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Faculty Group Practice Newsletter
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Welcome New APP Director, Laura Ellender
The Faculty Group Practice is pleased to welcome Laura Ellender, MSN, RN, CEN, FNP-C, to the role of Director, Advanced Practice Providers!
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Get to Know UTMB's New Otolaryngology Chair, Dr. Nausheen Jamal
UTMB’s Department of Otolaryngology has established a strong reputation for excellence. Its new chair, Dr. Nausheen Jamal, is eager to build up the department and gain even greater recognition for its multitude of assets.
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Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare
The provision of healthcare involves many challenges, some of which require us to recognize and navigate ethical dilemmas. Many hospitals, including the UTMB system, have an entire service dedicated to helping people navigate these dilemmas.
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Evaluation and Management Services Based on Total Time
With the new 2021 E/M coding guidelines for office visits and most recently, the new 2023 E/M coding guidelines for inpatient services published by the AMA and approved by CMS, we find many providers, nationwide, billing based on Total Time instead of Medical-Decision-Making (MDM).
September New Hires
Welcome to UTMB Health!
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Alok Makam, MD
Congratulations to Alok Makam, MD, the Academy of Master Clinicians' September Clinician of the Month. Dr. Makam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology.
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August Winner - Where in the UTMB
Congratulations to Ravi S. Radhakrishnan, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP, FAHA, Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Surgery.
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A Nuanced Approach Brings Relief for Allergy Sufferers
For patients experiencing allergy issues, finding relief may not be as simple as picking up an over-the-counter medication. But with the right guidance from a physician, an effective solution can be just as attainable.
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Exploring Alternatives as Patients Lose Weight-Loss Medication Coverage
The impact and popularity of diabetes medications used off-label for weight loss have been undeniable – from social media testimonials to water-cooler talk amongst colleagues. Now, some patients are scrambling to find affordable alternatives.
Categories
- AMC Clinician of the Month (14)
- APP Corner (18)
- Feature Stories (44)
- FGP Tidbit Thursday (1)
- News & Notes (44)
- RCO Coding Clip (17)
- Welcome to UTMB Health! (15)
- Where in the UTMB (30)