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    Self-quarantine if I didn't visit a high risk country?

    Hello. This post is geared mainly to the infectious disease specialists. I returned yesterday to USA from the country of Romania. This was the only country I visited during my 5 to 6 days overseas. Because of the presidents travel ban I had to cancel my trip to Greece. Anyway, from...
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    Third party administrators encroaching in the field

    I would like to hear the experience that any one of you guys might have when dealing with insurance contracts from these entities. The area in which I practice has been taken over by TPA's. Consequently, at least half of my insurance contract are done thru them instead of dealing directly with...
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    realistic physiatry jobs overseas

    I am not sure if this has been discussed in the thread, but I would like to know what jobs might be available for board certified physiatrists who want to explore their luck overseas. I am pretty sure Australia doesn't mind bringing into its system US trained docs. Dubai might be another...
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    nonclinical jobs with insurance companies?

    Anybody has any experience on how u get one of these job opportunities?
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    Facial neuropathy

    Female in 40's with complaint of facial paralysis. Patient with surgery done in past to resect vestibular schwanomma. Surgery done on Oct 2012. Presented to clinic for EMG/NCS study. Interpretations 1) Left facial motor nerve CMAP recording at the nasalis (V2) and stimulating at the...
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    Need study partner for Oral Boards

    Still looking. Please PM me. U wont regret it.
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    Need study partner for Oral Boards

    still looking for partner. please pm me.
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    Need study partner for Oral Boards

    Hello, I am looking for an additional study parter for the PM&R oral boards. I have a good feel for the way I am suppose to study/prepare for this test; I just need someone to practice cases with thru skype. Feel free to PM me.
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    Where can i buy cheapest electrodes and EMG needles

    With all of the coming reimbursement costs to NCS/EMG, it only makes sense to use cheaper materials. Where can I buy very affordable materials?
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    Oral Board study partner

    Need someone to go over cases using Skype. Please feel to send me a private message.
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    How will the PQRS Medicare initiative impact PM&R?

    Hello, I have a quick question for those of us enrolled in Medicare and/or Medicaid. How will the PQRS change the way we do documentation (Can anyone provide concrete examples)? What happens if we dont comply with the changes (I know there will be reimbursement cuts, but are these...
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    color doppler necessary for joint shots?

    Any thoughts on the fisher apogee 1100? It comes w 2 year warranty and 2 probes. The price seems reasonable.
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    color doppler necessary for joint shots?

    I am debating whether I should buy black and white vs color Doppler ultrasound machine. The difference in price is around 5 k between units. Any thoughts?
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    Oral Boards Mock practice preparation

    Anyone want to do mock practice cases over skype? Please private message me.
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    Merging of insurance carriers and antitrust laws

    Does anyone know of any class action law suit that has been taken to federal court to prevent merging of insurance companies? It is really not fair for the physician when 5 of the 8 insurance carriers in certain region are under the same administration and they all decide to do reimbursement...
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