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207QD0401X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Family Medicine was added: Diabetology A family medicine physician who specializes in diagnosis and management of type 1, type 2, gestational, and atypical diabetes; diabetes complications; hospital management of diabetic patients; use of technology in the treatment and monitoring of diabetes; management of ancillary diagnoses, such as hypertension, obesity, lipidemia, etc.; and education and counseling on nutrition and lifestyle management. Source: American College of Diabetology, www.acdiabetology.org. Additional Resources: Board certification for physicians is provided by the American College of Diabetology. |
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207QB0505X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Internal Medicine was added: Diabetology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and management of type 1, type 2, gestational, and atypical diabetes; diabetes complications; hospital management of diabetic patients; use of technology in the treatment and monitoring of diabetes; management of ancillary diagnoses, such as hypertension, obesity, lipidemia, etc.; and education and counseling on nutrition and lifestyle management. Source: American College of Diabetology, www.acdiabetology.org. Additional Resources: Board certification for physicians is provided by the American College of Diabetology. |
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146E00000X |
Under the Emergency Medical Service Providers was added: Community Paramedic A Community Paramedic is trained in responding to a scene and arranging appointments and transportation to alternate destinations through established partnerships or direct field communication. Alternative destinations for patient care include walk-in clinics, detox facilities, shelters and homeless services, and in-home assistance services. Services provided by community paramedics include, but are not limited to, completing blood glucose checks, vital signs, blood draws, and other treatments for the purpose of assessing and reporting to the referring physician and providing in-home evaluation of high-risk patients following hospital discharge. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, www.nucc.org. |
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1835P1400X |
Under the Pharmacy Service Providers; Pharmacist was added: Pain Management A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills, providing integrated, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare services to patients experiencing pain and associated symptoms. Source: Board of Pharmacy Specialties, www.bpsweb.org. |
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