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The US Healthcare System vs…….South Park ?!?!

Noreta Family Medicine

The US Healthcare System vs…….South Although the medical focus of this video is obesity, I was intrigued by the other highlighted theme – the endless spool of red tape in healthcare. While some medical offices have changed to electronic forms, many still require that you put pencil to paper. South Park ?!?!

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Using a typology to understand and address primary care administrative workload in Atlantic Canada [Practice management and organization]

Annals of Family Medicine

Conclusion Identifying practical strategies to make information management more efficient can support innovative healthcare models, improve patient care, and improve the wellbeing of primary care providers. Within primary care most administrative work requires both information management and clinical judgment.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

This process is similar to a new patient visit and includes updated history, records review, and reconnection to the healthcare system. Here are some examples you might encounter: ICD-10 code for new patient visit : Z00.00 Can You Establish Care Virtually? Absolutely.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

Nguyen shared the multiple benefits of an AI ambient listening tool — recently rolled out nationally to more than 25,000 Permanente physicians — that transcribes office visits (with patient consent) that can be edited and added to electronic health records. I’m a family physician by training.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Understanding how to prepare for this important appointment ensures you receive maximum benefit from your healthcare provider’s expertise. Many practices now offer electronic pre-registration that can be completed before your appointment. Some blood tests require fasting for accurate results.