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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008

Articles

ICD-9 Codes: Time for the Annual Update

Cindy Hughes

Put the new and revised codes to use in your practice on Oct. I

The Key to Implementing Change In Your Practice

BARBARA C. JOHNSON, ELIZABETH E. STEWART

Even the most well-thought-out plans will fail unless you engage the hearts and minds of your staff.

Launching a Community-Wide Flu Vaccination Plan

Zachary Bechtol

When this community took a more organized approach to providing vaccinations rather than simply reacting to public demand, everyone benefited.

Vaccination Management: Is Your Practice on Target?

Kent J. Moore, Cindy Hughes, Trevor Stone

These strategies will protect your patients and your bottom line.

10 Big Ideas That Could Make Your Practice Better

Bob Newbell, Dee Schafer, John L. Pfenninger, Sharon McCoy George, Brenda K. Fann, Carrie E. Nelson, John L. Pfenninger, David A. Lynch, Robert Shreck, Omar Khan, null Gilani, null Khan, Christine A. Sinsky

Could your practice benefit from some fresh thinking? Get inspired by these 10 ideas that have made a difference for your colleagues.

From the Editor

Opinion

Patient History and Malpractice Defense

Douglas Iliff

Good records can help defend against a meritless malpractice suit, but it takes more than good records to prevent one.

Letters

Coding & Documentation

Coding & Documentation

Cindy Hughes

99211 for nursing visit | Same-day admission and discharge | ICD-9 code for CPK | No-show tracking | RSV testing in the office

Practice Pearls

Practice Pearls

Berdi Safford, Rich Sagall, Barbara McCollum, Julea Garner

Be creative in finding time for retreats, meetings | Streamline nursing home care procedures | Add insight to hiring process | Reward staff for meeting productivity goals

The Last Word

Is ‘Busy’ Good?

Jean Antonucci

One family physician thinks we should stop pretending that it is.

Resources

CME Quiz (AAFP members and print subscribers only)

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