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January to December 2000
AMA
AMA Drops Physician Accreditation Program (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
BUSINESS MODELS
Innovation and Organization (Editor's Page), February 2000, p. 12.
A Model for Successful Rural Practice, March 2000, p. 41.
Corporate Ownership (Ask FPM), October 2000, p. 68.
BUSINESS PLANNING
Innovation and Organization (Editor's Page), February 2000, p. 12.
Strategies for Expanding Your Patient Base in Diverse Communities, May 2000, p. 31.
House Calls: Taking the Practice to the Patient, June 2000, p. 49.
Considering Ultrasound? (Ask FPM), June 2000, p. 70.
Rip Off (Diary), November/December 2000, p. 49.
CAPITATION
Putting in a Good Word for Capitation (Editor's Page), April 2000, p. 8.
More Good Words for Capitation (Letters), June 2000, p. 13.
Finding Success in a Capitated Environment, July/August 2000, p. 49. Correction (which has been made in the online version of this article): September 2000, p. 13.
Compensation for Collecting Capitation Payments (Ask FPM), September 2000, p. 66.
CAREER OPTIONS
Part-Time Practice Yields Equal Performance, Improved Satisfaction (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
Pre-Medical Advising (Diary), July/August 2000, p. 67.
Part-Time Practice Advice (Ask FPM), October 2000, p. 68.
CHRONIC ILLNESS CARE
Helping Patients Take Charge of Their Chronic Illnesses, March 2000, p. 47.
Planning Group Visits for High-Risk Patients, June 2000, p. 33.
Using Flow Sheets to Improve Diabetes Care, June 2000, p. 60.
Making Diabetes Checkups More Fruitful, September 2000, p. 51.
CODING: CPT
Coding Reference Cards (Letters), January 2000, p. 14.
CPT Changes for 2000, January 2000, p. 15.
Workers' Compensation Visits (Coding Q&A), January 2000, p. 17.
Same-Day Office Visit and Hospital Admission (Coding Q&A), January 2000, p. 17.
Sharing a Global Maternity Care Code (Coding Q&A), January 2000, p. 17.
Blood Gases Interpretation (Coding Q&A), January 2000, p. 17.
Hospital Discharge and Nursing Home Admission (Coding Q&A), January 2000, p. 17.
Initial Inpatient Care Not Provided by the Admitting Physician (Coding Q&A), January 2000, p. 17.
Preventive Medicine Services Revisited (Coding Q&A), February 2000, p. 19.
Bone Mass Measurements (Coding Q&A), February 2000, p. 19.
A Discharge Code for a Deceased Nursing Facility Patient? (Coding Q&A), February 2000, p. 19.
Retirement Community Visits (Coding Q&A), February 2000, p. 19.
Important Code for FPs (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
Drug Screens (Coding Q&A), March 2000, p. 21.
Coding Pelvic Exams (Coding Q&A), March 2000, p. 21.
Suture Removal (Coding Q&A), March 2000, p. 21.
Preventive Medicine (Coding Q&A), March 2000, p. 21.
DOPC Study (Letters), April 2000, p. 11.
A Critical Look at Critical Care Coding, April 2000, p. 14.
Emergency Visits (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Pre-op Services Only (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Post-op Services Only (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Delivery by an RN (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Blood Glucose Monitoring (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Coding Pap Smears Separately (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Using Peer Review for Self-Audits of Medical Record Documentation, April 2000, p. 28.
Follow-Up Visits (Coding Q&A), May 2000, p. 22.
Alternative Modifiers (Coding Q&A), May 2000, p. 22.
Inpatient for a Day (Coding Q&A), May 2000, p. 22.
Complementary Medicine (Coding Q&A), May 2000, p. 22.
Subsequent Hospital Care (Coding Q&A), May 2000, p. 22.
Allergy Shots (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
New Patient Definition (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
H. pylori Test (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
Acupuncture and Hypnosis (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
Nonroutine Venipuncture (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
Most Common Office Visit Codes (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
Waived Tests (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Utilization in Family Practice (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
Visit + Procedure (Coding Q&A), July/August 2000, p. 23.
