Coding & Documentation - Mar-Apr 2019 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - Coding for immunization counseling | How to report after-hours clinic services | Who is eligible for chronic care management?
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p31.html
Practical Strategies to Achieve Your Health Policy Goals -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - As a physician, you can have a powerful voice in bringing about change in your community. Here’s how to go about it.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p20.html
Practice Pearls - Mar-Apr 2019 -- FPM
Apr 1, 2019 - Pave a trail for sedentary patients | Identify what matters to older patients | Reduce the time you spend on email
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2019/0300/p32.html
Five signs of possible medication diversion in your practice -- FPM
The misuse by patients of prescription medications, especially controlled substances, is a major problem for primary care physicians. Look for these signs of potential medical diversion.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/medication_diversion.html
Why being humble can make you a better leader -- FPM
Physician leaders do not necessarily need big, self-confident personalities to attract and inspire their teams. Here are some reasons why some humility can go a long way.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/humble_leader.html
Billing for multiple skin procedures: three steps -- FPM
If you perform more than one skin procedure for the same patient on the same day, follow these three special billing rules to get the correct payment.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/multiple_skin_procedures.html
Few receive negative payment adjustment in first year of MIPS -- FPM
The vast majority of clinicians who were eligible for and participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System in 2017 will avoid a negative payment adjustment to their Medicare claims during the 2019 payment year.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/MIPS_payment_update.html
How to attract more kid patients to your practice: four tips -- FPM
Having young patients on your schedule can add some fun and variety to your workday. To grow this patient population, consider these four tips.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/caring_for_kids.html
Three things to consider before you start screening for social determinants of health ...
Social needs can complicate a patient’s health issues, but before you add another screening, answer these three questions.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/social_needs_screening.html
The secret to motivation at work -- FPM
People who receive extrinsic rewards for doing their jobs learn and produce more slowly, but those with intrinsic motivation invest more deeply and progress farther. Three factors make all the difference.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/intrinsic_motivation.html
Three principles for improving patient satisfaction with service -- FPM
Practices can focus on improving these three areas to boost patient satisfaction with the quality of their care.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/improving_service.html
How to get sedentary patients to exercise -- FPM
This Maryland-based practice created a special area trail guide to help patients get out of their house and get walking.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/sedentary_patients.html
Five mobile apps to encourage mindfulness -- FPM
Five mobile applications to help patients use mindfulness to treat depression, chronic pain, tobacco use disorder, and other problems.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/mindfulness_apps.html
Less than a month left to submit 2018 MIPS data -- FPM
Physicians eligible for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System in 2018 have only a few more weeks to report your quality measures.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/MIPS_2018_deadline.html
Two ways to address difficult emotions in the exam room -- FPM
When patients display negative emotions in the exam room, such as anger or frustration, asking them about their feelings can feel risky. Using these two strategies can help you better address patients’ difficult emotions and protect the healing process.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/difficult_emotions.html
CMS finds errors in MIPS payment adjustments -- FPM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it is working to fix errors in how this year's MIPS payment adjustments were applied to some physicians.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/incorrect_MIPS_payment.html
Ten steps to better practice efficiency -- FPM
Proven techniques borrowed from the manufacturing industry could help your practice operate more efficiently. Here are 10 steps to help eliminate bottlenecks in your workflow and save time.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/office_efficiency.html
How to properly code for a Pap smear -- FPM
Screening for cervical cancer is often included in the physical exam portion of a preventive medicine service. Follow this advice to see when you can bill separately for a Pap smear.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/pap_smear.html
The accurate valuation of office visits: one thing you can do -- FPM
The relative value of office-based E/M codes is being reviewed. To help inform that review, family physicians can take this one critical step.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/ruc_survey.html
Two simple ways to improve patient satisfaction with visit length -- FPM
How do you prevent the patient complaint My doctor didn’t spend enough time with me, especially if you can’t increase visit length? Research points to two techniques that can help patients feel more satisfied with the amount of time you spend with them.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/visit_length.html
New reports look at family medicine office visit billing -- FPM
Here's what to do with that Medicare comparative billing report you may have received analyzing how you bill family medicine office visits.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/comparative_billing_reports.html
Three myths about HIPAA -- FPM
Although HIPAA has existed for more than 20 years, many organizations still struggle to interpret the law correctly. When their interpretations are too strict, it can make physician and staff jobs harder than they need to be. Here are three common myths about HIPAA.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/hipaa_myths.html
Time to check your 2019 MIPS eligibility status -- FPM
If you are unclear whether the Merit-based Incentive Payment System applies to you in 2019, use this tool to check your eligibility.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/2019_MIPS_eligibility.html
A checklist for better dementia care plans -- FPM
Physicians may not be able to control many facets of dementia care, but this checklist can help you tackle the cognitive, functional, and behavioral losses that most matter to patients and their families.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/dementia_care.html
Why did that idea flop? -- FPM
Are you committing one of three key mistakes that can prevent sustainable change from taking hold in your practice?
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/idea_flop.html