Medicare now covers the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Medicare began covering the new 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on Oct. 1. Here's how to code for its administration.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/pneumococcal_vaccine_coverage.html
Your 2022 MIPS payment adjustment may have changed. Here’s why.
CMS has identified two issues that prompted it to correct MIPS scoring logic, resulting in changes to 2020 final scores and 2022 payment adjustments.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/mips_payment_update.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p6.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p30.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
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p36.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p17.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p25.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p4.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
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p10.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
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p37.html
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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/oa1.html
Tips for Balancing Parenthood and Medicine -- FPM
Oct 1, 2021 - With limits and support, it can be done.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p40.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.
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https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2021/0900/p21.html
COVID-19 booster shots: who’s eligible, and how to code them
The Centers for Disease Control has recommended that certain groups receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including all patients 65 and older.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/covid_pfizer_boosters.html
Seven pitfalls to avoid when choosing disability insurance
The right disability insurance policy can keep you financially whole if an accident or illness limits your earning potential.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/physician_disability_insurance.html
Questions to ask about work-life balance when job hunting
When comparing potential employers, consider these six questions to assess the work-life balance each offers.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/work_life_balance.html
Medicare announces influenza vaccine payment rates for 2021-2022
The payment allowances range from about $10 to $66, depending on brand and formulation
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/flu_vaccine_rates.html
Five side gigs physicians can do from home to earn extra income
With a wide knowledge base and scope of practice, family physicians are well-suited for many side gigs beyond just seeing patients in a clinic. The internet has only expanded such opportunities.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/home_side_gigs.html
HHS offers another $25.5 billion in provider relief funds and more time to report
The funding includes $8.5 billion for those who serve rural areas and an additional $17 billion for Phase 4 of the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/more_provider_relief.html
OHSU Primary Care Scappoose Clinic wins 2021 FPM Award for Practice and Quality ...
Oregon Health and Science University's Scappoose Clinic has won this year’s FPM Award for Practice and Quality Improvement for their rapid deployment of COVID-19 vaccine in a primary care clinic.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/fpm_award_2021.html
Seven strategies for beating the prior authorization blues
Delays in care due to prior authorization can affect patient outcomes. Here’s a list of ways to speed up the approval process and prevent insurers and other payers from causing harm.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/seven_prior_authorization.html
CMS expands Medicare payments for at-home COVID-19 vaccines
Clinicians will now be able to receive an enhanced payment up to five times when they administer COVID-19 vaccines to multiple residents of the same house.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/home_covid_shots.html
How to code third doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC has recommended third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna shots for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/covid_third_dose.html
How to spot workplace violence before it happens — and how to respond if it occurs
Physicians must be prepared for the possibility that they will face violence on the job. Here are some things to watch out for to spot potential violent behavior before it happens.
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https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/inpractice/entry/workplace_violence.html