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A Bonus, Not a Burden: How Medical Students Can Add Value to Your Practice -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - When done well, precepting is a win-win-win for physicians, medical students, and patients.

Family Practice Management : Opinion

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/oa1.html

A Compassionate Communication Refresher for Clinicians Experiencing COVID Fatigue -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - If the stress of the pandemic has challenged your patient communication skills, here’s how you can reestablish rapport.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/oa1.html

A Practical Guide to Physician Disability Insurance -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Insurance policies can keep you financially whole if a disability reduces your earning potential, but it’s important to choose the right combination of coverage

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p10.html

A Step-by-Step Time-Saving Approach to Coding Office Visits -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Follow these four steps to code quickly and accurately, while reducing the need to count up data points.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p21.html

Access to Care -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - Providing good care doesn't count for much if patients can't access your care easily. This article collection features popular FPM content on issues in improving access to care, from advanced-access scheduling to after-hours call. Providing good care doesn't count for much if patients ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=48

Addressing Administrative Simplification -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Physicians are spending too much time on paperwork and EHR-related tasks, but what can be done?

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p5.html

Administrative Simplification -- FPM Topic Collection

Jul 13, 2021 - The documentation, paperwork, and quality reporting burden on physicians is immense. What can physicians do to reduce their administrative hassles, and what are organizations doing on their behalf? This FPM topic collection explores these issues. The documentation, paperwork, and ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=112

Advance Care Planning: Using the Health Care Team to Make Hard Conversations Easier -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - Your office staff can help normalize conversations with patients about critical care options.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p10.html

Antibiotic Stewardship Throughout the Primary Care Visit: Opportunities for Office ...

Dec 1, 2021 - Engaging office staff will make your practice’s antibiotic stewardship efforts more effective.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p10.html

Billing & Claims -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, claims, collections, and other ways to maximize revenue -- from reducing denials to implementing patient payment policies. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subjects of billing, ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=50

Care Management -- FPM Toolbox

Apr 22, 2022 - Download tools to help you manage patient care tasks, from agenda-setting to controlled substance refills.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Care Management

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=2

Care Management -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - Care management activities facilitate coordinated patient care across the health care system, leading to increased patient satisfaction, improved outcomes, and reduced costs through avoidance of unnecessary hospital and emergency department utilization. Care management activities ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=115

Career Options -- FPM Topic Collection

Sep 7, 2021 - Family medicine may be a single specialty, but it comes in almost as many Family medicine may be a single specialty, but it comes in almost as many flavors as there are family physicians. This collection of articles is designed to display a variety of flavors of practice and give you a ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=46

Coding & Documentation - Jan-Feb 2022 -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - Problem not addressed until follow-up visit | Incident-to annual wellness visits | Treating second-degree burns | Diagnosis codes for infant with problem ruled out during visit

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p32.html

Coding & Documentation - Jul-Aug 2021 -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Staff documentation of the patient history | Modifiers for multiple procedures | Counting data for medical decision making | AWV work by medical assistants | What counts when ordering and reviewing tests

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p32.html

Coding & Documentation - Mar-Apr 2022 -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Technical difficulties during telehealth visit | Social determinants of health | Discussing implantable subdermal contraception | COVID-19 immunization | Care plan creation for patients with cognitive impairment

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p33.html

Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2021 -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Home health or hospice care supervision | Advance care planning via telehealth | Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring | Counseling patients about foreign travel | Catching up on children's vaccines

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p34.html

Coding & Documentation - May-Jun 2022 -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - Reporting split/shared services | Nurse visits for newborns | Removing sutures placed by another physician

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p33.html

Coding & Documentation - Nov-Dec 2021 -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - Two visits with the same patient on the same date | Screening for prediabetes | TCM and CCM in the same month | Time spent reviewing screening scores

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p32.html

Coding & Documentation - Sep-Oct 2021 -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - New vs. established patients when covering for other physicians | Coding for weekend clinic services | Incident-to rules for Medicare Advantage plans | Correcting scribe documentation | Removing earwax using instrumentation

Family Practice Management : Coding & Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p36.html

Coding and Documentation -- FPM Toolbox

Jan 11, 2022 - Download tools to help you understand coding and documentation requirements for new and established patient visits.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Coding and Documentation

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=6

Coding: CPT -- FPM Toolbox

Jan 11, 2022 - Download tools to help you optimize your coding of patient encounters.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Coding: CPT

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=4

Coding: ICD-10 -- FPM Toolbox

Mar 15, 2022 - Download FPM's coding guides and cheat sheets to help you understand ICD-10 coding and select the right codes.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Coding: ICD-10

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=30

Combatting COVID-19 Information Overload -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - In the digital age, patients sometimes have the same access to the latest information as family physicians. But they still need us to filter it for them.

