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25	25	PRACTICE SALES Is Disintegration the Answer? If your relationship with an integrated organization seems tenuous, try to shore it up before you give up. Rod Aymond and Theodore Hariton, MD
	35	SCOPE OF PRACTICE Are the Edges of Family Practice Being Worn Away? A variety of forces, from hospitalists to burnout, may be chipping away at family physicians' scope of practice. Should you be concerned? Brandi White
35	30	STAFF MANAGEMENT Choosing a Pay Structure That Works for Your Practice A good compensation model can motivate staff and improve your practice's performance. Dale W. Shimko, MA

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17	GETTING PAID Encouraging Patients to Pay at the Time of Service Accurate payment records, up-to-date insurance information and assertive staff can help you to increase your cash flow. Jack Valancy, MBA
19	CODING AND DOCUMENTATION Answers to Your Questions Kent J. Moore
22	MONITOR NPs rival MDs in primary care, says study • Health plans need consent to access patient records • Physician productivity: How FPs, IMs compare • Study shows effects of Medicare HMO withdrawals • AHCPR becomes AHRQ, refines mission • HMOs don't have to disclose physician incentives, says court • Y2K Update: $100 billion and barely a hiccup • Computer-based courses among HCFA's new education programs
45	IMPROVING PATIENT CARE The Family Physician's Role in Reducing Medical Errors By educating patients, adopting the latest technology and creating "no-fault" environments, family physicians can be part of the solution. Joel E. Miller
49	PRACTICE DIARY Birthday cards • Ankle sprains • The letter service Sanford J. Brown, MD
52	ASK FPM Collecting late payments • Increasing productivity with labor? • Discounting services for staff
60	BALANCING ACT 15 Tips for Managing Life at Work and Home No gimmicks, no tricks. Just basic advice for getting the most out of the time you have without letting it get the most of you. Jennifer Bush
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12	EDITOR'S PAGE
14	LETTERS
55	FPM QUIZ (EARN 3HOURS OF CME CREDIT)
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59	AUTHORS GUIDE

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