A Primer on Employment Contracts -- FPM
Dec 1, 2002 - This article identifies and defines the key terms contained in most physicians' employment contracts.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2002/1100/p73.html
A Primer on Wireless Networks -- FPM
Feb 1, 2004 - The author, a family physician, explains the benefits and pitfalls of using local wireless networks in a busy clinical practice (for example, to access electronic medical records wirelessly).
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/0200/p69.html
A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REFILLS
...22 | FAMILY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT | www.aafp.org/fpm | November/December 2010 Using the recurring-calendar-event function in Microsoft Outlook, this practice created a systematic approach that ensures patient refills on the day they’re due. A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CONTROLLED...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2010/1100/fpm20101100p22.pdf
A Proactive Approach to Controlled Substance Refills -- FPM
Dec 1, 2010 - Using the recurring-calendar-event function in Microsoft Outlook, this practice created a systematic approach that ensures patient refills on the day they're due.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2010/1100/p22.html
A Problem Oriented Approach to the HIPAA Security Standards -- FPM
Aug 1, 2001 - Every practice will have to comply with HIPAA. You can take the first step by performing a self-audit of your practice’s current security measures.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/0700/p37.html
A Problem-Oriented Approach to HIPAA Security Standards -- Family Practice Management
...July/August 2001 ■ www.aafp.org / fpm ■ F A M I L Y P R A C T I C E M A N A G E M E N T ■ 37 IL LU ST R A TI O N B Y G R EG T U C K ER S:Physicians and others in healthcare complain of being anxiousand confused about the costs and hassle of complying with...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2001/0700/fpm20010700p37.pdf
A Productivity Primer -- FPM
May 1, 2002 - The author describes the different ways physician productivity is currently being measured and how those measurements are being used.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2002/0500/p72.html
A quick and simple technique for delivering negative feedback -- FPM
A feedback sandwich can help you to organize feedback in a way that makes it more effective and easier to deliver.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/negative_feedback.html
A quick intervention for helping your depressed patients -- FPM
To help patients break the depression cycle -- sad mood, low energy, avoidance of pleasurable activities, and social isolation -- start by helping them recognize it.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/quick_intervention_for_helping_depressed_patients.html
A quick reminder about flu shot billing -- FPM
A quick reminder: Medicare covers influenza immunizations as soon as new seasonal vaccines are received.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/flu_vaccines.html
A Quick Review of Reassignment Can Help Avert Fraud Accusations -- FPM
Sep 1, 1998 - The author explains the Medicare policy on reassignment, the exceptions and why it's important in the current climate of increased fraud and abuse enforcement.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1998/0900/p21.html
A quick tip for last-minute gynecologic exams -- FPM
This prep method can save time when a patient needs an unplanned Pap smear.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/pap_bundles.html
A Quick Tour of the Changes in FPM -- FPM
Apr 1, 2008 - Board here. The tour bus is about to depart.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2008/0400/p7.html
A Quick-Reference Card for Identifying Level-4 Visits -- FPM
Aug 1, 1999 - The author's tool will help you keep in mind what qualifies a visit for a 99214 or a 99204.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/0700/p32.html
A Refresher on Coding Consultations -- FPM
Mar 1, 2007 - Here's a guide to the sometimes confusing documentation requirements for consultations.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2007/0300/p45.html
A Refresher on medical Necessity -- Family Practice Management
...Reviewing the rules and examining your coding practices can decrease denials and help you get paid.A Refresher on MEDICAL NECESSITY Peter R. Jensen, MD, CPC At some point in our careers, most of us have received a denial from a health plan claiming that we performed a service...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0700/fpm20060700p28.pdf
A Refresher on Medical Necessity -- FPM
Aug 1, 2006 - Reviewing the rules and examining your coding practices can decrease denials and help you get paid.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0700/p28.html
A Refresher on Medicare and Concurrent Care -- Family Practice Management
...Refresher C Kent J. Moore F amily physicians often treat hospitalized patients with complicated conditions that require other specialists’ involvement. For example, a patient hospitalized with diabetes mellitus and a serious heart condition might need your care as well as that of...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/1100/fpm20051100p29.pdf
A Refresher on Medicare and Concurrent Care -- FPM
Dec 1, 2005 - Here’s how to get paid when you’re not the only doctor in the hospital room.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/1100/p29.html
A Report Card for 32 Payers: Not Making the Grade -- FPM
Jun 1, 2007 - In this survey of physicians' experiences, payers fall short.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2007/0600/p43.html
A Request for Further Guidance -- FPM
Apr 1, 2003 - Follows up on A Piece of Your Mind (Nov/Dec 2002) by asking for more specific guidance on two topics FPM might cover.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2003/0400/p8.html
A Sample Diabetes Prep Sheet
...1 of 1 FPM Toolbox To find more practice resources, visit https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolbox. Developed by Sumana Reddy, MD, FAAFP. Copyright © 2019 American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians may duplicate or adapt for use in their own practices; all other rights reserved....
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0500/fpm20190500p10-rt1.pdf
A sample handout
...A SAMPLE HANDOUT ON SPECIALTY REFERRALS Specialty Referrals and Managed Care If you belong to an HMO, your insurance company may have asked you to choose a primary care provider to manage all your health care needs. Family physicians are well-qualified to fulfill this role. We...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/0200/fpm19990200p54-rt1.docx
A Sample Welcome Letter
...1 of 1 FPM Toolbox To find more practice resources, visit https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolbox. Developed by Carolyn Thiedke, MD. Copyright © 1999 American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians may duplicate or adapt for use in their own practices; all other rights reserved....
