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June 5, 2013

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How medical schools consistently cover up their primary care failures

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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Nearly one-third of doctors want to replace their EHR systems, survey finds

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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Insights into U.S. Physicians' Financial Preparedness

AMA Insurance’s new 2013 Report on U.S. Physicians Financial Preparedness revealed Primary Care physicians are more likely than their peers to feel behind in planning for the future. Click to find out how you compare

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.

Study says emergency department's Facebook use is unacceptably high

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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Are You Protecting Your Practice? Learn Marketing Essentials

How do you acquire loyal patients? What should you do about negative online reviews? Get answers to these questions, hear from industry leaders, consult our interactive ROI calculator, and More

Top strategies for selecting appropriate E/M levels and documenting patient care

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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