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Friday 5 from Endocrinology Network - June 25

The Friday 5 from Endocrinology Network is a list composed by the Endocrinology Network editorial staff aimed at highlighting relevant coverage from endocrinology and endocrinology-related fields.


Christina M. Kuta, JD

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Health care fraud and abuse laws: Why “intent” may be key

Ignorance of the laws do not protect physicians from prosecution


Edward 'JR' Humphreys II, CFA, CAIA

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Real estate investments will likely rise as rates fall: A look at 5 REIT categories

REITs are a great way to invest in real estate without the hassle of managing properties.


Keith A. Reynolds

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Off the Chart Special Bulletin: About Medical Economics Insider

An inside look at the latest way to interact with Medical Economics content.


David Friede

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Why patients having greater control of their records will help physicians

Many providers resist, but increased patient control of medical records is a plus for patient and physician.


Eric Demers

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Can automation solve the prior authorization problem?

It’s clear the state of PA must change. Artificial intelligence has a role in streamlining administrative tasks.


Ann Greiner, MCP

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Integrating behavioral health with primary care benefits people and communities who need it most

Providing behavioral health services through primary care can help solve the mental health crisis.


Jai Pillai

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Why denials management requires a three-tiered approach

While often seen as a normal cost of doing business, denials impact not only the provider's revenue cycle but also patient care, which is why the amount of money left on the table is hard to ignore.


Terry Ciesla

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Can AI-enabled medical charting increase revenue?

With so many AI solutions, how can physicians sort through the offerings to determine what will work best for their practice?


Denise Myshko

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Hackers disclose personal information stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack

UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.


L. Kenneth Zweig, M.D.

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Beyond blame: Treating obesity as a complex chronic condition

A crucial shift is underway—from viewing obesity solely as a personal failing to recognize it as a nuanced medical condition deserving of comprehensive treatment strategies.


Nic McMahon

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Improve patient outcomes with better language access

Medical practices can choose from a wide array of tools to enable communication with patients from diverse backgrounds


Timothy Kelley

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Is primary care in critical condition?

Primary care physicians are overworked, and patients are going elsewhere for care. Experts say help is on its way for primary care in the United States — but so is an onslaught of new demands.


Andrei Zimiles

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Four new statistics that prove that telemedicine isn’t just a pandemic fad

Why telemedicine will largely dictate the future of healthcare.


Jonathan Miller

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Medicare Advantage and managed care are rising. Here’s how leaders can adapt.

Health care leaders must strategically approach the financial and operational changes that come with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care requirements or risk disruptions to revenue cycle management and ultimately, revenue leakage.


Chris Panebianco

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5 ways doctors can protect their credit score

As a physician, you’ve worked hard to earn your credentials, which is why it’s important to protect your credit score and maximize your ability to thrive as a professional.


Jack Kain, PharmD

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CDC’s proposed opioid prescribing guideline: Does it fall short on drug testing?

Some research shows the previous guideline may have led to the under-treatment of patients with chronic pain.


Ben Scharfe

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The promise and reality of ambient AI in health care settings

Balancing automation and accuracy in the quest to reduce provider documentation burden


Ken Nuss

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How to get lifetime income from your Roth or traditional IRA

Income annuities help ensure a worry-free retirement and offer tax advantages.


Danielle J. Durant, PhD, MBA, MS

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Should COVID-19 usher in the age of personal responsibility in healthcare?

True population health change will not occur until people are incentivized to take responsibility for their own health.


Vik Krishnan, MBA

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Physicians are on the brink of failure with their patients. Can it be prevented?

How advances in patient engagement technology help physicians overcome challenges and maximize profits by focusing less on administrative tasks and more on patient care.


Obiaku Ohiaeri

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How pre-tax health funds remove barriers to accessing primary care

You help your patients maintain their physical health. There are tools to help them manage their financial health.


Daphne Li

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Won’t you be my neighbor: How lifestyle change programs for diabetes prevention evolved during COVID-19

For people addressing prediabetes, a move to virtual coaching hasn’t eclipsed the powerful pull of community-based programs.


Kellie Wark, MD, MPH

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Doctors can help fight the superbug crisis, but they can’t do it alone

Why physicians and patients need lawmakers to address antimicrobial resistance, a growing threat to the nation and the world.


Dave Hickey

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Your patients may soon be asking, “Do I have the flu or COVID-19?”

With COVID-19 cases resurging and the flu season fast approaching, we may see new concerns pop up, most especially with unvaccinated populations.


Stephan Hawke

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2025: Innovations in health care software development

What to watch as software shapes the future of medicine, starting now.


Mark T. Fleming, M.D.

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Congress: Keep community oncology within reach for cancer patients

Independent oncologists are important for patient health and cost-effective care


Yolanda M. VanRiel, RN, PhD

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How virtual nursing can help medical practices address nursing shortage challenges

Virtual nursing has emerged as a promising solution that can provide much-needed support to on-site nursing teams


Meade Monger

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Simplifying value-based care is paramount to a successful transition

While there are general steps that health care providers can take to ease the transition to value-based care and be prepared for the future, leadership and standards are imperative to making a full transition to value-based care work.


Bret Jorgensen

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Primary care physicians transform their practice models amidst the pandemic


The benefits for physicians of membership-based practices