CHEST Physician
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Coding & Billing: A look into bronchoscopic codes and digital evaluations
Pulmonary physicians and particularly interventional bronchoscopists have been receiving denials when CPT® codes 31628 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe and […]
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Should intensivists place PEG tubes in critically ill patients?
The practice of initiating early and adequate nutrition in critically ill patients is a cornerstone of ICU management. Adequate nutrition combats the dangerous catabolic state that accompanies critical illness. A […]
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“A physician’s secret weapon”: Why the world needs more RTs
CHEST and the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) are continuing their longstanding partnership to raise awareness about the More RTs initiative, which addresses the alarming shortage of respiratory therapists […]
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CHEST 2023 award winners
Each year, CHEST recognizes members who make an impact – through dedication to the organization, by contributions to research and practice, through their commitment to educating the next generation, and […]
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University of Washington Fellowship director announced as mentor for Medical Educator Fellowship
It wasn’t until Başak Çoruh, MD, FCCP, was a mentee herself that she realized the value of structured mentoring. And now, she has more to give. Dr. Çoruh, Associate Professor […]
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Get to know incoming CHEST President John “Jack” D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP
Starting January 1, 2024, current President-Elect John “Jack” D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, will become the new President of CHEST. Dr. Buckley is a pulmonologist and critical care physician with […]
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The double-edged sword of virtual pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an invaluable program typically set in structured in-person environments for individuals living with chronic respiratory conditions. It offers a comprehensive approach to improving lung health and […]
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Seasonal variations in sleep architecture
Do you feel like you sleep worse in the spring and have more difficulty keeping your schedule on track? There are new data to support the way you feel based […]
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Thoracic ultrasound advancements for the assessment and management of pleural disorders
Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) is standard of care for the detection of pleural effusion and guidance of pleural procedures. Recent advancements have further expanded the utility of TUS. TUS has better […]
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Gen Z is hooked on vaping
Pulmonologist Evan Stepp, MD, FCCP, has a teenage daughter who doesn’t smoke or vape – as far as he knows, Stepp will admit – but the statistics on youth smoking […]
