States to lose ability to divert Medicaid payments -- FPM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is eliminating a 2014 rule that allowed states to divert Medicaid payments to third parties.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/Medicaid_final_rule.html
One way to increase physician autonomy and job satisfaction -- FPM
Physician autonomy is crucial to fostering job satisfaction and a culture of continuous quality improvement and creative problem solving. Unfortunately, physician autonomy is shrinking in many health care organizations. Here's one solution.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/physician_autonomy.html
Motivational interviewing: four steps to get started -- FPM
Motivational interviewing is a brief counseling technique that can be effective at helping patients overcome reluctance and make behavioral changes, such as losing weight or quitting smoking. The OARS acronym highlights four essential aspects.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/motivational_interviewing.html
Four bad habits you need to break when it comes to email -- FPM
To reduce the intrusion of email into your daily work life, stop doing these four things.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/email_bad_habits.html
CMS Primary Care Initiative provides new payment models -- FPM
The Primary Care Initiative announced by CMS will give family physicians new payment streams aimed at increasing value-based care.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/CMS_Primary_Care_Initiative.html
Three steps to coding for Medicare wellness visits -- FPM
The Medicare annual wellness visit and the initial preventive physical examination provide a number of benefits to patients and physicians. Follow these suggestions to get properly reimbursed.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/coding_wellness_visits.html
Eight things to do before you quit your job -- FPM
High demand and job dissatisfaction may have family physicians considering leaving their practice for a new one. These eight steps could make the transition easier.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/leaving_a_practice.html
What standing orders can do for your practice -- FPM
Standing orders allow nurses, medical assistants, or other health care team members to perform certain clinical tasks, freeing the physician to focus on complex care. Here's how to make standing orders work for you.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/potential_standing_orders.html
Four tools to help you identify patient medications that need to be deprescribed -- FPM
If your patient is taking multiple medications, some of which may have become unnecessary or harmful, use these four tools to begin the process of deprescribing.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/deprescribing.html
Family physician pay goes up, satisfaction with pay goes down -- FPM
An annual survey of physician compensation shows a healthy gain for physicians. How do you compare?
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/2019_compensation.html
How to get support for your health policy goals -- FPM
Public officials can be a great resource for helping you achieve changes in local health policy. Here are four steps to get elected leaders on your side.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/elected_officials.html
Four ways to better care for patients with a history of childhood trauma -- FPM
When caring for patients with a history of childhood trauma, some simple shifts in your communication habits can signal to patients that your practice is a safe space for them and help avoid re-traumatization.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/childhood_trauma.html
Stop multitasking, and do this instead -- FPM
Constantly switching your focus from one task to another comes at a cost, decreasing your cognitive ability and productivity. What’s a better approach?
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/stop_multitasking.html
Practices gain a second chance to review 2017 QPP results -- FPM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is giving practices additional time to review 2017 Quality Payment Program performance data before making it available for public view.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/2017_performance_data_review.html
How to handle negative reviews -- FPM
As patients increasingly use online reviews to express their opinions about their medical care and search for doctors, practices need to be paying attention to this information.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/negative_online_reviews.html
A new way to earn MIPS credit in 2019 -- FPM
A new study of how physicians collect and report quality measures to Medicare is looking for participants. Successful members will get MIPS credit.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/Improvement_activity_credit.html
Five mobile apps to improve your personal and professional productivity -- FPM
Physicians have lots on their plate and limited time. These top-rated mobile apps will help you make the most of it.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/productivity_apps.html
Three ways to get patients to use your portal -- FPM
If you want more of your patients to communicate with you through your online portal, follow these three strategies.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/portal_use.html
What to say when antibiotics are unnecessary -- FPM
This Oregon-based physician discusses how she handles discussions with patients who demand antibiotics when they are not necessary or useful.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/unnecessary_antibiotics.html
Skin Deep: How to Properly Code for Biopsies and Lesion Removal -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - Learn about the new skin biopsy codes, and follow these tips to make sure you get full credit for the skin procedures you perform.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p15.html
Medicare Wellness Visits: Reassessing Their Value to Your Patients and Your Practice --...
Apr 1, 2019 - Providing Medicare wellness visits can be challenging but can improve quality and practice revenue.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p25.html
Unlocking Clues to Current Health in Past History: Childhood Trauma and Healing -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - Adverse childhood events can have enduring effects on patients’ health, but these four steps can help promote healing.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p5.html
Five Mobile Apps to Help You Organize Your Work and Your Life -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - The demands on physicians’ time have never been greater. These apps can help you keep up.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p11.html
Rediscovering the Secret of Quality -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - It’s probably not what you think.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p4.html
Creating a Culture of Intrinsic Motivation -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - External motivators don’t work for long.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p36.html