After 20 years as chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at UTMB, Ronald W. Lindsey, MD, FACS, is retiring – proudly passing down a department transformed by growth, specialization, and a commitment to meeting patients where they are.
At UTMB Health, the Division of Colorectal Surgery provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the intestinal tract, including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, anorectal disorders, pelvic floor conditions and complex quality-of-life concerns.
Emily Sendukas, MD, is bringing specialized expertise to a condition that remains one of the most underrecognized areas of women’s health: endometriosis, a chronic, painful condition that can affect patients from adolescence through menopause.
The WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) model is a CMS initiative focused on high-risk services and reinforces the need for complete, accurate documentation prior to services being performed.
Congratulations to Amber High, DNP, APRN, CRNA, CNE, NC-BC, on receiving the Faculty Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious honor highlights her dedication to advancing nursing education, mentoring future healthcare professionals, and promoting a culture of excellence within UTMB.
APP Corner is a monthly feature by, about, and for UTMB's Advanced Practice Professionals.
To ensure seamless billing compliance, clinical documentation for hospice patients must explicitly state whether the encounter is related or unrelated to the terminal condition.
Have coding questions or need additional training? We are here to help! We invite you to contact us to schedule large group, small group, or 1:1 training.
RCO Coding Clip is a monthly feature in the FGP Newsletter, with educational and informational items for providers from our Revenue Cycle Operations Coding Team.
Jemyra Calais, NP Women's and Children's Services - Sugarland
Tracy Elberts, APRN, DNP Pediatrics
Ashlee Everett, APRN Pediatric Neonatology
Shari Manning, APRN, FNP Medical Oncology
Dawn Ziegler, RN, MSN, AGACNP-BC, CNOR Cardiovascular Medicine
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We feature sights from UTMB campuses each month. If you think you know the location, submit your answer via the link below. We will share the location next month!
All readers who submit a correct response within one week of publication will be entered into a drawing. One randomly selected winner will receive a UTMB umbrella and be recognized in next month's edition! (Eligibility to win is once per calendar year.)
Congratulations to Nathan Frederick, MS4 in the John Sealy School of Medicine. He was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the Primary Care Pavilion in Galveston featuring our new signage.
