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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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