Articles
CPT 2012 Updated & Clarified
It's mostly small changes this year, but small changes can trip you up too.
How Inclusive Leadership Can Help Your Practice Adapt to Change
The most effective leaders realize that everyone's input is valuable.
The Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative: What You Need to Know
A promising new multipayer demonstration project led by Medicare brings a blended payment model closer to reality.
How to Avoid Conflicts Between Your New EHR and Your Old Billing Company
A proactive approach will help you get the most out of your investment.
Practical Institutional Politics for Doctors
Practicing in a large organization requires skills you may not have needed in independent practice.
The State of Family Medicine
This special report reviews the value of family medicine, the challenges it faces, and AAFP data on the nature of family medicine practice today.
From the Editor
How Is It Going?
The beginning of the year is a good time to figure out where we are and where we're headed.
Letters
Coding & Documentation
CODING & DOCUMENTATION
Drug testing | Initial fracture care | Attending physician services in a hospice facility | Health risk assessment
Practice Pearls
PRACTICE PEARLS
Avoid common mistakes when giving feedback | Take SOAP to SNOCAMP | Plan ahead for successful e-prescribing adoption
The Last Word
Bridging the Physician-Counselor Divide
When patients need to be referred for counseling, these tips can ensure success.