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October 05, 2022
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PCPs report 'important deficiencies' in managing abnormal cancer screening results

PCPs report 'important deficiencies' in managing abnormal cancer screening results

Limited support and barriers to care can make the process of following up on abnormal cancer screening findings difficult for primary care providers, according to researchers.

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October 04, 2022
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Out-of-state telehealth visits common during pandemic

Out-of-state telehealth visits common during pandemic

In the first half of 2021, more than 422,500 patients with Medicare had an out-of-state telehealth visit, a recent study published in JAMA Health Forum found.

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October 03, 2022
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What PCPs need to know about diagnosing, managing long COVID

What PCPs need to know about diagnosing, managing long COVID

A recent article published in The BMJ provides an update on how to identify, diagnose and manage long COVID in the primary care setting.

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September 26, 2022
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Pilot program improves wellness, work productivity of physician parents

Pilot program improves wellness, work productivity of physician parents

CHICAGO — A small pilot program improved the wellness and work productivity of expectant and new physician parents by offering them coaching sessions and stipends for lactation support, a recent study found.

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September 23, 2022
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Physicians experiencing burnout twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents

Physicians experiencing burnout twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents

Physicians suffering from burnout were twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents and four times more likely to see a decrease in job satisfaction, a new study published in The BMJ found.

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September 22, 2022
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Female physicians far more likely to experience microaggressions from patients

Female physicians far more likely to experience microaggressions from patients

Female physicians experience more microaggressions from patients than male physicians, which can influence job satisfaction, burnout and behavioral modifications, a recent study found.

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September 15, 2022
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Increase in remote patient monitoring driven by small number of PCPs

Increase in remote patient monitoring driven by small number of PCPs

Billing for remote patient monitoring increased more than four times during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with much of the rapid growth driven by a small number of primary care providers, a new study in Health Affairs found.

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September 14, 2022
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New CPT codes aim to streamline administrative duties

New CPT codes aim to streamline administrative duties

The AMA has released its CPT code set for 2023, highlighting changes that seek to relieve some administrative pressures for physicians.

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September 07, 2022
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Q&A: Tool helps PCPs screen for eating disorders during routine visits

Q&A: Tool helps PCPs screen for eating disorders during routine visits

A tool that screens for eating disorders and helps providers counsel patients is now available for primary care clinicians in the United States.

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August 31, 2022
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Q&A: ACP president says new campaign emphasizes importance of internal medicine

Q&A: ACP president says new campaign emphasizes importance of internal medicine

ACP has launched a branding campaign that celebrates the value of internal medicine and the diversity in the profession.

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