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Private Practice Insights: Pocket Cardiologist
By Stuart A. Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President We all know by now that a good EHR system can be used to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes in diabetes and other diseases. The downside of technology is the reduction of human contact in the...
Private Practice Insights: Better Records, Better Compensation
By Stuart A. Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President There is a delicate balance between documentation and insurance reimbursement. Insufficient records can mean rejected claims, while excessive and unsupported coding can invite an audit, EMR templates may tempt a provider...
Deane Hillsman Obituary
For more than a quarter of a century, Deane Hillsman was the conscience of the UAPD. Whenever a physician whistleblower got into trouble for telling the truth about an important medical issue, Dr. Hillsman would stand up to support the doctor regardless of how...
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