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/0500/fpm19990500p23-rt1.pdf
A sample welcome letter
...A SAMPLE WELCOME LETTER Dear Mrs. Smith: Welcome to my practice. I’m honored to be your physician, and I’m committed to providing you with the best care I can. My hope is that we form a partnership to keep you as healthy as possible, no matter what your current state of health. I...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/0500/fpm19990500p23-rt1.docx
A sample workflow to address medication nonadherence related to cost -- FPM
To quickly screen for and address prescription cost concerns, use this sample workflow.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/prescription_costs.html
A short reprieve from Medicare cuts and a little something extra, too -- FPM
A short reprieve from Medicare cuts and a little something extra, too
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/a_short_reprieve_from_medicare.html
A side-by-side comparison of six apps for easier prescribing -- FPM
A family physician reviews six commonly used pharmaceutical apps to identify which ones offered the most critical features.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/prescribing_time_saver.html
A Simple Approach to Shared Decision Making in Cancer Screening -- FPM
Jun 1, 2017 - When screening decisions aren't clear, this process can help you help your patients.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2017/0500/p5.html
A simple communication technique to increase patient satisfaction and empowerment -- FPM
Quickly obtaining a patient's psychosocial information can improve the physician's connection with the patient. The BATHE technique can help.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/bathe_technique.html
A Simple Method for Evaluating the Clinical Literature -- Family Practice Management
...May 2004 ■ www.aafp.org / fpm ■ F A M I L Y P R A C T I C E M A N A G E M E N T ■ 47 Keeping up with the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment is a challenge we all face as phy- cians. We need information that is both valid (that is, accurate and correct) and relevant to our...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/0500/fpm20040500p47.pdf
A Simple Method for Evaluating the Clinical Literature -- FPM
May 1, 2004 - The PP-ICONS approach will help you separate the clinical wheat from the chaff in mere minutes.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2004/0500/p47.html
A simple question for better scheduling -- FPM
This practice found a single question helped save staff and patients time when scheduling a same-day appointment.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/question_better_scheduling.html
A simple solution to avoid Physician Quality Reporting System penalty -- FPM
A simple solution to avoid Physician Quality Reporting System penalty
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/a_simple_solution_to_avoid.html
A Simple Technology to Improve Office Efficiency -- FPM
Jun 1, 2002 - The author explains how simple technologies, such as a handheld pager system, can improve communication among physicians and staff members within the office.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2002/0600/p55.html
A simple test for spotting stress before it becomes a crisis -- FPM
To spot the warning signs of stress overload in yourself or your team, take the Stress-APGAR test.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/stress_apgar.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
A Streamlined Approach to Prescription Management -- FPM
Dec 1, 2012 - Synchronizing each patient's prescriptions so they're handled all at once could save your practice at least an hour a day.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/1100/p11.html
A Sure Way to Improve Your Dictation -- FPM
Jan 1, 2005 - The article explains the merits of dictating notes in the exam room with the patient present, as a way to increase efficiency and improve patient care.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0100/p55.html
A Systematic Approach to Identifying Drug-Seeking Patients -- FPM
Apr 1, 2008 - When patients present with suspicious complaints of pain, these seven steps can help you prevent the misuse of prescription drugs.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2008/0400/pa3.html
A Systematic Approach to Managing Warfarin Doses -- FPM
May 1, 2005 - The article offers a systematic approach for the management of anticoagulation and adjustment of warfarin doses.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2005/0500/p77.html
A Team Approach to Quality Improvement -- FPM
Apr 1, 1999 - To realize change, rely on the knowledge and experience of a team such as the authors', which improved the care of patients with diabetes.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/0400/p25.html
A Team Approach to Reducing a Financial Deficit -- FPM
Dec 1, 1999 - This article describes how a multi-specialty group successfully handled a financial crisis at their institution using a bottom-up decision making process.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/1100/p51.html
A Team-Based Care Model that Improves Job Satisfaction
...6 | FPM | March/April 2018 www.aafp.org/fpm CME COREY LYON, DO, AIMEE F. ENGLISH, MD, AND PETER CHABOT SMITH, MD A Team-Based Care Model That Improves Job Satisfaction Expanding the role of medical assistants to better support providers can improve not only traditional...
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/fpm20180300p6.pdf
A Team-Based Care Model That Improves Job Satisfaction -- FPM
Apr 1, 2018 - Expanding the role of medical assistants to better support providers can improve not only traditional outcomes but also job satisfaction.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p6.html
A Team-Building Model for Team-Based Care -- FPM
Dec 1, 2012 - Focusing on their strengths and borrowing concepts from family therapy helped bring this family medicine group together in pursuit of a common goal.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2012/1100/p19.html
A technique for easing advance care planning conversations -- FPM
Advance care planning conversations can get emotional. Here's one way to prepare.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/advance_planning_technique.html
A template for referring seniors to community organizations -- FPM
Community partners can help geriatric patients stay healthy. Here’s a ready-made template for referring patients to services offered by organizations near you.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/community_organization_referrals.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
A Tool for Better Well-Woman Exams -- FPM
Apr 1, 2002 - This article explains how visit-specific encounter forms can help physicians improve their documentation and their care. The author shares the routine gynecological encounter form used in his practice.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2002/0400/p51.html