99211 (Coding Q&A), July/August 2000, p. 23.
Lab Specimen Transportation (Coding Q&A), July/August 2000, p. 23.
Coding Level-One Office Visits: A Refresher Course, July/August 2000, p. 39.
Defining "Self-Limited Problem" (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
When 99211 Isn't Appropriate (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
Office Visit + Allergy Vaccine Injection? (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
Office Visit + Treadmill Exam? (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
Epoetin Alpha for Anemia (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
Newborn Admission, H&P on Date of Discharge (Coding Q&A), October 2000, p. 23.
Lesion Destruction (Coding Q&A), October 2000, p. 23.
Mental Status Assessment (Coding Q&A), November/December 2000, p. 17.
Postoperative Management Only (Coding Q&A), November/December 2000, p. 17.
Telephone Care (Coding Q&A), November/December 2000, p. 17.
Panning for Gold: How to Find Money in Your Practice, November/December 2000, p. 37.
CODING: ICD-9
ICD-9 Code for Dyspnea (Coding Q&A), February 2000, p. 19.
ICD-9 Code for a Strained Trapezius Muscle (Coding Q&A), March 2000, p. 21.
DOT Physicals (Coding Q&A), April 2000, p. 16.
Using Peer Review for Self-Audits of Medical Record Documentation, April 2000, p. 28.
Inconclusive Diagnoses (Coding Q&A), May 2000, p. 22.
Heel Pain Diagnosis (Coding Q&A), June 2000, p. 16.
ICD-9 for Multiple Myeloma (Coding Q&A), July/August 2000, p. 23.
New Diagnosis Codes Take Effect Oct. 1, September 2000, p. 15.
ICD-9 Codes for Family Practice 2000-2001: The FPM Short List , September 2000, p. 41.
ICD-9 Coding: Every Digit Counts, October 2000, p. 16.
ICD-9 Codes for Family Practice 2000-2001: The FPM Long List , October 2000, p. 41.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The Art of Dictation (Letters), January 2000, p. 14.
Negotiation Gambits, January 2000, p. 60.
Sharpen Your Salary Negotiation Skills With Leverage, April 2000, p. 61.
Understanding the Risks of Medical Interventions, May 2000, p. 59.
Meetings Everyone Wants to Attend, June 2000, p. 86.
'Problem Patients': A Fresh Look at an Old Vexation, July/August 2000, p. 57.
Teaching Compassion (Monitor), October 2000, p. 26.
The Value of Hands-On Therapy (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
Fired! (Diary), November/December 2000, p. 49.
COMPENSATION
Rewarding a Physician Executive (Ask FPM), January 2000, p. 58.
HMOs Don't Have to Disclose Physician Incentives, Says Court (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Choosing a Pay Structure That Works for Your Practice, February 2000, p. 30.
Better-Performing Groups Pay More, Generate More (FP Stats), March 2000, p. 24.
What Are You Paying Your Office Manager? (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
Assessing Benefits Packages, May 2000, p. 68.
Family Physician Income, Workload (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
Implementing a New Plan to Compensate Physicians, September 2000, p. 29.
Average Compensation (Ask FPM), September 2000, p. 66.
Evaluating Restrictive Covenants: Four Key Areas, November/December 2000, p. 52.
COMPUTERIZATION
Naturally Speaking (Letters), January 2000, p. 14.
The Art of Dictation (Letters), January 2000, p. 14.
Y2K and Dinosaurs (Diary), January 2000, p. 52.
Two Excellent Sources for Alzheimer's Information, January 2000, p. 55.
Expect More From the Internet, January 2000, p. 56.
Y2K Update: $100 Billion and Barely a Hiccup (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
More Patients to Shop Online for Health Products (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Health Information on the Net: A More Direct Route, April 2000, p. 57.
Physician Computer Use (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
Toward Electronic Medical Records for the Small Practice (Editor's Page), June 2000, p. 10.
How a Salaried FP Computerized His Practice -- on His Own, June 2000, p. 43.
