Coding Q&A: Problem management credit with specialist involvement; A/P notes for AWVs

Heel pain gets laterality, BRCA gets its own code and liver fibrosis gets a middle stage. These are the FY 2027 additions your physicians will reach for.

The FY 2027 code set lands Oct. 1 with no grace period. Deleted codes, quiet demotions and new laterality rules start denials on Day 1.

Nearly 150 medical groups want CMS to fix same-day E/M overlap code by code instead of cutting payment 50 percent.

Experience is one of medicine's most valuable resources. Neil Baum, MD, argues physicians should be judged on competence, not age.

Three big payers are moving to shared credentialing through CertifyOS. What it could fix for practices and what it leaves on your desk.

A $20.5 million CVS settlement over web tracking shows how AI and data tracking without patient consent invite lawsuits and enforcement.

Career ladders, pay tied to specific skills and reviews held on a single date can help practices hold on to medical assistants and front-desk staff, according to BackPocket Talent's Rachel Brace and Nicole Hart.

About 34 percent of medical groups have built their own tools with AI. Check HIPAA, code ownership and insurance before yours goes live.