Articles
ICD-9 Update 2011: Approaching the Change to ICD-10
It's that time again, but this ICD-9 update is almost the last.
A Physician's Guide to the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: The Basics
With the changes made in the final rule, earning the EHR incentives is still not easy, but at least it's easier.
Health Coaching for Patients With Chronic Illness
Does your practice “give patients a fish” or “teach patients to fish”?
The Patient-Centered Medical Home: Still a Work in Progress
Pilot projects are producing encouraging results as well as new challenges.
From the Editor
Translating Learning Into Practice
With the “Translation to Practice” pilot, the extra-credit assignment comes to CME.
Letters
Coding & Documentation
CODING & DOCUMENTATION
Documenting medication review | Pre-op medical clearance | Discharge and transfer to another hospital
Practice Pearls
PRACTICE PEARLS
Reach staff easily with a handheld phone system | Help patients understand blood sugar tests | Strengthen your interpersonal communication skills | Inform patients of wait times | Consider online yoga for patients with back pain
The Last Word
Five Ways to Improve Access to Care
If we fail at access, we fail at the most fundamental piece of the relationship.