Electronic Claims (Diary), June 2000, p. 65.
Lowering the Cost of Practice Management, June 2000, p. 69.
Online Patients (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
A Palm-Top Computer in Every Practice? September 2000, p. 59. Correction (which has been made in the online version of this article): November/December 2000, p. 12.
Getting a Lock on Patient Confidentiality With E-Mail Encryption, October 2000, p. 37.
Using Web-Based Patient Communication, October 2000, p. 64.
Computerized House Calls (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
COST-EFFECTIVE CARE
Evidence-Based Guidelines Available Online (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
Planning Group Visits for High-Risk Patients, June 2000, p. 33.
Is Universal Coverage the American Way? July/August 2000, p. 33. Correction (which has been made in the online version of this article): September 2000, p. 13
Same-Day Appointments: Exploding the Access Paradigm, September 2000, p. 45.
The American Way? (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
The Time Has Come (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
Changing Habits (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
DISINTEGRATION
Victim of Disintegration (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
Regrouping After Disintegration, March 2000, p. 37.
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation Tips for Reducing Malpractice Risk, March 2000, p. 29.
The Purpose of Progress Notes (Letters), April 2000, p. 11.
Using Peer Review for Self-Audits of Medical Record Documentation, April 2000, p. 28.
Off the Charts: Teaching Students in Compliance With HCFA Guidelines, May 2000, p. 37.
Revised Documentation Guidelines at Least a Year Away (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
SOOOAAP (Letters), July/August 2000, p. 11.
'New Problem' (Coding Q&A), July/August 2000, p. 23.
Coding Level-One Office Visits: A Refresher Course, July/August 2000, p. 39.
"Off the Charts" Is Off-Base (Letters), September 2000, p. 13.
HCFA Releases New Medicare Documentation Guidelines, Plans Pilot Tests (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
HPI or ROS? (Coding Q&A), October 2000, p. 23.
Documenting High-Risk Cases to Avoid Malpractice Liability, October 2000, p. 33.
Defining Risk (Coding Q&A), November/December 2000, p. 17.
Defining HPI (Coding Q&A), November/December 2000, p. 17.
EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS
Victim of Disintegration (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
Regrouping After Disintegration, March 2000, p. 37.
How an Employed Group Redesigned Itself to Achieve Financial Viability, April 2000, p. 21.
Sharpen Your Salary Negotiation Skills With Leverage, April 2000, p. 61.
Assessing Benefits Packages, May 2000, p. 68.
Understanding Confidentiality and Nonsolicitation Clauses, July/August 2000, p. 73.
How to Find the Job That's Right for You , November/December 2000, p. 30.
Evaluating Restrictive Covenants: Four Key Areas, November/December 2000, p. 52.
ETHICAL PRACTICE
Physicians Influenced by Pharmaceutical Perks (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Physicians Sidestep Health Plan Rules to Help Patients Receive Care (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
Honesty is the Best Policy (Monitor), September 2000, p. 24.
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Is Your Space Rental Arrangement Fraudulent? July/August 2000, p. 15.
FAMILY PRACTICE ISSUES
Physician Recruitment Still Friendly to Family Practice (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
New Physicians Frustrated by Coding, Managed Care, Journal Deluge (FP Stats), January 2000, p. 22.
What Lies Ahead for Family Physicians? January 2000, p. 25.
Practicing in the New Millennium: Do You Have What It Takes? January 2000, p. 35.
Building the Future of Health Care on the Foundations of Family Practice, January 2000, p. 41.
NPs Rival MDs in Primary Care, Says Study (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Physician Productivity: How FPs, IMs Compare (FP Stats), February 2000, p. 22.
Are the Edges of Family Practice Being Worn Away? February 2000, p. 35.
White Coats: Doctors Deliberate Hemlines (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Match Results: Third Straight Drop for Family Practice (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
The Future of Family Medicine (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
A Word of Thanks (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
Readers Speak Out on Family Physicians' Scope of Practice, May 2000, p. 43.
