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Gillian Alex, MD

Transition to Attending

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5 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Gillian Alex, MD, thoracic surgeon

For Dr. Alex, strong mentorship at Rush University System for Health made all the difference in her decision to join the team.
Suzanna Fox, MD

Transition to Attending

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5 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Suzanna Fox, MD, ob-gyn

Dr. Fox chose Advocate Health after building early trust and connection during residency, shaping her 34-year ob-gyn career in Charlotte.
Measuring blood pressure at doctor's office

Prevention & Wellness

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4 Min Read

What doctors should know about continuous BP measurement devices

Despite some limitations, journal review shows devices can unearth BP patterns that office or home readings can miss.
Smiling young child in hospital bed

Prep for Residency

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9 Min Read

What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.
Person pointing to oximeter while on a telehealth appointment

CPT®

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5 Min Read

How the CPT code set evolves to support digital health innovation

The Current Procedural Terminology code set supports innovation by defining care and serving as an information engine to test new payment models.
Jeremy Screws, MD

Prep for Residency

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4 Min Read

What it's like in pediatric gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Screws

For Jeremy Screws, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the extended training required to become a pediatric gastroenterologist has its rewards.
Doctor talking to a patient in a consultation at the office

Payment & Delivery Models

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7 Min Read

How the CPT code set can help speed up value-based care adoption

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes help facilitate value-based care payment arrangements, and there are opportunities to do even more.
Person holds a book in front of face

CPT®

UPDATED ·
5 Min Read

Have a medical coding conundrum? Here’s where to find the answer

AMA resources on the CPT code set help build coding proficiency, provide guidance and facilitate reliable communication for patient care.