Apr 2002
Features
Why We're In the Mess We're In
Eight Ideas for Managing Stress and Extinguishing Burnout
Building a Mind-Set of Service Excellence
Departments
Editor's Page
The Struggle Between Evidence and Quality
Robert L. Edsall
Getting Paid
Five Tips for Less Costly Flu Vaccination
Kent J. Moore
Improving Patient Care
A Tool for Better Well-Woman Exams
Thomas J. Weida
Computers
How Much Will That EMR System Really Cost?
Jack Valancy
Balancing Act
Putting Politeness Into Practice
Pamela J. Vaccaro
Coding & Documentation
• After-Hours Codes in the ED • ICD-9 Codes for Newborn Visits • Coding Injections
Ask FPM
• Discounts for Uninsured Patients • FP Coverage for Ob/gyns • Billing for Patients Seen in Your Absence • Buying Into a Practice
Practice Diary
• A Friend in Need • Drug Money • A Service Profession
Monitor
• Docs Expected to Refuse New Medicare Patients Due to Payment Cuts • More Meaningful Medicine • Medicare Payment Error Rate Lowest to Date • Burned Out Already?
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