
Chronic Diseases - American Medical Association
Oct 23, 2025 · Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.
Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and …
Jun 27, 2025 · This toolkit can help physicians and other health care professionals provide better care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease.
CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs
Sep 15, 2025 · A. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) E/M MDM table identifies "one or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression or side effects of treatment" as …
Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease
Mar 7, 2025 · Being active can help prevent chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis or chronic back pain. If surgery is needed to treat a musculoskeletal condition, physical activity can also …
What doctors wish patients knew about ankle sprains and strains
Jan 2, 2026 · For example, “patients who have a high arch or their heel is inverted or what we call a cavovarus foot we know are at higher risk of recurrent sprains.” “If you have chronic ankle …
Jan 4, 2016 · Acute vs. Persistent vs. Recurrent vs. Chronic Review the guidelines for how the terms acute, persistent, recurrent, and chronic are defined for various diagnoses. The …
What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis
Jul 18, 2025 · Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains its symptoms and care.
Policies to Improve Care for Chronic Illness and Behavioral Health Needs Positive impact: Physicians who screen their Medicare patients for diet and exercise may bill separately for that …
Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated …
Dec 18, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.
What doctors wish patients knew about managing COPD
May 9, 2025 · Chronic Diseases What doctors wish patients knew about managing COPD Lung function naturally worsens with age, and COPD exacerbates the problem. Syed Nazeer …