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Utilization in Family Practice (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
Determining the True Value of a Family Practice Residency Program, June 2000, p. 39.
Cesarean Section Privileges for FPs (Ask FPM), September 2000, p. 66.
Keystone III: Family Physicians Reflect, Refocus (Monitor), November/December 2000, p. 18.
How to Find the Job That's Right for You , November/December 2000, p. 30.
My Insurance Changed: The Negative Effects of Forced Discontinuity of Care, November/December 2000, p. 44.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Business 101 (Diary), January 2000, p. 52.
Encouraging Patients to Pay at the Time of Service, February 2000, p. 17.
Choosing a Pay Structure That Works for Your Practice, February 2000, p. 30.
The Letter Service (Diary), February 2000, p. 49.
Collecting Late Payments (Ask FPM), February 2000, p. 52.
Better-Performing Groups Pay More, Generate More (FP Stats), March 2000, p. 24.
Making It (Diary), March 2000, p. 57.
How an Employed Group Redesigned Itself to Achieve Financial Viability, April 2000, p. 21.
Determining the True Value of a Family Practice Residency Program, June 2000, p. 39.
Billing for Lab Tests, June 2000, p. 70.
Vicarious Liability Insurance (Ask FPM), July/August 2000, p. 70.
Panning for Gold: How to Find Money in Your Practice, November/December 2000, p. 37.
Bad-Debt Write-Offs (Ask FPM), November/December 2000, p. 50.
Billing Company Rates (Ask FPM), November/December 2000, p. 50.
FPM (PUBLICATION)
Providers or Physicians? (Letters), April 2000, p. 11.
DOPC Study (Letters), April 2000, p. 11.
A Word of Thanks (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
Practice Diary (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
Doctor Tools (Editor's Page), September 2000, p. 10.
A Bygone Era (Letters), September 2000, p. 13.
Computerized House Calls (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
Getting With the Program (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
GOVERNMENT ISSUES & REGULATIONS
Residents Can Unionize -- and Strike (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
Nonprofit Family Practice? (Ask FPM), January 2000, p. 58.
AHCPR Becomes AHRQ, Refines Mission (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Supreme Court: HMO Financial Incentives OK, Congress Must Act (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TRENDS
Uncertainty Continues as Health Systems Seek Workable Models (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
IOM Calls for System-Wide Changes to Prevent Errors (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
What Lies Ahead for Family Physicians? January 2000, p. 25.
The Emergence of Consumer-Driven Health Care, January 2000, p. 46.
HMOs Don't Have to Disclose Physician Incentives, Says Court (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Is Disintegration the Answer? February 2000, p. 25.
Are the Edges of Family Practice Being Worn Away? February 2000, p. 35.
Victim of Disintegration (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
Regrouping After Disintegration, March 2000, p. 37.
Readers Speak Out on Family Physicians' Scope of Practice, May 2000, p. 43.
Is Universal Coverage the American Way? July/August 2000, p. 33. Correction (which has been made in the online version of this article): September 2000, p. 13
The American Way? (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
The Time Has Come (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
Keystone III: Family Physicians Reflect, Refocus (Monitor), November/December 2000, p. 18.
Patient Trust (Monitor), November/December 2000, p. 18.
Survey Uncovers Volunarily Uninsured (Monitor), November/December 2000, p. 21.
HMOS
See Business Models and Managed Care
HOSPITALISTS
Are the Edges of Family Practice Being Worn Away? February 2000, p. 35.
The Hospitalist (Diary), October 2000, p. 63.
LEGISLATION
See Government Issues & Regulations
LIABILITY ISSUES
Is It No Wonder? (Letters), January 2000, p. 14.
Doctors May Report Patients Who Are Driving Risks (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
Health Plans Need Consent to Access Patient Records (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
The Family Physician's Role in Reducing Medical Errors, February 2000, p. 45.
Discounting Services for Staff (Ask FPM), February 2000, p. 52.
Stark and Rural Offices (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
Treating Family Members (Ask FPM), March 2000, p. 60.
