The Physician Employment Trend: What You Need to Know -- FPM
Aug 1, 2015 - How will the emerging trend take shape? Is it good for medicine - for doctors? And will there still be a place for independent physicians?
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0700/p11.html
FPs Can Help Curb Spending on Services Patients Don't Need
FPs Can Help Curb Spending on Services Patients Don't Need
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/fps_can_help_curb_spending.html
Direct Primary Care Model Poised for Rapid Growth
Direct Primary Care Model Poised for Rapid Growth
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/direct_primary_care_model_poised.html
Reflections on Surviving a Malpractice Case
Reflections on Surviving a Malpractice Case
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/reflections_on_surviving_a_malpractice.html
Answers to Your Questions About Chronic Care Management -- FPM
Jun 1, 2015 - From what constitutes 24/7 access to how to document the 20 minutes of required monthly services, we fill in the blanks about this new Medicare benefit.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2015/0500/p7.html
AAFP News - May 15, 2015 - American Family Physician
May 15, 2015 - Selected health and policy issues news briefs from AAFP News.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0515/p678.html
Your Opinion Matters; Here's How to Share It
Your Opinion Matters; Here's How to Share It
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/your_opinion_matters_here_s.html
Physician compensation rises but so do frustrations -- FPM
Physician compensation rises but so do frustrations
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/physician_compensation_rises_but_so.html
FPs Have Ability to Inspire, Be Inspired by, One Another
FPs Have Ability to Inspire, Be Inspired by, One Another
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/fps_have_ability_to_inspire.html
High Deductibles: Out-of-Pocket Shouldn't Mean Empty Pockets
High Deductibles: Out-of-Pocket Shouldn't Mean Empty Pockets
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/high_deductibles_out_of_pocket.html
The Backbone of American Health Care: Serving Small Practice Family Physicians
The number of regulatory burdens family physician face-meaningful use, PQRS, and ICD-10 to name a few-is daunting, especially for small practices. AAFP Vice President for Advocacy and Practice Advancement Shawn Martin highlights the resources the Academy has developed to help practices ...
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/the_backbone_of_american_health.html
Remember Ebola? How the 24/7 News Cycle Impacts Health Care
Remember Ebola? How the 24/7 News Cycle Impacts Health Care
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/remember_ebola_how_the_24.html
Direct Primary Care Doc Sets Record Straight
Direct Primary Care Doc Sets Record Straight
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/direct_primary_care_doc_sets.html
Getting Engaged: Patient Input Can Spark Improvement
Getting Engaged: Patient Input Can Spark Improvement
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/getting_engaged_patient_input_can.html
Analyze This: Graham Center's Work Shows Value of Primary Care
Analyze This: Graham Center's Work Shows Value of Primary Care
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/analyze_this_graham_center_s.html
Initiatives Highlight Family Medicine as Top Choice for Students
Initiatives Highlight Family Medicine as Top Choice for Students
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/initiatives_highlight_family_medicine_as.html
Make It Easy: Convenient Communication Can Boost Patient Adherence
Make It Easy: Convenient Communication Can Boost Patient Adherence
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/make_it_easy_convenient_communication.html
Called to Serve: Being Patient-Centered Puts Joy Back Into Practice
Called to Serve: Being Patient-Centered Puts Joy Back Into Practice
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/called_to_serve_being_patient.html
Frequently Asked Questions -- and Answers -- About Direct Primary Care
Frequently Asked Questions -- and Answers -- About Direct Primary Care
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/frequently_asked_questions_and_answers.html
Bringing You Up To Date: New Information on Previous Posts
Bringing You Up To Date: New Information on Previous Posts
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/bringing_you_up_to_date.html
On Air: AAFP President Engages With Students in Online Forum
On Air: AAFP President Engages With Students in Online Forum
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/on_air_aafp_president_engages.html
Physician recruiter sees continued plunge in private practive -- FPM
Physician recruiter sees continued plunge in private practive
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/independent_practice_continues_to_lose.html
Average family physician income up, but not equally -- FPM
Average family physician income up, but not equally
Family Practice Management : Getting Paid : FPM Home
https://www.aafp.org/journals/fpm/blogs/gettingpaid/entry/average_family_physician_income_up.html
Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?
Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?
AAFP News : In the Trenches : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetrenches/entry/is_direct_primary_care_right.html
Practicing Workplace Medicine at the Point of Care
Practicing Workplace Medicine at the Point of Care
AAFP News : Fresh Perspectives: New Docs in Practice | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/freshperspectives/entry/practicing_workplace_medicine_at_the.html
Practice Transformation: Taking the Direct Primary Care Route -- FPM
Jun 1, 2014 - This practice cured its insurance headaches by switching to a cash-only payment model and charging annual retainer fees.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/p10.html
Solo Practice: Can It Survive? -- FPM
Jun 1, 2014 - The environment is tougher than ever. Proactive revenue management and direct pay models provide opportunities for small practices
Family Practice Management : From the Editor
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/p4.html
ICD-10 Coding for the Undiagnosed Problem -- FPM
Jun 1, 2014 - To find the correct code for a symptom, sign, or test result, pay close attention to ICD-10's exclusion, code-first, and inclusion notes.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/p17.html
A Feedback Tool to Improve Physician-Medical Assistant Communication -- FPM
Jun 1, 2014 - Using an evaluation form and face-to-face meetings can help get both sides of the team talking and solving problems.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0500/p5.html
Agents of Change: ACOs Can Reduce Costs, Improve Care, Increase Income
Agents of Change: ACOs Can Reduce Costs, Improve Care, Increase Income
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/acos_can_reduce_costs_improve.html
Member Interest Groups to Provide Forum to Share Interests, Connection to Academy
Member Interest Groups to Provide Forum to Share Interests, Connection to Academy
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/member_interest_groups_to_provide.html
Tedious Paperwork, Government Regs: Why I Still Love Being a Physician
Tedious Paperwork, Government Regs: Why I Still Love Being a Physician
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/why_i_love_being_a.html
Practice Transformation: Lessons From a Safety Net Clinic -- FPM
Apr 1, 2014 - Health system serving uninsured and needy patients improves efficiency and outcomes through medical home initiatives.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0300/oa1.html
Direct Primary Care -- FPM Topic Collection
Mar 18, 2014 - Some physicians are breaking ties with insurance companies and offering a direct-pay or cash-only approach to primary care services. This topic collection highlights several practices that have had success with variations of this model. Some physicians are breaking ties with insurance ...
