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Employment and Contract Considerations for Family Physicians in the Era of COVID-19

Family physicians may encounter unfamiliar employment challenges in the short-term, but long-term job prospects remain promising.

“Quick, Grab the Naloxone”: Overdose Preparedness for Ambulatory Clinics

With opioid overdoses rising, practices should consider stocking this safe rescue drug alongside other emergency devices and medications.

The 2021 Medicare Payment and CPT Coding Update

This year’s changes bode well for family physicians, with an expected increase in Medicare allowed charges.

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AAFP Lab: AI Digital Assistant Cuts Documentation Burden

AI Digital Assistant dramatically reduces documentation time (62%) and after-hours work (70%).

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Practical Guide for Primary Care

The 2021 Office Visit Coding Changes

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Countdown to the E/M Coding Changes

Building an Outdoor Clinic During COVID-19

Creating Intentional Peer Connections

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A rule to remember when administering COVID-19 vaccines to Medicare Advantage patients

When you file a COVID-19 vaccine administration claim for a Medicare Advantage patient, you have to know the patient's traditional Medicare ID number.

Three common reasons for level 5 E/M office visits in primary care

To quickly identify and correctly code most level 5 office visits, keep in mind these three common reasons for level 5 work.

Cigna institutes new reimbursement policy for virtual care

Cigna, one of the country’s largest private health insurers, has implemented a new virtual care reimbursement policy as of Jan. 1. The policy builds on billing and coding flexibilities spurred by COVID-19.

Three factors that cause difficult patient encounters, and how to manage them

The causes of difficult patient encounters can be broken down into three categories: patient factors, physician factors, and situational factors.

Coping with COVID stress

Feelings of grief, anger, fear, and guilt are real, but these tips can help you navigate them.

Using cognitive reframing to encourage behavior change

Negative experiences can lead to negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. But cognitive reframing can stop the pattern.

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AAFP Lab: AI Digital Assistant Cuts Documentation Burden

AI Digital Assistant dramatically reduces documentation time (62%) and after-hours work (70%).

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