Articles
How to Use (and Not Use) New Code G0136 for SDOH
The code isn't for SDOH “screening” but “assessment.” Here's what that means, and what else you need to know.
Integrating Telehealth Into the Primary Care Workday to Improve Access and Continuity
Being able to pivot quickly from in-person visits to telehealth and conduct an effective remote physical exam is possible with the right workflows.
How to Increase Visit Efficiency and Feel Less Rushed With “Showtime” Scheduling
This model separates the visit into two distinct parts with two distinct start times — one for the care team's pre-work and another for the patient-physician interaction.
Reducing the Burden of Medication Prior Authorizations
These nine steps can help you and your staff reduce the hassle of prior authorizations while empowering patients to be part of the process.
From the Editor
The $14,000 Office Visit
An effective primary care office visit can prevent an admission and save costs. But the real value is better care for our patients.
Coding & Documentation
CODING & DOCUMENTATION
CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT TIME PERIOD | MDM FOR HYPERTENSION WITH NO MEDICATION CHANGE | TELEHEALTH VISIT WITH MULTIPLE PATIENTS | TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING WITH E/M | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING FREQUENCY
Practice Pearls
PRACTICE PEARLS
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY THROUGH DIGITAL SCRIBES | APPLY THE 5 A'S FRAMEWORK TO WEIGHT MANAGEMENT | DON'T JUST MANAGE CHANGE, MANAGE STABILITY
The Last Word
Lasting Lessons From a Family Medicine Mentor
Mentors leave an indelible mark on who we become as physicians, and their loss changes us as well.
Funded Educational Content
Optimizing and Scaling Well-designed Primary Care Payment
The publication of this supplement is funded by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Journal editors were not involved in the development of this content.
Preparing Your Family Medicine Practice for the 2024-2025 Flu Season
This Educational Supplement is funded by an unrestricted grant from Seqirus USA, Inc. and brought to you by the AAFP. Journal editors were not involved in the development of this content.
