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To the Editor: Dr Blumenthal and colleagues¹ found that graduating US medical residents felt unprepared for several aspects of medical practice. However, Blumenthal et al failed to ask about residents' preparedness for several additional important aspects of current medical practice.

For instance, do residents have any competence in coding their work? Do they understand the differences between ICD and CPT systems? Do they have knowledge of the coding standards, especially for evaluation and management work? Do they understand physician work and how its definition changes how they practice medicine?

Do they understand governmental responsibilities related to practice of medicine? Do they understand the OIG, OSHA, the upcoming role of HIPAA? Do they understand their legal responsibilities under law, or where to find out about applicable regulations, or how laws affect their office environments?

Do they understand contracts? They will practice in places where they personally will sign contracts, or contracts . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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