Spotlight on Annals
Christmas Day is right around the corner. Hopefully everyone (whether you personally celebrate Christmas or not) will have some down time coming with the new y…
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College physician members can enjoy a private, monitored forum that offers a protection not available on ordinary social media sites.
Will You Be Paid by Medicare On Jan. 1?
Starting Jan. 1, if you do not use Medicare’s new Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) on Medicare claims, you will not be paid. Regardless of the date of s…
A December issue focused on omics
Well, it is hard to believe that the year is drawing to a close. As we prepare for the holiday season, I hope you will have time to take a break and ponder wha…
From the desk of the EMD: Do you want your child to be a doctor?
It is not uncommon to hear physicians saying they would not want their children to become physicians. Of course, there are many reasons mentioned such as loss …
Insurance denials for claims submitted with modifier -25
When physicians provide an evaluation and management (E/M) service on the same day as a procedure or test, they need to use modifier -25 to indicate that the E…
A turning point for the HOD
The year 2020 will mark an exciting turning point for the College’s House of Delegates (HOD). I am happy to report that the HOD’s new strategic pla…
What does your online reputation say about you?
Like it or not, the evidence is overwhelming: your online reputation significantly influences potential patients. According to a recent survey by PatientP…
Promote your practice this winter
Use our free articles to increase your visibility with your patients and community. Promote your practice this winter with our free downloadable article templa…
Meet your new officers and regents
J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAIMontgomery, AlabamaPresidentCurrent academic/professional positions: Private practice, Alabama Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Montgomer…