Practice Management 
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Arm them with evidence.
PMID: 23326815 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Hickner J Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Speed your diagnosis of this gallbladder disorder.
Abstract
Fatty infiltration of the internal organs--and the inflammation associated with it--is an increasingly common cause of gallbladder dysfunction. Here's what to keep in mind to identify it without delay.
PMID: 23326816 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Croteau DI Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Community-acquired pneumonia in children: A look at the IDSA guidelines.
Abstract
This review of the guidelines can help you adjust your care according to your patient's age and disease severity.
PMID: 23326817 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Schauner S, Erickson C, Fadare K, Stephens K Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Keeping older patients healthy and safe as they travel.
Abstract
For older patients, the trip of a lifetime can be fraught with health hazards. There's much you can do to keep them harm free.
PMID: 23326818 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Schlaudecker JD, Moushey EN, Schlaudecker EP Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Does a higher frequency of difficult patient encounters lead to lower quality care?
This study would suggest it does not. Despite physician burnout, dissatisfaction, and related stresses associated with challenging practices, investigators found that quality of care was unaffected.
PMID: 23326819 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: An PG, Manwell LB, Williams ES, Laiteerapong N, Brown RL, Rabatin JS, Schwartz MD, Lally PJ, Linzer M Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
PURLs: An obesity remedy for diabetes.
Abstract
For obese patients with type 2 diabetes, surgery may be the best bet.
PMID: 23326820 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Neutze D, Egan M, Mounsey A Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Painful toe ulcers.
Abstract
The patient didn't have diabetes, and wound and blood cultures were negative for infection. So what was causing these recurrent ulcers?
PMID: 23326821 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Sanchez AT, Weaver SP, Glass DA Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Clinical Inquiry: Do patients with type 2 diabetes who aren't taking insulin benefit from self-monitoring blood glucose?
Clinical Inquiry: Do patients with type 2 diabetes who aren't taking insulin benefit from self-monitoring blood glucose?
J Fam Pract. 2013 Jan;62(1):39-48
Authors: Namak SY, Kirk JK, Kramer R
Abstract
Yes, under some circumstances. Patients with type 2 diabetes who aren't on insulin and perform self-monitoring of blood glucose show small but significant reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at 6 months but not at 12 months.
PMID: 23326822 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Namak SY, Kirk JK, Kramer R Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Easing the burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Abstract
It's much less common than premenstrual syndrome, but it can have a severe impact on your patient's quality of life. Here's how to recognize it and alleviate the symptoms.
PMID: 23326823 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Practice Management Authors: Omole F, Hacker Y, Patterson E, Isang M, Bell-Carter D Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research
Technology Brings New Meaning to Being There for Patient
As families gather and celebrate the holidays, I am reminded how things change and yet stay the same. We look forward to folks coming home, but travel is getting harder. Sometimes, we need to reach out through texting, tweeting, Skype, FaceTime, Facebook and other virtual methods. They may not seem as intimate, but they allow distant connections to be maintained and even grow. Family medicine is all about nurturing relationships. How we care for our patients is also being affected by social media technologies. I recently experienced a powerful example of how modern technology let me be there during a difficult time for one...
Source: As We See It: Voices From the AAFP - December 31, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Season's Greetings
AAFP President Jeff Cain, M.D., delivers a holiday greeting, reflections on 2012 and a few thoughts about the new year in this video blog.
Source: As We See It: Voices From the AAFP - December 24, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Congresswoman Sees Pivotal Role for Family Medicine in Future of Health Care
Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Pa., is a health care policy expert and a leading congressional proponent of primary care and the patient-centered medical home. As a former health care executive and social worker, Schwartz is well aware of the critical role primary care plays in improving health care quality, enhancing access to care and containing costs. In 2012, the five-term congresswoman, along with Rep. Joseph Heck, D.O., R-Nev., introduced the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act, which would immediately eliminate the sustainable growth rate formula by using savings from reductions in military operations in Iraq and Af...
Source: AAFP Government and Medicine - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Retiring AAFP Vice President Challenges Members to Get Involved in Global Health
My parents -- a general practitioner and a nurse -- had a faith-based calling to care for people in impoverished areas. Before I was born, they served as missionaries in India for 15 years. After providing care for a small town in Minnesota for more than a decade, they found another way to help those in great need by working on a Navajo reservation. I was in eighth grade when the family moved to Rock Point, Ariz. My parents were working so deep on the reservation that I had to live with another family more than 30 miles away. As I entered high school the following year, it became necessary for me to move back to Minnesota....
Source: As We See It: Voices From the AAFP - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Medical Practices: The 2012 Year In Review
Blog | December 27, 2012 | Practice ManagementBy Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, RNA few of the important practice-management lessons of 2012.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: marisatorrieri Source Type: news
Finding a Great Marketer for Your Medical Practice
Blog | December 21, 2012By Marisa TorrieriHow a marketer could help your practice make big profits in 2012, and how to find a great one.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: marisatorrieri Source Type: news
AAFP Testifies on Medicaid Expansion, Health Insurance Exchanges
In testimony submitted to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the AAFP has reiterated its support for two key provisions of the health care reform law: Medicaid expansion and the establishment of health insurance exchanges. According to AAFP Board Chair Glen Stream, M.D., M.B.I, of Spokane, Wash., expanding Medicaid and creating health insurance exchanges will increase access to care, resulting in a significant step forward for U.S. health care.
