September/October 2008 Table of Contents
features 19 Launching a Community-Wide Flu Vaccination Plan When this community took a more organized approach
to providing vaccinations rather than simply reacting to public demand,
everyone benefited.
28 Vaccination Management: Is Your Practice on Target? These strategies will protect your patients and
your bottom line.
33 10 Big Ideas That Could Make Your Practice Better Could your practice benefit from some fresh
thinking? Get inspired by these 10 ideas that have made a difference for your
colleagues.
AAFP MEMBER BONUS SECTION following page 18 This section is included in copies mailed to AAFP members and FPM paid subscribers. For more information, see http://www.aafp.org/fpm/bonuscontent. A1 CME QUIZ A3 ICD-9 Codes: Time for the Annual Update Put the new and revised codes to use in your
practice on Oct. 1.
A5 The Key to Implementing Change in Your Practice Even the most well-thought-out plans will fail
unless you engage the hearts and minds of your staff.
DEPARTMENTS 8 from the editor Is it important enough to pay for? 11 opinion Patient History and Malpractice Defense Good records can help defend against a meritless malpractice suit, but it takes more than good records to prevent one. 14 letters A view from the other side • Ensuring follow-up care • Dr. Ness' E/M rule • Kudos 42 Coding & Documentation 45 practice pearls 52 the last word One family physician thinks we should stop pretending that it is. 46 Classifieds Copyright © 2008 by
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