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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendations on Obesity

by Thomas McKnight, MD Physician Tools

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendations on Obesity – The first update since 2003. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released two final recommendations on obesity screening and behavioral counseling. The first update since 2003.  The first recommends (Grade B) that clinicians screen all adults for obesity, and individuals with [...]

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Obesity Management in the Busy PCP Office: Medical Care and Patient Support Utilizing the New Benefits for Reimbursement

by Keith McGuinness Physician Tools

Joslin Diabetes Center, the world’s preeminent diabetes research and clinical care organization is hosting a course specifically for PCPs that want to make the most of the new CMS reimbursement for obesity counseling. The course is entitled: Obesity Management in the Busy PCP Office: Medical Care and Patient Support Utilizing the New Benefits for Reimbursement. [...]

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Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity: Pub 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing – February 03, 2012

by Keith McGuinness Physician Tools

On February 3, 2012 the CMS Manual System published additional guidance on Medicare claims processing for intensive behavioral counseling. You can download the pdf here: www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R2409CP.pdf. We are interested in your reaction as well as the questions that occur to you as you read the document.

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What can you do to help ensure weight is not regained or, if it is, that it’s more muscle than fat?

by Thomas McKnight, MD Physician Tools

What can you do to help ensure weight is not regained or, if it is, that it’s more muscle than fat? The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study entitled: Weight Regain After Loss Potentially Dangerous for Postmenopausal Women. It shows, in short, without a plan, fat wins. Researchers studied 78 postmenopausal women. Their [...]

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Twenty Face-to-Face, Behavior-focused Visits per Year is a Challenge for a Traditionally-trained PCP

by Thomas McKnight, MD Physician Tools

I’ve heard primary care provider (PCP) colleagues sum up their weight management advice to patients with the phrase, “Eat less and exercise more.” Such a pithy phrase may sum up the essence of weight control for some patients, but it denies the complexity of the health behavior change process. Fortunately, CMS has recognized that making [...]

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