JANUARY 2006

The E/M codes for consultations and nursing facility visits reflect some of this year’s significant changes.

Here’s how to determine which patients and employees in your practice should receive the influenza vaccine if a pandemic occurs.

With proper planning, group visits can expand your options for managing the care of chronically ill patients.

Your clinical and financial success may depend on work relationships within your practice.

Understanding the basics will help you field patients’ questions about the new prescription drug benefit.

How much should you prepare for a crisis that may not happen?

Dissatisfaction is growing among family physicians and throughout primary care. Can the trend be reversed?

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Vaccination codes for Hib and influenza | Penile nerve blocks during a circumcision | Charging for a sterile surgical pack

Physicians await action to prevent Medicare payment cuts | Medicare takes first steps toward pay-for-performance

Let your dog be your receptionist | Reduce credentialing hassles | Motivate with numbers | Modify patient handouts and forms “just in time” | Avoid burnout | Get rid of waste

Breaking up is hard to do, even with difficult patients.