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Suzanna Fox, MD

Residents Transition to Attending

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5 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Suzanna Fox, MD, ob-gyn

Dr. Fox chose Advocate Health after building early trust and connection during residency, shaping her 34-year ob-gyn career in Charlotte.
Measuring blood pressure at doctor's office

Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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4 Min Read

What doctors should know about continuous BP measurement devices

Despite some limitations, journal review shows devices can unearth BP patterns that office or home readings can miss.
Smiling young child in hospital bed

Students Specialty Profiles

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9 Min Read

What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.
Person pointing to oximeter while on a telehealth appointment

Practice Management CPT®

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5 Min Read

How the CPT code set evolves to support digital health innovation

The Current Procedural Terminology code set supports innovation by defining care and serving as an information engine to test new payment models.
Jeremy Screws, MD

Students Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it's like in pediatric gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Screws

For Jeremy Screws, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the extended training required to become a pediatric gastroenterologist has its rewards.
Doctor talking to a patient in a consultation at the office

Practice Management Payment & Delivery Models

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7 Min Read

How the CPT code set can help speed up value-based care adoption

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes help facilitate value-based care payment arrangements, and there are opportunities to do even more.
Person holds a book in front of face

Practice Management CPT®

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5 Min Read

Have a medical coding conundrum? Here’s where to find the answer

AMA resources on the CPT code set help build coding proficiency, provide guidance and facilitate reliable communication for patient care.
Series of open doors

Students Prep for Residency

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6 Min Read

Want to switch residency programs? 5 things you should know

Not every residency match is made to last, as more than 1,000 residents transfer programs each year. Learn more about the process with the AMA.