Source: AAFP Government and Medicine - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
7 Legal Areas for Physicians to Focus on in 2013
Blog | December 26, 2012 | EHR, Mobile, Law & Malpractice, Audits, Contracts, HIPAA, Healthcare Reform, Billing ComplianceBy Ericka L. AdlerFrom increasing HIPAA training among staff to stepping up billing compliance efforts, here are key action steps to consider making in the New Year.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
Predictions for Healthcare Headlines in 2013
Blog | December 27, 2012 | Healthcare ReformBy James DoulgerisAnyone can look back at 2012, but here’s an irreverent look “back” at 2013. The future may be uncertain for physicians, but, humor is tragedy plus time, so there’s plenty to work with.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: marisatorrieri Source Type: news
GP flu consultations on the up
GP consultations for flu is rising with the “particularly” high flu activity in school children indicating the start of “this year’s flu season” the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has claimed
Source: Management in Practice - December 21, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
When Patients Approach Physicians Outside of the Office
Blog | December 24, 2012 | Healthcare Careers, Patient RelationsBy Melissa Young, MDWhether it is employees at the hospital where I round or people at the mall, patients constantly approach me with care-based questions outside of the office.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
Top Ten Healthcare Technology Tools and Trends of 2012
Blog | December 20, 2012 | EHR, Meaningful Use, Mobile, Patient Portals, Technology, HIPAABy Marisa TorrieriFrom cloud-based computing to patient portals, here’s what, technology-wise, made a big bang in physician practices nationwide.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: marisatorrieri Source Type: news
Avoid Losing Revenue to Your New Patient Coordinator
Blog | December 20, 2012 | Practice ManagementBy Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, RNDon’t let your office fall into the trap of poor customer service and losing patients to the “new patient coordinator.”
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: marisatorrieri Source Type: news
Physician Insurance Risks May Come with Ancillary Products, Services
Blog | December 30, 2012 | Finance, Risk Management, OperationsBy Jeffrey D. BrunkenHere are five steps physicians can take to secure the benefits of ancillary products and services while minimizing the risks.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
Taking the Necessary Time to Manage Your Medical Practice
Blog | December 22, 2012 | Health IT, Medical Billing & Collections, Staff, Marketing, OperationsBy P.J. Cloud-MouldsFeel like there's no time to manage your medical practice? Here's how to spend five hours a week and increase inflow while still allowing you to treat patients.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
My Healthcare Wish List for Christmas
Blog | December 20, 2012 | Healthcare ReformBy James DoulgerisSanta, fire up those elves! People like me, as well as doctors and nurses, could really use your help.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: marisatorrieri Source Type: news
My Top 5 Physician Work-life Balance Worries for 2013
Blog | January 01, 2013 | Work/Life BalanceBy Jennifer Frank, MDI excel at worrying, and spend a tremendous amount of energy worrying about all the wrong things. Here's what I'll worry about the most in the New Year.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
I Love Christmas, but It Is Not My Favorite Holiday
Blog | December 25, 2012 | Work/Life BalanceBy Jennifer Frank, MDChristmas Day is special, no doubt, but when I list my favorite holidays, another one comes out on top.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
How Physicians Can Cope With Online Plagiarism
Blog | December 20, 2012 | Healthcare Careers, Law & Malpractice, MarketingBy C. Noel Henley, MDPhysician online content and even profiles are a click away from being stolen and copied. Here are some strategies to help cope with this disturbing problem.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
CCG 'blocks' ideas fearing 'unpopularity'
A GP surgery in Solihull has accused GPs sitting on its local clinical commissioning group (CCG) of having a conflict of interest as it has blocked six of its ‘innovative’ cost-reducing ideas
Source: Management in Practice - December 20, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Violence: A Public Health Threat We Cannot Ignore
As we all mourn the events in Newtown, Conn., last week, calls to do something about violence and firearms in our society are echoing across the nation. AAFP members have many of the same thoughts and concerns, and many have come to the conclusion that the violence in our nation is a public health concern that must be addressed. "The AAFP expresses its grief and condolences to the community of Newtown, Conn., as they mourn the victims of an unspeakable act of violence," says a statement released by the Academy. "The AAFP recognizes violence as a major public health concern. This tragedy highlights the need for action to co...
Source: As We See It: Voices From the AAFP - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
AAFP Provides Members With Medicare Options as Payment Cuts Loom
To date, Congress and the White House have failed to reach an agreement to avert Medicare payment reductions scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 and 2. In response, the AAFP has updated its information on physician options for participating in the Medicare program and is sending a letter to members on Dec. 20 directing them to the updated Medicare participation information. Without congressional intervention, physicians face a 26.5 percent reduction in the Medicare physician payment rate on Jan. 1 as a result of the sustainable growth rate formula. The Budget Control Act's sequestration provision calls for an additional 2 p...