Workplace Violence (Ask FPM), May 2000, p. 67.
Counseling and Stark (Ask FPM), May 2000, p. 67.
Backdating Referral Authorizations, June 2000, p. 70.
Is Your Space Rental Arrangement Fraudulent? July/August 2000, p. 15.
Vicarious Liability Insurance (Ask FPM), July/August 2000, p. 70.
Supervising Physicals (Ask FPM), July/August 2000, p. 70.
Fraud and Abuse Prevention 101 (Monitor), September 2000, p. 24.
Buying and Selling Patient Charts (Ask FPM), September 2000, p. 66.
Documenting High-Risk Cases to Avoid Malpractice Liability, October 2000, p. 33.
Navigating the Patient Appeals Process, October 2000, p. 43.
LIFE BALANCE
Listen to Your Body, Mind and Spirit (Letters), January 2000, p. 14.
Running on Empty, January 2000, p. 68.
15 Tips for Managing Life at Work and Home, February 2000, p. 60.
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue, April 2000, p. 39.
Preventing Burnout, April 2000, p. 70.
Grieving the Death of a Patient, May 2000, p. 78.
Something Is Wrong (Letters), June 2000, p. 13.
Recovering From Burnout (Letters), June 2000, p. 13.
Part-Time Practice Yields Equal Performance, Improved Satisfaction (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
Words of Wisdom for Patients and Physicians, July/August 2000, p. 82.
Revisiting Julia Butterfly (Diary), September 2000, p. 53.
The 80/20 Rule of Time Management, September 2000, p. 76.
More Wisdom (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
Part-Time Practice Advice (Ask FPM), October 2000, p. 68.
Physician Support Groups, October 2000, p. 76.
Creating the Time of Your Life, November/December 2000, p. 64.
MALPRACTICE
Documentation Tips for Reducing Malpractice Risk, March 2000, p. 29.
Portal to Portal (Diary), June 2000, p. 65.
Documenting High-Risk Cases to Avoid Malpractice Liability, October 2000, p. 33.
MANAGED CARE
Uncertainty Continues as Health Systems Seek Workable Models (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
New Physicians Frustrated by Coding, Managed Care, Journal Deluge (FP Stats), January 2000, p. 22.
The Emergence of Consumer-Driven Health Care, January 2000, p. 46.
On Insurance Companies (Letters), February 2000, p. 14.
Too Many Managers (Letters), February 2000, p. 14.
Study Shows Effects of Medicare HMO Withdrawals (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Is Disintegration the Answer? February 2000, p. 25.
Are the Edges of Family Practice Being Worn Away? February 2000, p. 35.
Getting New Physicians Credentialed Quickly, March 2000, p. 19.
Quality Doesn't Ensure Profitability for HMOs (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Unlawful Restraint of Trade? (Ask FPM), March 2000, p. 60.
Health Insurance (Diary), April 2000, p. 53.
Reducing Medical Errors (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
Physicians Sidestep Health Plan Rules to Help Patients Receive Care (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
HMO Accused of Using Flawed Data for Reimbursements (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
Readers Speak Out on Family Physicians' Scope of Practice, May 2000, p. 43.
The Last Straw (Diary), May 2000, p. 63.
Supreme Court: HMO Financial Incentives OK, Congress Must Act (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
Health Insurance (Diary), July/August 2000, p. 67.
An Open Letter to the CEO of Our Health Plan (Editor's Page), October 2000, p. 11.
Navigating the Patient Appeals Process, October 2000, p. 43.
MARKETING
See Business Planning (Cross-ref)
MEDICARE/MEDICAID
Medicare Finalizes 2000 Fee Schedule (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
Study Shows Effects of Medicare HMO Withdrawals (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Computer-Based Courses Among HCFA's New Education Programs (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Quality of Care Varies Widely Among Medicaid Health Plans (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Unlawful Restraint of Trade? (Ask FPM), March 2000, p. 60.
The Purpose of Progress Notes (Letters), April 2000, p. 11.
A Critical Look at Critical Care Coding, April 2000, p. 14.