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=90
Wording of CMS Proposed Rule Causing Undue Angst About Medicare
Wording of CMS Proposed Rule Causing Undue Angst About Medicare
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/wording_of_cms_proposed_rule.html
Physicians Assemble: Integrating Small Groups to Preserve Independent Practice -- FPM
Dec 1, 2013 - In the face of industry consolidation and employment, small practices are joining forces to control their own destinies and remain competitive.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/1100/p12.html
Scientific Assembly Gets High Marks From FPs, But Can We Do Better?
Scientific Assembly Gets High Marks From FPs, But Can We Do Better?
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/scientific_assembly_gets_high_marks.html
Practice Transformation: Running Your Business Like a Business -- FPM
Oct 1, 2013 - This medical practice uses technology and automaker-inspired productivity steps to modernize and rapidly grow its business.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2013/0900/p18.html
A New Assembly Experience: Discussing Real Issues; Providing Real Answers
A New Assembly Experience: Discussing Real Issues; Providing Real Answers
AAFP News : AAFP Leader Voices | AAFP News Blog : Blogs
https://www.aafp.org/news/blogs/leadervoices/entry/redesigned_assembly_experience_discussing_real.html
Demoralization: A Precursor to Physician Burnout? - Curbside Consultation - American ...
Nov 1, 2012 - Demoralization is a state of hopelessness and helplessness that is akin to, but separable from, depression.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1101/p861.html
Primary and Subspecialty Care: Building a Collaborative Relationship - Curbside ...
Feb 1, 2012 - For the referring physician, proper etiquette includes identifying the clinical reason for the referral, confirming the appropriateness with respect to the subspecialty, providing the subspecialist with accurate and timely information, and maintaining an open and effective line of ...
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0201/p279.html
Refocusing Geriatricians' Role in Training to Improve Care for Older Adults - Graham ...
Jan 1, 2012 - The current number of geriatricians cannot keep up with the health care needs of the growing number of older adults. To fill the gap, more geriatricians should focus on training primary care and other specialty physicians to care for older adults.
American Family Physician : Graham Center Policy One-Pagers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0101/p59.html
Use of Hospice Care for Patients Without Cancer - Editorials - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2010 - As the Medicare population expands with the baby boomer generation, the need for greater mastery of clinical and interpersonal skills regarding end-of-life care is essential for meeting the wishes and needs of patients.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1115/p1196.html
Career Options -- FPM Topic Collection
Jul 22, 2010 - 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 ...
- Alternative Practice Options
- Direct Primary Care
- Employed Practice
- Independent and Solo Practice
- Innovative Practice Models
- Job Hunting
- Leaving Practice
- Scope of Practice
- Other Resources
Family Practice Management : Topic Collections
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=46
Primary Care of Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer - American Family Physician
May 15, 2010 - There are approximately 300,000 survivors of childhood cancer in the United States, and most of them receive their medical care from primary care physicians. Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at considerable risk of long-term morbidity and mortality beyond the recurrence of their ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0515/p1250.html
Recognizing Patients' Transitions Toward the End of Their Life - Letters to the Editor ...
Feb 15, 2010 - ...for hospice support for the patient and his or her family, as well as an understanding that a patient's preferences and goals should direct the care. There is sometimes a gradual shift in interventions as a patient moves from curative treatments to palliative care. However, there is...
American Family Physician : Letter
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0215/p401a.html
Letters - Nov 2008 -- FPM
Dec 1, 2008 - ...Direct Primary Care Physician Burnout & Work-Life Balance Career Options Related Topic Searches Job satisfaction Workload Cash-only practice MOST RECENT ISSUE Jan-Feb 2021 Access the latest issue of FPM journal Read the Issue FPM E-Newsletter Sign up to...
Family Practice Management : Letters
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2008/1100/p16a.html
A New Model of Charitable Care: The Robin Hood Practice -- FPM
Feb 1, 2008 - This self-sustaining practice provides concierge care and indigent care in equal amounts. Here's how it works.
Family Practice Management : Articles
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2008/0200/p12.html
Rebuilding Family Medicine From the Foundation Up -- FPM
Oct 1, 2007 - The mere fact that we talk about access to care is a sign of serious illness in the health care system.
Family Practice Management : Opinion
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2007/1000/p9.html
Letters - Sep 2007 -- FPM
Sep 1, 2007 - ...Direct Primary Care Physician Burnout & Work-Life Balance Rural Practice Career Options Related Topic Searches Solo practice Cash-only practice Time management Physician productivity MOST RECENT ISSUE Jan-Feb 2021 Access the latest issue of FPM journal...
Family Practice Management : Letters
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2007/0900/p11b.html