Apr 2000

Features

How an Employed Group Redesigned Itself to Achieve Financial Viability

Frank M. Reed; Sharon O'Hara; Pete Schaad

Using Peer Review for Self-Audits of Medical Record Documentation

Ronald W. Bradshaw

Overcoming Compassion Fatigue

John-Henry Pfifferling; Kay Gilley

Departments

Editor's Page

Putting in a Good Word for Capitation
Robert L. Edsall

Getting Paid

A Critical Look at Critical Care Coding
Kent J. Moore

Improving Patient Care

How Emotional Distress Shapes the Patient Visit
George E. Kikano ; Edward J. Callahan ; Robin Gotler ; Kurt C. Stange

Computers

Health Information on the Net: A More Direct Route
Eric Rumsey

Salaried FP

Sharpen Your Salary Negotiation Skills With Leverage
Robert E. Dupont

Balancing Act

Preventing Burnout
Kenneth G. Davis

Letters

• Providers or Physicians?

• The Purpose of Progress Notes

• DOPC Study

Coding & Documentation

• Emergency Visits • Pre-op Services Only • Post-op Services Only • DOT Physicals • Delivery by an RN • Blood Glucose Monitoring • Coding Pap Smears Separately

Monitor

• HCFA Pays $3 Million to Insure Deceased • AMA Drops Physician Accreditation Program • Evidence-Based Guidelines Available Online • Match Results: Third Straight Drop for Family Practice

Practice Diary

• Patient Satisfaction • Health Insurance • Dem Bones

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