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p5.html

Combining a Wellness Visit With a Problem-Oriented Visit: a Coding Guide -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - In the exam room, the distinction between one type of visit and another isn’t always clear. It’s important to know when - and how - you can bill for both.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p15.html

Coping With Impostor Syndrome -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Even accomplished physicians can experience self-doubt. These tips can help you move past it.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p40.html

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=113

Creating a Positive Clinic Culture -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - Making your clinic a place where people want to work has never been more important.

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p4.html

Demystifying Documentation and Billing for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Osteopathic manipulative treatment is indicated for several common ailments, but documenting and coding it can be daunting for beginners. Here’s how it’s done.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p18.html

Don't Leave Me! Strategies for Medical Staff Retention -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - These strategies for recruiting and retaining staff can help medical practices survive the Great Resignation.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p5.html

E/M Coding Since the 2021 Changes: It Really Is Better -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - There’s more work to be done, but the new rules simplified documentation and coding criteria and should result in increased revenue.

Family Practice Management : Opinion

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p7.html

Electronic Health Records -- FPM Topic Collection

Jul 13, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of electronic health records -- from selecting an EHR system to optimizing an EHR in your practice. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of electronic health records -- from selecting an ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=34

Ending the Stigma: Improving Care for Patients Who Are Overweight or Obese -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Discriminatory attitudes about patients who are overweight or obese are pervasive in society, even among physicians. Here are five steps to help change that.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p21.html

Find Your Side Gig: Extra Income Opportunities for Family Physicians -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Traditional offerings still abound, but advances in technology have also opened up new possibilities.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p25.html

FMLA Does Not Need to Be a Four-Letter Word -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - These tips can help you complete FMLA paperwork quickly and accurately.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p12.html

Food Is Medicine: Four Lessons From Incorporating Cooking Classes Into Practice -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - This unconventional intervention can improve patients’ quality of life.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p40.html

FPM Toolbox -- Forms, Checklists, and Surveys

Apr 22, 2022 - Download more than 200 free practice improvement tools - from coding cheat sheets to encounter forms to Medicare annual wellness visit resources.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolBox.htm

FPM Toolbox -- Forms, Checklists, and Surveys

Apr 22, 2022 - Download more than 200 free practice improvement tools - from coding cheat sheets to encounter forms to Medicare annual wellness visit resources.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolBox.htm?cmpid=_van_194

FPM Toolbox -- Forms, Checklists, and Surveys

Apr 22, 2022 - Download more than 200 free practice improvement tools - from coding cheat sheets to encounter forms to Medicare annual wellness visit resources.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolBox.htm?cmpid=_van_686

FPM Toolbox -- Forms, Checklists, and Surveys

Apr 22, 2022 - Download more than 200 free practice improvement tools - from coding cheat sheets to encounter forms to Medicare annual wellness visit resources.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolBox.htm?cmpid=_van_195

Health Equity, Diversity, and Social Determinants of Health -- FPM Topic Collection

Mar 15, 2022 - Advertisement Topic Collection Health Equity, Diversity, and Social Determinants of Health Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Categories Addressing Discrimination Social Determinants of Health Cultural Competence Other Resources Last Update: 03/15/2022...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=114

House Calls: Providing Care Beyond the Office Walls -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Interest in home-based primary care is growing as payments increase, technology improves, and the population ages.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/oa2.html

How to Correctly Capture Patient Risk for Value-Based Care Programs -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - Hierarchical condition categories are key for improving health outcomes and getting accurate reimbursements.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p6.html

How to Integrate Clinical Pharmacists Into Primary Care -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Clinical pharmacists can take team-based care to the next level.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p12.html

How to Respond to Unreasonable Patient Expectations -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - Sometimes, what the patient wants isn’t what the patient needs.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p36.html

How to Spot and Tactfully Handle Discrimination in the Health Care Setting -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - In the moment, it can be difficult to respond effectively, but practicing these four skills and tactics can help.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p21.html

How to Succeed in Value-Based Care -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - Identifying your patients, sorting them by risk, and managing their chronic conditions as a team can help you make the most of value-based care programs

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p25.html

ICD-10 Coding -- FPM Topic Collection

Mar 15, 2022 - ICD-10 coding requires significant changes in your documentation, workflow, and technology compared with ICD-9 coding. This topic collection features how-to articles from FPM's popular ICD-10 coding series. ICD-10 coding requires significant changes in your documentation, workflow, and ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=79

Improving Adult Immunization Rates Within Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - Part one of this two-part supplement series highlights QI processes to reduce vaccine disparities, identifies recommended adult vaccines, and discusses their importance among racial and ethnic minority communities.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p21.html

Improving the Patient Experience: 14 Tips -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Simple steps to enhance the patient experience can improve your experience as well.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p27.html

Improving Time Management Through Modern-Day To-Do Lists -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p5.html

Innovative Care Delivery: Behavioral Health Integration and Home-based Primary Care -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Identify opportunities to integrate behavioral health into clinical practice to improve quality and reduce cost for patients with mental and behavioral health needs. Explore how providing home-based primary care can improve outcomes and reduce utilization.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p5.html

Integrating Behavioral Health Into Primary Care -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Integrating behavioral health improves patient outcomes and makes medical practice more satisfying. Here’s one way to do it.

