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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
- AMA welcomes CMS model targeting chronic conditions with tech tools
The model aims to overcome Medicare’s barriers to technological advancements that have proved beneficial in helping patients manage their chronic diseases The voluntary model focuses on common conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic musculoskeletal pain, depression, and other conditions affecting millions of Americans
- New voluntary CMS pay model encourages use of health tech
By encouraging the use of telehealth, wearable monitoring devices, digital coaching tools and other innovative technologies, the model aims to help modernize chronic disease management and expand access for patients who have traditionally faced barriers to technology-enabled care
- 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
- 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
- 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
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