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08/25/2025
A subject that doesn’t often come up in physician satisfaction studies is the impact of social media on the doctor-patient relationship. But as shown by a recent survey, some physicians are worried about how it’s affecting their patients’ health care choices. Experts offer advice on how to handle difficult situations that may arise from that — and how to protect yourself if you decide to counter misinformation online yourself.
08/25/2025
If a patient threatens to place bad reviews unless your physician does them a favor, assess the threat rationally — and, if it seems cost-effective, consider cutting a deal.
08/25/2025
With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence enabled health care, the AMA provided guidance outlined in the CPT Manual’s Appendix S taxonomy for describing and classifying various AI applications.
08/25/2025
You’ll find multiple procedural and radiology codes on the list of services projected for the largest year-to-year pay increases under the proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule, including 53854 (Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by radiofrequency generated water vapor thermotherapy) and 75894-26 (Transcatheter therapy, embolization, any method, radiological supervision and interpretation).
08/25/2025
Question: What role do the history and exam play in determining the level of an evaluation and management (E/M) service? Are they optional?

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