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p3.html

Key CPT and Medicare Changes for Family Medicine in 2022 -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - The 2022 updates don’t include massive E/M coding changes like last year, but several changes are much-needed and relevant to family physicians.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p9.html

Life After Residency: Exploring Practice Options in Family Medicine -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Your options are limitless, so start your job search with a clear understanding of your personal and professional interests.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p30.html

Measuring What Matters in Primary Care: Implementing the Person-Centered Primary Care ...

Jun 1, 2022 - Learn how family physicians are using the person-centered primary care measure and get tips for how to implement it in your practice.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/oa1.html

Measuring What Matters in Primary Care: The Person-Centered Primary Care Measure -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Explore what the person-centered primary care measure is and its importance in making quality measurement meaningful.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p17.html

Medicare -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - Advertisement Topic Collection Medicare Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Are you up to date with the latest Medicare rules that affect your patient care? This article collection features popular FPM content on this topic. Categories Medicare Participation...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=102

Medicare 101: Navigating the Rules for Coverage and Benefits in Clinical Practice -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - From wellness visits to opting out, here are nine commonly asked questions about Medicare.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p21.html

Navigating Physician Employment Contracts -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Explore information on physician employment contracts including common terms, advice on specific provisions, and key steps to follow before signing a contract.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p17.html

Navigating the Hazards of Social Media -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - Physicians face unique challenges and scrutiny when using social media, but certain safeguards can help limit risk.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p15.html

Now More Than Ever, Mental Health Care Needs Family Medicine -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - With the stress of the pandemic exacerbating patients’ health issues, primary care physicians have an unparalleled opportunity to address both their physical and their mental health needs.

Family Practice Management : Opinion

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/oa1.html

Office-Based Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - The goal is not simply to avoid antibiotics but to use them in a judicious manner. Here are 10 steps family physicians, practices, and leaders can take.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p15.html

Outpatient E/M Coding Simplified -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - Getting clear on the new coding rules can help you eliminate bloated documentation and improve reimbursement to reflect the value of your visits.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p26.html

Overcoming Barriers of Distrust -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Whether distrust stems from discrimination or other negative experiences, Seek first to understand.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p40.html

Patient Communication: Practical Strategies for Better Interactions -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - These five strategies can help you create positive and compassionate patient interactions without adding significant time to the visit.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p12.html

Patient Handouts -- FPM Toolbox

Apr 22, 2022 - Download patient tools such as food and exercise diaries, a chronic pain medication agreement, and a new patient welcome letter.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Patient Handouts

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=22

Patient Surveys/Questionnaires -- FPM Toolbox

Apr 22, 2022 - Download sample patient satisfaction surveys and other questionnaires.

Family Practice Management : FPM Toolbox : Patient Surveys/Questionnaires

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/toolBox/viewToolType.htm?toolTypeId=23

Patient-Centered Care -- FPM Topic Collection

Mar 15, 2022 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of patient-centered care -- from setting the agenda for a visit to optimizing patient satisfaction. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of patient-centered care -- from setting the agenda...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=36

Physician Burnout & Work-Life Balance -- FPM Topic Collection

Jul 13, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of life balance -- from finding joy in your work to blending work and family. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of life balance -- from finding joy in your work to blending work and ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=43

Practical Ways to Manage Your EHR Inbox -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - These 10 tips can help reduce your workload during and after clinic, so you can focus on what matters most.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p27.html

Practice Efficiency -- FPM Topic Collection

Jul 13, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of practice efficiency. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of practice efficiency.