Source: AAFP Government and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Proposal Would Open Up Access to Non-VA Physicians for Veterans
The AAFP is expressing strong support for a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would make it easier for veterans to access care from community-based physicians and other health care professionals who are not affiliated with the VA. Currently, the VA contracts outside the department for certain types of inpatient and outpatient care when VA facilities are unable to provide services. However, the VA only allows a veteran to be treated by a non-VA provider when the treatment begins during a hospitalization, which is a restriction that severely limits a veteran's access to non-VA physicians an...
Source: AAFP Government and Medicine - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
Asset Protection for Physicians
January 04, 2013 | Risk ManagementBy Janet Kidd StewartProper asset protection starts with malpractice insurance, but it doesn't end there. Here's how to mitigate risks coming from all directions.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Developing a Medical Practice Compliance Plan
January 03, 2013 | OperationsBy Robert RedlingThe Affordable Care Act will broaden the government’s efforts to detect Medicare overpayments and fraud, and will require you to implement a formal compliance plan. Here’s how to get ready.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
The Importance of Engaging Your Medical Practice Staff
January 02, 2013 | Managers AdministratorsBy Shelly K. SchwartzHere are some easy ways to inspire your staff to excel.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Trends in Health IT Adoption Among Physicians
December 31, 2012 | TrainingBy Aubrey WestgateThe correlation between physician age and technology adoption is very real — and the reasons for it very complex. Here's how practices can get doctors of all ages on the same page.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Healthcare Reform Is Moving Forward — Are You?
December 28, 2012By Keith L. MartinOpportunities abound, the future of healthcare is in flux, and your own fate is in the balance — sounds like a good time for physicians to do a little politicking of their own.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Online Patient Feedback: What to Do
December 27, 2012 | MarketingBy Shelly K. SchwartzMake no mistake; your practice is being discussed online. So here's how to see what's being said and when you should and shouldn't act.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
10 Ways to Save Your Medical Practice Money
December 26, 2012At medical practices, a little money saved every day goes a long way. Here are ten money-saving tips.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Mental Health, Gun Debates Need Healthcare Voices
Blog | December 21, 2012 | Healthcare CareersBy Stephen H. Hanson, PA-CPhysicians, physician assistants, and other providers should be at the forefront of the debates stemming from the Newtown shootings locally and nationally.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
Respectful Physician-Patient Communication
Pearl | December 19, 2012 | Mobile, PearlsBy Sue JacquesMake sure you give your patients your full attention and resist the temptation to multitask on your smartphone. Forcing them to compete for your presence tells patients they come in last on your list.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Health IT Gadgets Great, But Concierge Medicine about Personal Touch
Blog | December 27, 2012 | Health IT, Practice Models, Patient RelationsBy Wayne LiptonGrowing health IT innovations may put more space between physician and patient, a stark contrast to concierge medicine, which strives for a closer relationship.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
ICD-10 Training: When, Where, and How Good?
Blog | December 19, 2012 | Training, Coding, ICD-10, StaffBy Jackie Stack, CPCHere's some food for thought on when to deliver ICD-10 training to your medical practice staff, where you should go for it, and how to evaluate it.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
Information for Authors and Readers
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Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - December 19, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research
Organizing Your Clinical Service Line: Colon Cancer Prevention
Purchasers of health care are slowly shifting from a defined benefit to a defined contribution infrastructure. Examples include accountable care organizations, premium support, and state block grants to name a few. Concomitantly, reimbursement for specific medical services is moving from a volume-based to a value-based model. Both trends will force gastroenterologists to restructure their practices so they deliver care through clinical service lines (CSLs). In the second of two articles about CSLs, we describe the fundamentals of a colon cancer prevention program. Last month, Dr Sunanda Kane described a CSL for inflammator...
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - December 19, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Geoffrey L. Braden, John I. Allen Tags: Practice Management: The Road Ahead Source Type: research
Prescription Drug Management; 'Timed' Codes; Preventive Services; Prenatal Visits
Prescription Drug Management; 'Timed' Codes; Preventive Services; Prenatal VisitsDecember 25, 2012By Bill DaceyCoding questions? We've got the answers.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
The Benefits of Social Media for Your Medical Practice
Pearl | December 26, 2012 | Marketing, PearlsBy Susanne MaddenMuch has been written about "social media" and while it seems like a great way to promote a retail business, is it a good tool for your practice?
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
Key Tip to Avoid Embezzlement; Experiments Gone Wrong; Physician Bullies
December 24, 2012 | Finance, Healthcare ReformNoteworthy items from Physicians Practice.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: ericasprey Source Type: news
How to Effectively Manage Medical Practice Staff
Blog | December 19, 2012 | Productivity, Training, Managers Administrators, Performance, OperationsBy Carol StrykerThree elements of effective staff management that can lead to increased productivity and profitability and happier patients at your practice.
Source: Physicians Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
Scottish GPs struggle with population boom
Scottish GPs have called on the government to support the development of new practices as data shows the country’s population hits its “highest ever level”
Source: Management in Practice - December 19, 2012 Category: Practice Management Source Type: news
