Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Ordering diagnostic tests is a standard procedure for physicians; yet if the test results aren’t reviewed and acted upon, what was the point of ordering the test? Case Facts Mr W, the patient, was a veteran who had been honorably discharged after serving 9 years in the Army, working as a mechanic.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Tests Medication Appointments 52

Health Populi

JULY 16, 2020

The median charge for hospitalizing a patient with COVID-19 ranged from $34,662 for people 23 to 30, and $45,683 for people between 51 and 60 years of age, according to FAIR Health’s research brief, Key Characteristics of COVID-19 Patients published July 14th, 2020. They used two ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes for this research: U07.1,

Hospital 148

Hospital Insurance Discharges Admissions 148

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Further diagnostic tests reveal that the mass is a malignant neoplasm. Mr. Salzo’s diagnostic presentation appeared typical for asthma. In the 2020 article, Using Benner’s Model of Clinical Competency to Promote Leadership , Barry Quinn discusses the novice to expert level nurse in clinical practice. and HgB- 7.2

Triage 105

Triage Diagnostics Collaboration Vital Signs 105

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

For inspiration and context, I’ll kick off with Roz Chast’s latest New Yorker cartoon from the February 3rd 2020 issue — Strangers in the Night, taking place in a Duane Reade pharmacy. Roz really channels the scene in front of the pharmacy counter, from Q-tips to vitamins and tea.

Discharges 103

Discharges Hospital Diagnostics Billing 103