Chronic Diseases - American Medical Association
Oct 23, 2025 · Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.
Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and …
Jun 27, 2025 · This toolkit can help physicians and other health care professionals provide better care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease.
CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs
Sep 15, 2025 · A. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) E/M MDM table identifies "one or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression or side effects of treatment" as …
Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease
Mar 7, 2025 · Being active can help prevent chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis or chronic back pain. If surgery is needed to treat a musculoskeletal condition, physical activity can also …
What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia
Apr 25, 2025 · Chronic insomnia can lead to increased risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and motor vehicle accidents. Over time, this lack of sleep can contribute to health …
Jan 4, 2016 · Acute vs. Persistent vs. Recurrent vs. Chronic Review the guidelines for how the terms acute, persistent, recurrent, and chronic are defined for various diagnoses. The …
Is consent for chronic care management required regularly?
Aug 14, 2025 · Debunking the myth The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not require physicians, other clinicians, or health care organizations to obtain patient consent …
What doctors wish patients knew about myocarditis
Jun 6, 2025 · Inflammation of the heart sounds scary—and it can be. Lauren Weber, MD, a cardiologist at Confluence Health, discusses what to know about myocarditis.
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What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis
Jul 18, 2025 · Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains its symptoms and care.