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How PCPs can get ahead of their patients' cognitive decline

Early detection using modern tools is necessary to boost quality of life for your patients


Tom Barnard

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CARES Act compliance for physicians: The provider relief fund, explained

What to know about the provider relief fund and how to avoid costly mistakes in the use of the funding.


Jennifer McGuirl, DO, MS

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The fourth trimester: When moms need us most

Critical touchpoints in perinatal care — ranging from prenatal check-ins to postpartum screening — can be just as effective when done virtually, if not more so. In far too many cases, they aren't being done at all.


Jason Burum

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Beyond Patient Engagement: How to Effectively Partner with Patients to Optimize Care

Combined, these efforts encourage active participation in the care process and drive sustained behavior change.


Deborah Nappi, CPA, MST

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Often overlooked factors when selling a practice that can leave money on the table

How do partners ensure a successful outcome when selling their medical practice?



Derek Streat

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Reimagining rural care access

A unique cross-industry partnership may provide a blueprint and a way forward.


Aine Cryts

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Hiring staff during the great resignation

Strategies practices can use to attract skilled workers to their open positions


April Brissette

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Three ways physicians can be more financially mindful

Being an active participant in your finances can help you capitalize on your strengths, repair your weaknesses, and seek opportunities.


Art Gross

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Prepared medical staff key to stopping ransomware

What if your smartest, most trusted employee turned out to be the person who unintentionally sabotages and destroys your practice?


Avery Hurt

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4 tips for resubmitting claims

It’s crucial to have a robust program for responding to denied claims. Here’s how to build one.


Bill Dacey

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COVID-19 coding: What you need to know

These are the COVID-19 ICD-10 codes physicians need to know, accurate as of CDC's April 1, 2020 update.


Bob Sandrick

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12 things doctors should consider before a major tech investment

Physicians can benefit from technology as much if not more than other professionals, but physicians can get overwhelmed trying to figure out what kind of technology is best for them.


Bruce Feinberg, D.O.

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How social determinants of health affect patient outcomes

Factors such as financial security, food security, social isolation, housing security and more impact all aspects of a patient’s care.


Catherine Hambley, PhD

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Why your practice needs a strategic plan

Forming a strategic plan may seem like a waste of time, but it can be beneficial to a practice.


Christine Blank

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FDA approves two Type 2 Diabetes drugs for use in children

FDA approves Jardiance and Synjardy for pediatric use.


Cindy Juhas

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Hydrocarbon regulations bring sustainability to physicians’ practices

New regulations focused on greener initiatives are on the horizon, and buyers already see a change in various product lines.


Deborah Abrams Kaplan

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How to improve diabetes care

Primary care physicians sometimes struggle to effectively treat patients with diabetes.