anactualmd

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   by anactualmd 13y ago

   "The bottom line is: if your doctor isn't giving you an electronic copy of your record — and in 2014, in the format of your choice — they're breaking the law." This is demonstrably false. Meaningful use is not at this t
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   by anactualmd 13y ago

   I would strongly encourage my patients to stay a mile away from this enterprise. Any outfit that can say "Health is inherently social" does not have the right attitude towards PHI, in my opinion. Any association with Facebook on
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   by anactualmd 13y ago

   My understanding is that Cobra becomes available after termination. Therefore, she's already unemployed.
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   by anactualmd 13y ago

   See mention of CME upthread. The choice is really: 1. Attend CME meeting, often at nice resort locale, usually unpaid, but deductible. Acquire at least 25 hours of such attendance per year. 2. Lose medical license. Pump gas, if you can find
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   by anactualmd 13y ago

   There's a tremendous body of evidence showing improved cardiovascular outcomes -- ie, reduced heart attacks and strokes; even, in some studies, improved survival -- with statin use. Aside from lowering LDL, they appear to have direct a