HCFA Pays $3 Million to Insure Deceased (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
The Future of Family Medicine (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
A Bonus Deal From Medicare, May 2000, p. 15.
Off the Charts: Teaching Students in Compliance With HCFA Guidelines, May 2000, p. 37.
RVU Scales (Ask FPM), May 2000, p. 67.
How to Get Reimbursed When a Colleague Treats Your Patients, June 2000, p. 14.
Revised Documentation Guidelines at Least a Year Away (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
Lawsuit Challenging Resource-Based Practice Expenses Dismissed (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
HCFA Finds Overpricing of Rx Drugs (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
HCFA Releases New Medicare Documentation Guidelines, Plans Pilot Tests (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
Medical Decision Making Score Sheets (Coding Q&A), September 2000, p. 22.
Understanding Medicare's Mental Health Treatment Limitation, November/December 2000, p. 15.
MIDLEVEL PROVIDERS
NPs Rival MDs in Primary Care, Says Study (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Teresa, FNP (Diary), November/December 2000, p. 49.
NEGOTIATION & CONTRACTING
Sharpen Your Salary Negotiation Skills With Leverage, April 2000, p. 61.
Understanding Confidentiality and Nonsolicitation Clauses, July/August 2000, p. 73.
How to Find the Job That's Right for You , November/December 2000, p. 30.
Evaluating Restrictive Covenants: Four Key Areas, November/December 2000, p. 52.
PATIENT RELATIONS
House Calls (Diary), January 2000, p. 52.
Health Plans Need Consent to Access Patient Records (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
Birthday Cards (Diary), February 2000, p. 49.
Is the Doctor-Patient Relationship Finally Growing Up? (Editor's Page), March 2000, p. 12.
Informed Choice Rare in Health Care (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Helping Patients Take Charge of Their Chronic Illnesses, March 2000, p. 47.
Caring for Family (Diary), March 2000, p. 57.
How Emotional Distress Shapes the Patient Visit, April 2000, p. 47.
Patient Satisfaction (Diary), April 2000, p. 53.
The Revolution Has Begun (Editor's Page), May 2000, p. 10.
Building for Tomorrow: The Idealized Design of Clinical Office Practices (Editorial), May 2000, p. 13.
Patients May Not Be Revealing Drug Complications (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
Strategies for Expanding Your Patient Base in Diverse Communities, May 2000, p. 31.
As Good As It Could Get: Remaking the Medical Practice, May 2000, p. 48.
Understanding the Risks of Medical Interventions, May 2000, p. 59.
Carl (Diary), May 2000, p. 63.
Something Is Wrong (Letters), June 2000, p. 13.
House Calls: Taking the Practice to the Patient, June 2000, p. 49.
'Problem Patients': A Fresh Look at an Old Vexation, July/August 2000, p. 57.
Drivers' Physicals (Diary), July/August 2000, p. 67.
Picking Up (Diary), July/August 2000, p. 67.
Words of Wisdom for Patients and Physicians, July/August 2000, p. 82.
When Antibiotics Aren't the Answer (Monitor), September 2000, p. 24.
Same-Day Appointments: Exploding the Access Paradigm, September 2000, p. 45.
Auto Mechanics (Diary), September 2000, p. 53.
Signing Out (Diary), September 2000, p. 53.
Rediscovering House Calls (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
More Wisdom (Letters), October 2000, p. 15.
Teaching Compassion (Monitor), October 2000, p. 26.
Navigating the Patient Appeals Process, October 2000, p. 43.
Cultural Competence, October 2000, p. 58.
Chest Pains (Diary), October 2000, p. 63.
Verbal Abuse (Diary), October 2000, p. 63.
Using Web-Based Patient Communication, October 2000, p. 64.
The Value of Hands-On Therapy (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
Changing Habits (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
Computerized House Calls (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Physicians Influenced by Pharmaceutical Perks (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
FDA Begins Review of Over-the-Counter Drug Policy (Monitor), June 2000, p. 23.
PHYSICIAN PROFILING
Physician Productivity: How FPs, IMs Compare (FP Stats), February 2000, p. 22.
