When it’s time to leave: six ways to say goodbye well -- FPM
When you have to say goodbye to a job, organization, or relationship you have invested so much of your life, energy, and self into, such endings need to be handled with care. Here’s how.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/saying_goodbye.html
New MBI to appear on remittance advices -- FPM
As part of the ongoing switch to the new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is including the new MBI number on all Medicare remittances.
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/New_Medicare_Remittance_Advices.html
Three keys to motivate care teams -- FPM
Follow these steps to get team members' buy-in o quality improvement initiatives.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/motivating_care_teams.html
Two quick questions to assess patients' readiness for change -- FPM
Do your patients need to make better health decisions? Use these questions to determine how ready they are to change.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/readiness_for_change.html
How to code for immunization refusal -- FPM
Uses these ICD-10 codes to document why a patient refuses an immunization.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/immunization_refusal.html
Three habits of top-performing medical groups -- FPM
A new report highlights the habits of better-performing medical practices and shows that they focus their time, effort, and resources on three key areas.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/habits_of_top_practices.html
The Case for Medical Chaperones -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - It's time for more discussion about how best to incorporate chaperones in primary care.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p6.html
Four Evidence-Based Communication Strategies to Enhance Patient Care -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - These communication skills will increase patient engagement and satisfaction without slowing you down.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p13.html
10 Ways to Keep Your Quality Improvement Team Motivated -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Assembling a dedicated QI team is only half the challenge. Here's how to build and sustain their momentum.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p23.html
How to Have a Good Goodbye -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - When it's time to move on because of a new job, retirement, or a life change, these six things can help you say goodbye well.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p40.html
Physician-Patient Communication: A Family Medicine Strength -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - But there is always room for improvement.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p4.html
Six Mobile Apps to Get Patients Started Exercising -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Patients have many reasons for not being active. These apps can help push past some of those obstacles.
Family Practice Management : SPPACES: App Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/oa1.html
Coding & Documentation - Sep-Oct 2018 -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Initiating visits for chronic care management | Flu vaccine coding | Fish hook removal
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p34.html
How to Excel at Access—and Why It Matters -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Patients do better and cost less when they have ready access to primary care, but could your practice be thinking about access all wrong?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p27.html
How Service Agreements Can Improve Referrals and Shrink the Medical Neighborhood -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Defining expectations with consultants can make referrals easier for both you and your patients.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p18.html
Practice Pearls - Sep-Oct 2018 -- FPM
Oct 1, 2018 - Add a monitor to improve your productivity | Forget the feedback sandwich | Wipe your computer clean, literally | Track your time to look for efficiencies
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0900/p35.html
Next wave of new Medicare cards rolls out -- FPM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has started mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries who live in Wave 6 states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/Medicare_cards_wave_6.html
Three ways to help patients choose more effective care -- FPM
Many patient interventions are unnecessary or unhelpful. Here's how to help patients choose more meaningful care.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/choosing_wisely.html
Use of hurricane-related ICD-10 codes is changing -- FPM
The external cause codes for hurricane-related encounters have existed since ICD-10 was adopted. The important change, beginning Oct. 1, is that the National Center for Health Statistics provided clear definition on how to apply the codes correctly.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/hurricane_codes.html
How to opt out of Medicare -- FPM
These steps will help you opt out of Medicare safely.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/Medicare_opt_out.html
Six questions to ask your consultants -- FPM
Addressing these six areas when negotiating a service agreement with consultants can make patient referrals easier for everyone.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/service_agreements.html
Patient Handouts -- FPM Toolbox
Sep 26, 2018 - Download patient tools such as food and exercise diaries, a chronic pain medication agreement, and a new patient welcome letter.
Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Patient Handouts
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=22
New resources to ease ordering and prescribing DME under Medicare -- FPM
The DME Medicare administrative contractors are trying to help physicians and recently created some online resources to ease the ordering or prescribing of durable medical equipment for Medicare patients.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/DME_ordering_resources.html
Four tips for better medication adherence -- FPM
These tips can help your patients improve their medication adherence.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/medication_adherence.html
Six exercise apps to get your patients moving -- FPM
To help your patients get more exercise, recommend these six highly rated mobile apps.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/exercise_apps.html