Health Law & Policy

Review of E&M codes could benefit primary care

Much of the hoopla has focused on a nearly 30% cut in rates in the proposed update to the physician fee schedule for 2012, even though Congress is likely to intervene to keep the reductions from being so severe. But a provision calling for review of all of the evaluation and management (E&M) codes is likely to be more significant in the long term for primary care physicians. » More

Technology

E-prescribing doesn't always reduce errors

A recent study suggests that outpatient computer-generated prescriptions may be just as error-prone as your old paper versions. There is a way to reduce mistakes, however. You can program your e-prescribing system to help you avoid common errors. » More

Liability & Risk Management

Defensive medicine needs to end, new bill says

Practicing defensive medicine may be an activity unique to the United States, according to a new report, and a congressman with an MD degree says it must end. He has introduced a bill to create limitations on recovery in healthcare lawsuits based on compliance with best practice guidelines. » More

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Practice Finance

Streamlined claims rule would save time, money

Fed up with the hours on the telephone to untangle claims issues with insurers? A proposed new rule could help. It requires insurers to use uniform transmission formats and standardized forms when they seek information or provide claims and coverage information to doctors. » More

Practice Management

House calls may be back as cost saver

Get your black bag ready. House calls could be in your future. While Medicare prepares to roll out the Independence at Home pilot program next year, commercial insurers have been testing variations on the concept for some time, especially to provide care to the sickest of the sick. » More

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