Coronavirus (COVID-19): new telehealth rules and procedure codes for testing -- FPM
CMS has loosened restrictions on telehealth reimbursement for areas where the spread of the new coronavirus has been deemed an emergency.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/coronavirus_testing_telehealth.html
Chronic care management coding updates for 2020 -- FPM
Chronic care management has been hampered by reimbursements that don't match costs and complex rules for care plans. Some relief is coming this year.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/ccm_changes_2020.html
Coding for the new coronavirus and COVID-19 illness -- FPM
There is no specific diagnosis code in the U.S. yet for COVID-19. Here's what to use instead.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/coronavirus_diagnosis_coding.html
When you’re more current than Medicare -- FPM
Claims getting denied because of Medicare's outdated national coverage determination codes? Here's what to do.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/outdated_medicare_ncds.html
Deadline to submit MIPS data fast approaching -- FPM
Failure to report Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data will result in a -7% adjustment to Medicare claims.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/MIPs_data_deadline.html
Coronavirus: six ways to prepare your practice now -- FPM
After months of successful containment, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they expect to see widespread transmission of the illness known as COVID-19 in the United States soon
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/coronavirus_office_prep.html
A checklist for starting virtual visits -- FPM
The ability to see patients virtually can be useful, especially during outbreaks of infectious disease. Here’s how to get started.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/virtual_visits_guide.html
Learn more about electronic attachments for claims -- FPM
Electronic attachments can simplify and optimize revenue cycle management by reducing payment time cycles.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/electronic_attachments_webinar.html
Two reasons to provide Medicare annual wellness visits -- FPM
With less than 16 percent of eligible patients receiving a Medicare annual wellness visit, patients and practices are missing out on two key benefits.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/Medicare_AWV_value.html
Physician autonomy: the missing ingredient for motivation at work -- FPM
Research suggests that professionals are primarily motivated by three things at work: purpose, mastery, and autonomy. But for most physicians, self-directing their work is a struggle because their organizations don’t make it easy. Here’s what groups should do.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/physician_autonomy1.html
CMS reiterates physicians’ central role in home health planning -- FPM
The agency's guidance comes as it implements a new home health payment system called the Patient-Driven Groupings Model.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/home_health_guidance.html
Unhealthy family dynamics in the exam room: how to respond -- FPM
When family members complicate a patient visit, consider these five questions to get to the root of the problem and respond appropriately.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/family_dynamics_in_the_exam_room.html
Seven best practices for doctors on social media -- FPM
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter can be an effective means for professional and patient engagement, but to avoid pitfalls, make sure you follow these seven best practices.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/social_media_best_practices.html
The 4Ms: Simplifying complex care decision making for older adults -- FPM
Medical training focuses on curing or treating as many of a patient's health problems as possible, but when providing complex care for older patients with multiple chronic diseases, it can be easy to lose focus on what outcomes matter most to the patient.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/4Ms_decision_making.html
Three tips for being present -- FPM
When demands and distractions intrude on your patient encounters, practice these three tips for being fully present.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/be_present.html
Administrative Simplification -- FPM Topic Collection
Feb 13, 2020 - The documentation, paperwork, and quality reporting burden on physicians is immense. What can physicians do to reduce their administrative hassles, and what are organizations doing on their behalf? This FPM topic collection explores these issues. The documentation, paperwork, and ...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=112
Why family physicians should not just be physicians -- FPM
Beware of physician roles that focus predominantly on outpatient visits and separate physicians from most organizational innovation and strategy, as well as the colleagues, staff, and communities they serve.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/physician_role.html
A three-step guide to coding for multiple skin procedures in a single visit -- FPM
Follow these three steps to bill correctly, avoid denials, and make sure you’re not leaving revenue on the table when you perform skin biopsies and lesion removals.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/skin_procedure_coding.html
What a waiting room liaison can do for your office -- FPM
An existing staff member might be able to take on these duties to keep your waiting room clean and running smoothly.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/waiting_room_liaison.html
Medicare webinar on glucose supplies scheduled for Feb. 11 -- FPM
The webinar will include guidelines for coverage along with the information patients and suppliers need from physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/glucose_supplies_webinar.html
A simple way to build trust with young patients -- FPM
Doing this one thing during a visit can get pediatric appointments off to a good start by showing kids you care about them and respect them.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/pediatric_patient_trust.html
The 2020 Medicare Documentation, Coding, and Payment Update -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is trying to make Medicare documentation less burdensome and planning more changes that should result in a pay raise for family physicians in the future.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p8.html
Coding & Documentation - Jan-Feb 2020 -- FPM
Feb 1, 2020 - Vaping-related illness | Billing Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries | Electrocardiogram recorded by a Holter monitor | Lung function tests
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p33.html
Physician Well-Being: Prioritizing Your Own Health Through a Personal Health ...
Feb 1, 2020 - You can’t take care of others optimally unless you first take care of yourself. Start today.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p27.html
Social Media for Doctors: Taking Professional and Patient Engagement to the Next Level ...
Feb 1, 2020 - Some of the top family physicians on social media share their best practices for building a following and avoiding common pitfalls.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2020/0100/p19.html