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ADHD follow up appointment guidance |
The Health and Human Services Commission is reminding physicians that they may be reimbursed for follow up visits after prescribing ADHD medications, whether or not they are mental health providers. For a collection of HHSC resources including clinical guidelines, reimbursement procedure codes, and more, click here.
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Free ER/LA opioid webinars |
The California Academy of Family Physicians will present multiple 90-minute webinars that meet the FDA requirements for extended-release/long-acting opioid risk evaluation and mitigation strategies. You have four chances to catch the free webinar in September and November. For more information and to register, go to www.familydocs.org/online-enduring/collaboration/core.
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Helpful mobile apps from the National Kidney Foundation |
The National Kidney Foundation has numerous mobile apps to aid medical professionals in a variety of ways. The eGFR Calculator app helps to estimate kidney function and the Care After Kidney Transplant app helps post-transplant patients learn how to stay healthy. Other apps available include Screening for Albuminuria in Patients with Diabetes, Manage CVD in Patients with Reduced eGFR, and Monitoring and Referral in Patients with CKD. To read more about the apps, go to www.kidney.org/apps/ or search National Kidney Foundation in the app store.
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Free webcasts on ICD-10 implementation from CMS |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services currently has a collection of free webcast videos focusing on ICD-10 for five different specialties, including one for family physicians and internal medicine. The video focuses on ICD-10 clinical documentation needs specific to each specialty. Watch the webcasts here.
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