Ring in the New Year by submitting your 2018 MIPS data -- FPM
CMS has officially opened the data submission period for MIPS eligible clinicians who participated in Year 2 (2018) of the Quality Payment Program.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/How_to_submit_2018_MIPS_data.html
How to structure the patient visit for better communication -- FPM
Patient visits tend to go better if you and your patient are on the same page. To accomplish this, try structuring your patient visits to start with a brief moment of collaborative agenda-setting.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/visit_structure.html
EHRs occupy 24 percent of doctors’ time, says survey -- FPM
Family physicians spend 51 hours in practice each week, with 24 percent of that time spent interacting with the electronic health record (EHR). What can physicians do to make their EHR work less frustrating?
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/ehr_time_spent.html
Four mistakes to avoid when talking with patients about risk -- FPM
Helping patients understand their risk of developing a certain disease or the risks associated with a screening test can be complicated. Don’t make these four mistakes.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/risk_communication_mistakes.html
New Medicare card lookup tool gets update -- FPM
Even if your Medicare patients haven't yet received their new ID cards, you can lookup their beneficiary identifier online.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/New_Medicare_card_tool_update.html
Five ways to avoid problems with patient satisfaction scores -- FPM
Patient satisfaction scores are being used to grade physician performance and even dictate salary. Here are ways to make sure the scores are correctly generated and used.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/patient_satisfaction_scores.html
Coming soon: Medicare payment for virtual encounters -- FPM
Among the new codes going into effect in 2019 are several that reimburse physicians for various types of virtual encounters.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/Medicare_coding_virtual_encounters.html
Help patients remember to get their flu shot -- FPM
Here's a method for helping your patients remember to get a flu shot in case they forget or don't know you have immunizations available.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/flu_shot_reminders.html
Johnston Memorial Hospital wins 2018 FPM Award for Practice Improvement -- FPM
The family medicine residency program and family physician-led hospitalist team at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va., have won this year’s FPM Award for Practice Improvement.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/Johnston_Memorial_2018_Practice_Improvement.html
How to check if you are MIPS-eligible in 2018 -- FPM
CMS has taken a second look at whether physicians are eligible for MIPS in 2018. Find out if you have to report - and if your 2020 payments are at risk.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/2018_MIPS_eligibility_status.html
Violence in the office: six questions to help you prepare -- FPM
To prepare for potential violent incidents, every practice should develop an Emergency Operations Plan that answers these questions.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/violent_patient_encounter.html
How to properly code for a pre-op examination -- FPM
Family physicians are often asked to preform pre-surgical evaluations for patients undergoing procedures. This requires selecting the correct codes.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/coding_preop_exams.html
Two mobile apps to help patients lose weight -- FPM
To supplement your normal advice to patients about healthy eating and exercise, you can also recommend these two mobile apps to help patients gain more control.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/mobile_apps_lose_weight.html
Six Mobile Apps to Make Prescribing Easier -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - These apps can help you more effectively make medication decisions on the go.
Family Practice Management : SPPACES: App Reviews
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p11.html
Coding & Documentation - Nov-Dec 2018 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - When the chief complaint is medication refill | 99221 for second hospital encounter? | Staph infection of a wound
Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p32.html
Five Ways to Communicate Risks So That Patients Understand -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - When discussing a patient’s risk of developing a disease or the risks associated with a screening test, these simple techniques can ensure clarity.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p28.html
How to Prepare for and Survive a Violent Patient Encounter -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - When the unthinkable happens, having a plan that you have practiced regularly can make all the difference.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p5.html
What Makes a Doctor Truly Great -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - This one skill separates the good from the great.
Family Practice Management : The Last Word
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p40.html
Preparations for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Office -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - Use this guide to plan for offering medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p21.html
Practice Pearls - Nov-Dec 2018 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - Know your RVUs | Set antibiotic expectations before a sore throat exam | Use a white board to track high-risk patients
Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p34.html
Communicating Risks: Let’s Talk Numeracy -- FPM
Dec 1, 2018 - Understanding numeracy will make your risk conversations with patients more effective.
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/1100/p4.html
Helping compare Medicare costs and copayments gets easier -- FPM
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a new online tool that allows consumers to compare Medicare payments and copayments for certain procedures that are performed in both hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/procedure_price_lookup.html
How to say no to inappropriate patient requests -- FPM
Saying no to these requests while preserving the patient relationship takes skill, but three tips can help.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/inappropriate_requests.html
12 ways to work smarter, not harder in practice -- FPM
A primary care physician shares 12 strategies -- rooted in the principle of working smarter, not harder -- that transformed her practice.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/working_smarter.html
The difference between a good doctor and a great doctor -- FPM
Yes, clinical knowledge, procedural expertise, and bedside manner are important. But what one skill differentiates a good doctor from a truly great doctor?
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/curiosity.html