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- Chronic Diseases - American Medical Association
Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life
- Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and Concerns about . . .
This toolkit can help physicians and other health care professionals provide better care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease
- Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease
Being active can help prevent chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis or chronic back pain If surgery is needed to treat a musculoskeletal condition, physical activity can also prepare that patient from a prehabilitation standpoint, with the hope that it will make the recovery process easier The six pillars of lifestyle medicine
- What doctors wish patients knew about chronic venous insufficiency
From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency
- Is consent for chronic care management required regularly?
Debunking the myth The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not require physicians, other clinicians, or health care organizations to obtain patient consent for Chronic Care Management (CCM) on a particular regular, recurring schedule Patient consent (verbal or written) is only necessary before the start of CCM services and if the patient changes to a new billing practitioner
- CPT® Evaluation and Management (E M) revisions FAQs
A The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) E M MDM table identifies "one or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression or side effects of treatment" as qualifying for a high-level for number and complexity of problems addressed at the encounter
- What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis
Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue Jonathan Stoever, MD, pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains its symptoms and care
- Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary . . .
The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines
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