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Family physicians may encounter unfamiliar employment challenges in the short-term, but long-term job prospects remain promising.
With opioid overdoses rising, practices should consider stocking this safe rescue drug alongside other emergency devices and medications.
This year’s changes bode well for family physicians, with an expected increase in Medicare allowed charges.
Coding, Medicare, MIPS, Working With Private Payers & More
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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.
2021 E/M Coding Reference Card
Office visit evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines changed January 1, 2021. Ensure you receive accurate payment with the AAFP’s new E/M reference card.
Maintain Laboratory Excellence
AAFP’s Proficiency Testing Program (AAFP-PT) is a CMS-CLIA-approved comprehensive program with more than 25 years of laboratory experience. Order SARS-CoV2 Proficiency Tests through AAFP-PT.
Small Changes That Yield Big Results
Designed specifically for family medicine, AAFP TIPS resources make practice improvement faster and easier for you and your care team. Free to members.
Interested in Direct Primary Care?
Packed with easy-to-use resources, the DPC Toolkit makes the process of learning about or starting a DPC practice straightforward and enjoyable.
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