• FEATURES

    12 Errors to Avoid in Coding Skin Procedures

    Gary N. Fox, Laura A. McCann

    Using the correct codes can mean the difference between getting paid and getting audited.

    Leadership in a Health Care Organization: Not Like Private Practice

    Joseph E. Scherger

    A family physician shares what he learned about leadership when he was no longer captain of the ship.

    Secure Messaging: Myths, Facts, and Pitfalls

    Rachel Franklin

    We assumed that our patients weren't ready for secure messaging or that, if they were, it would overburden our staff. We couldn't have been more wrong.

    Physician Resilience and Burnout: Can You Make the Switch?

    Annie Nedrow, Nicole A. Steckler, Joseph Hardman

    Recognizing the signs of professional exhaustion is the first step to reintroducing joy and purpose to your career.

    FROM THE EDITOR

    Meet FPM's New Medical Editor

    Leigh Ann Backer

    Kenneth G. Adler, MD, MMM joins FPM as we celebrate our 20th year of publication.

    Is FPM Serving Your Needs?

    Kenneth G. Adler

    What do you like most about FPM? What do you like least? Share your ideas for improvement with us.

    OPINION

    Coming Home

    Jennifer P. Herbert

    Even patients with specialized conditions such as sickle cell disease need primary care physicians.

    LETTERS

    Bundling prescription refills

    The overwhelming EHR marketplace

    Gary Korff

    Ask the nursing home to provide the toolkit

    Raina Winfrey

    CODING & DOCUMENTATION

    CODING & DOCUMENTATION

    Debra Seyfried

    “Cloned” notes | Prolonged service | Discharge day exam | Postponed pelvic exam and Pap smear

    PRACTICE PEARLS

    PRACTICE PEARLS

    Dolores Schafer, Kent J. Moore

    Acknowledge, reward high-performing staff | Take a seat | Managing multiple fee schedules for Medicare patients and others

    THE LAST WORD

    The Doctor-Centered Medical Home

    Philip D. Briggs

    Yes, it worked in the past. No, it won't work in the future.



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