JUNE 2001

Once you know how to read it, your balance sheet will tell you volumes about the financial health of your practice.

You can hate your boss, kiss up to your boss or learn to manage your boss. Only one of these options is worth it for everyone in the long run.

The first step to understanding and responding to denials is recognizing the difference between medical necessity and medical benefits.

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If you’re a regular reader of Family Practice Management, chances are it’s because you have found a number of useful articles in here; maybe you have pulled out some of our quick-reference tools to use in your practice or taken the FPM Practice Self-Test. I certainly hope you…

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor

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On July 1, new rules take effect that cover colorectal screening for more patients as well as more frequent Pap smears and pelvic exams.

Telephone care reimbursement | Lead-toxicity screening | Inpatient admission | Emergencies in the office | ICD-9 code for fibromyalgia | CLIA-waived strep test

Physicians urged to practice evidence-based medicine | PRACTICE PEARLS from here and there | PRACTICE PEARLS from here and there | Can I get a witness? | Out-of-pocket spending | Nutritional supplements | Hello, MAMA

By using a prescription pad that provides duplicates, you can improve your records and save time.

The clavicle: Part II | Curbside consult | Organ donation

This FP learned he could tackle his paperwork with some inexpensive products from his local computer store.

Over 20 percent of American physicians currently carry personal digital assistants (PDAs). Here’s how one puts his to use.

Charting with PDAs | Part-time call schedules | Teaching physician rules

How do family physicians balance their personal and professional lives? We decided to ask the experts – you!