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=44

Practice Pearls - Jan-Feb 2022 -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - Simplify documentation of history and physical exam for inpatient coding | Capture all of your time for outpatient E/M coding

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p33.html

Practice Pearls - Jul-Aug 2021 -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Use dedicated staff to ease prior authorizations | Leverage your EHR to save time on drug recalls | Use reminder slips to simplify follow-up appointment scheduling

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p34.html

Practice Pearls - Mar-Apr 2022 -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Coax patients with OUD back into the office | Use templates for patient consent forms | Give objective statements about work-related injuries

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p34.html

Practice Pearls - May-Jun 2021 -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Bring these two items to home health visits | Pair medical assistants with specific physicians | Expand buprenorphine treatment via telehealth

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p35.html

Practice Pearls - May-Jun 2022 -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - Use performance-based bonuses for staff | Have staff help with advance care planning | Ease discontent on your team with this four-step process

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p34.html

Practice Pearls - Nov-Dec 2021 -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - Sort patients by risk using these three methods | Focus on these four areas for value-based care success | Partner with substance use disorder treatment programs

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p33.html

Practice Pearls - Sep-Oct 2021 -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Delegate more tasks to your team with clinic protocols | Answer these five questions before your next big career move | Bond with patients by asking about their passions

Family Practice Management : Practice Pearls

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p37.html

Prioritizing Primary Care Can Save the U.S. Health Care System -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Payers are being asked to commit to a change in primary care financing in the next two years.

Family Practice Management : Opinion

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p6.html

Put Your Clinical Data to Work With a Registry -- FPM

Dec 1, 2021 - Unlike most EHRs, registries can make patient data accessible and actionable, leading to better outcomes and easier quality reporting.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/1100/p21.html

Resetting Your Priorities in Family Medicine Post-Pandemic -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - What if we stopped saying yes to new demands and reallocated our time based on our priorities? This three-part exercise can help.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p38.html

Residents and New Physicians -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - If you're just getting started in practice and need help with the basics -- from coding to negotiating a contract -- check out the following FPM resources: If you're just getting started in practice and need help with the basics -- from coding to negotiating a contract -- check out the ...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=95

Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Daily Practice -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - Social factors often have greater influence on patients’ health than medical care. Identifying those factors is the first step to addressing them.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p6.html

Shouldn't Every Practice Be a "Concierge" Practice? -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - Providing excellent patient service isn't an add-on. It's what we're supposed to do.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p36.html

Six Tips to Effectively Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Areas -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - Overcome barriers to care by using telehealth, supporting home-based treatment, and partnering with local and state services.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p23.html

Taking Team-Based Care to the Next Level -- FPM

Jun 1, 2022 - The need to delegate tasks to other members of the health care team has never been more urgent. Here’s how to move toward advanced team-based care.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0500/p25.html

Talking About Vaccines During Pregnancy -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Immunization is a vital component of prenatal care, offering protection from preventable diseases to patients who are pregnant and their fetuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends immunizing every patient ...

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p17.html

Thank You, FPM Peer Reviewers (2021) -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - A list of the FPM peer reviewers for 2021.

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/p4.html

The Quest for Administrative Simplification: What's Being Done -- FPM

Aug 1, 2021 - Progress has been made on several fronts, including prior authorization reform and reducing documentation burdens. But there’s more work to do.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0700/p8.html

The Vaccine Dilemma -- FPM

Feb 1, 2022 - In this short poem, a physician processes the dilemma of caring for patients who won’t take advice when it comes to vaccination.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0100/oa1.html

The View From the Top: Leadership Lessons From Family Physician Executives -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Family physician leaders share their 10 keys to success.

Family Practice Management : Articles

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p6.html

These Four Telehealth Changes Should Stay, Even After the Pandemic -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - The national COVID-19 crisis has proven that telehealth can transform access to care, but only if we unshackle it from outdated and unnecessary regulations.

Family Practice Management : Opinion

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0500/p9.html

Tips for Balancing Parenthood and Medicine -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - With limits and support, it can be done.

Family Practice Management : The Last Word

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p40.html

Tips for Writing Effective CVs and Cover Letters -- FPM

Oct 1, 2021 - Putting a little extra effort into these materials can help you make a good first impression with potential employers.

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

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Topic Collections -- FPM

Mar 15, 2022 - FPM editors' choice of best available content for family physicians.

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

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Value-Based Care and Payment -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of MACRA and value-based payment. This article collection features popular FPM content on the subject of MACRA and value-based payment.

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

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Virtual Visits -- FPM Topic Collection

Nov 9, 2021 - Advertisement Topic Collection Virtual Visits Editors' Choice of Best Available Content Categories Virtual Visits Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Other Resources Last Update: 11/09/2021 Virtual Visits 06/01/2020 Managing a Telephone Encounter: Five Tips...

Family Practice Management : Topic Collections

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What Do Patients Want? -- FPM

Apr 1, 2022 - One way to find out is to ask them via a patient advisory council.

Family Practice Management : From the Editor

https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2022/0300/p5.html

What Millennials Want Out of Primary Care, and How to Deliver It -- FPM

Jun 1, 2021 - As the largest adult generation in the U.S., millennials will have an outsized impact on the future of health care. Here are some ways to make primary care more appealing to all patients, including the first group raised with the internet.

Family Practice Management : Articles

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