AMA Drops Physician Accreditation Program (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
See Business Planning (Cross-ref), 2000, p. .
PRACTICE PROCESSES
Forget Y2K; Worry About 2001 (Editor's Page), January 2000, p. 12.
The Revolution Has Begun (Editor's Page), May 2000, p. 10.
Building for Tomorrow: The Idealized Design of Clinical Office Practices (Editorial), May 2000, p. 13.
Standardized Admit Orders (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
As Good As It Could Get: Remaking the Medical Practice, May 2000, p. 48.
Juggling Act (Diary), May 2000, p. 63.
Workplace Violence (Ask FPM), May 2000, p. 67.
Planning Group Visits for High-Risk Patients, June 2000, p. 33.
How a Salaried FP Computerized His Practice -- on His Own, June 2000, p. 43.
Using Flow Sheets to Improve Diabetes Care, June 2000, p. 60.
Financial Viability (Letters), July/August 2000, p. 11.
Supervising Physicals (Ask FPM), July/August 2000, p. 70.
Implementing a New Plan to Compensate Physicians, September 2000, p. 29.
Hiring the Right Physician for Your Practice, September 2000, p. 41.
Same-Day Appointments: Exploding the Access Paradigm, September 2000, p. 45.
Making Diabetes Checkups More Fruitful, September 2000, p. 51.
Phone Triage System (Ask FPM), October 2000, p. 68.
Changing Habits (Letters), November/December 2000, p. 12.
PRACTICE SALES & MERGERS
Too Many Managers (Letters), February 2000, p. 14.
Is Disintegration the Answer? February 2000, p. 25.
Victim of Disintegration (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
Regrouping After Disintegration, March 2000, p. 37.
Practice Valuation (Ask FPM), July/August 2000, p. 70.
Buying and Selling Patient Charts (Ask FPM), September 2000, p. 66.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Are You Practicing 'Opportunistic' Prevention? March 2000, p. 56.
HealthTrends (Diary), March 2000, p. 57.
PRODUCTIVITY
RVUs and Established Patient Visits (Ask FPM), March 2000, p. 60.
RVU Scales (Ask FPM), May 2000, p. 67.
Family Physician Income, Workload (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
High-Volume Practice: Are There Trade-Offs? July/August 2000, p. 63.
Medicare Conversion Factors (Ask FPM), July/August 2000, p. 70.
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS
Ankle Sprains (Diary), February 2000, p. 49.
Dem Bones (Diary), April 2000, p. 53.
QUALITY ISSUES
IOM Calls for System-Wide Changes to Prevent Errors (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
The Value of Brief, Targeted Smoking-Cessation Advice, January 2000, p. 50.
Seeking Mediocrity? (Letters), February 2000, p. 14.
AHCPR Becomes AHRQ, Refines Mission (Monitor), February 2000, p. 22.
The Family Physician's Role in Reducing Medical Errors, February 2000, p. 45.
Ankle Sprains (Diary), February 2000, p. 49.
Getting New Physicians Credentialed Quickly, March 2000, p. 19.
Quality Doesn't Ensure Profitability for HMOs (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Quality of Care Varies Widely Among Medicaid Health Plans (Monitor), March 2000, p. 24.
Helping Patients Take Charge of Their Chronic Illnesses, March 2000, p. 47.
Are You Practicing 'Opportunistic' Prevention? March 2000, p. 56.
HealthTrends (Diary), March 2000, p. 57.
AMA Drops Physician Accreditation Program (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
The Revolution Has Begun (Editor's Page), May 2000, p. 10.
Building for Tomorrow: The Idealized Design of Clinical Office Practices (Editorial), May 2000, p. 13.
Reducing Medical Errors (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
Standardized Admit Orders (Letters), May 2000, p. 14.
As Good As It Could Get: Remaking the Medical Practice, May 2000, p. 48.
Planning Group Visits for High-Risk Patients, June 2000, p. 33.
Using Flow Sheets to Improve Diabetes Care, June 2000, p. 60.
Complementary Medicine (Diary), June 2000, p. 65.
When What's Supposed to Happen Doesn't (Editor's Page), July/August 2000, p. 8.
Financial Viability (Letters), July/August 2000, p. 11.
Medical-Error Prevention Gains Attention (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
High-Volume Practice: Are There Trade-Offs? July/August 2000, p. 63.
Insurer Promises Better Income for Better Outcomes (Monitor), September 2000, p. 24.
Making Diabetes Checkups More Fruitful, September 2000, p. 51.
Making Quality and Service Pay: Part 1, The Internal Environment, October 2000, p. 48.
Making Quality and Service Pay: Part 2, The External Environment, November/December 2000, p. 25.
My Insurance Changed: The Negative Effects of Forced Discontinuity of Care, November/December 2000, p. 44.
REIMBURSEMENT
Medicare Finalizes 2000 Fee Schedule (Monitor), January 2000, p. 22.
On Insurance Companies (Letters), February 2000, p. 14.
Encouraging Patients to Pay at the Time of Service, February 2000, p. 17.
Getting New Physicians Credentialed Quickly, March 2000, p. 19.
RVUs and Established Patient Visits (Ask FPM), March 2000, p. 60.
HMO Accused of Using Flawed Data for Reimbursements (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
How to Get Reimbursed When a Colleague Treats Your Patients, June 2000, p. 14.
Planning Group Visits for High-Risk Patients, June 2000, p. 33.
PPO to Reimburse for E-mail consultations (Monitor), September 2000, p. 24.
Making Quality and Service Pay: Part 1, The Internal Environment, October 2000, p. 48.
Understanding Medicare's Mental Health Treatment Limitation, November/December 2000, p. 15.
Making Quality and Service Pay: Part 2, The External Environment, November/December 2000, p. 25.
Panning for Gold: How to Find Money in Your Practice, November/December 2000, p. 37.
RURAL PRACTICE
Stark and Rural Offices (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
A Model for Successful Rural Practice, March 2000, p. 41.
A Bonus Deal From Medicare, May 2000, p. 15.
SOLO PRACTICE
What About Solo Docs? (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
On the Other Hand ... (Letters), March 2000, p. 15.
STAFFING
Choosing a Pay Structure That Works for Your Practice, February 2000, p. 30.
Increasing Productivity With Labor? (Ask FPM), February 2000, p. 52.
Making It (Diary), March 2000, p. 57.
What Are You Paying Your Office Manager? (Monitor), May 2000, p. 25.
Signs You're Understaffed (Monitor), September 2000, p. 24.
Hiring the Right Physician for Your Practice, September 2000, p. 41.
Teresa, FNP (Diary), November/December 2000, p. 49.
Time Cards and Efficiency (Ask FPM), November/December 2000, p. 50.
STRESS & CHANGE
What Lies Ahead for Family Physicians? January 2000, p. 25.
Practicing in the New Millennium: Do You Have What It Takes? January 2000, p. 35.
Building the Future of Health Care on the Foundations of Family Practice, January 2000, p. 41.
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue, April 2000, p. 39.
Preventing Burnout, April 2000, p. 70.
Carl (Diary), May 2000, p. 63.
Grieving the Death of a Patient, May 2000, p. 78.
THIRD-PARTY PAYERS
See Managed Care and Medicare/Medicaid
TIME MANAGEMENT
15 Tips for Managing Life at Work and Home, February 2000, p. 60.
Which Type of Planner Is Right for You? March 2000, p. 68.
The 80/20 Rule of Time Management, September 2000, p. 76.
Creating the Time of Your Life, November/December 2000, p. 64.
UNIONS
GOP Cancels Vote to Give Physicians Collective Bargaining Power (Monitor), July/August 2000, p. 25.
WEB SITES
Two Excellent Sources for Alzheimer's Information, January 2000, p. 55.
Evidence-Based Guidelines Available Online (Monitor), April 2000, p. 17.
Health Information on the Net: A More Direct Route, April 2000, p. 57.
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