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Getting Rewards for Your Results: Pay-for-Performance Programs

Scott Endsley MD, Margaret Kirkegaard, Geoffrey Baker, Anita C. Murcko

More and more health plans are paying physicians for quality. Here’s what you need to know about these programs, and how to get involved.

The Cost of White Lies

Martin J. MacNeill, Alexis MacNeill

If you find yourself the defendant in a trial, falsifications in your CV or other sources could destroy your credibility, or even your career.

Fighting for Hospital Privileges

Edward A. Hirsch

When faced with a privileging conflict, don’t panic. Follow these tips for a well-fought battle.

EDITOR’S PAGE

Are Electronic Records Catching On?

Robert L. Edsall

They’re still uncommon in smaller practices, but change may be in the wind.

EDITORIAL

When Customer Service and Patient Care Collide

James L. Glazer, Kimberly L. Merris

Applying traditional business models of customer service to health care can be a disservice to our patients.

LETTERS GETTING PAID

Coding for Depression Without Getting Depressed

Kent J. Moore

Getting to know the codes for psychiatric services and using them appropriately can pay financial dividends.

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

Kent J. Moore

Prolonged services codes | Coding an “interview” visit | Postcircumcision service | Casting & strapping | Initial or subsequent hospital care?

MONITOR

MONITOR

Survey finds veteran physicians generally dissatisfied | Physicians support single-payer system, less paperwork, says survey | Practice Pearls | MEDPAC recommends a 2.5-percent update for physicians in 2005 | “Understanding Your Medical Bills”: An <i>FPM</i> Patient Handout |...

INFORMATION FROM YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR IMPROVING PATIENT CARE

A Tool for Evaluating Hypertension

Mark H. Ebell MD

This evidence-based encounter form will assist you in providing care consistent with the latest hypertension guidelines.

PRACTICE DIARY

PRACTICE DIARY

Sanford J. Brown

One thing leads to another... | Locum tenens II

ASK FPM

ASK FPM

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Equipment leases | Answering machine messages | Setting up your charges | Waiting room entertainment | Business associate agreements | Adding radiology to your practice

COMPUTERS

Communicating With Your Patients Online

Joseph E. Scherger

From simple e-mail messages to integrated EMR systems, online communication can enhance your patient care.

BALANCING ACT

Rediscovering the Paper Planner

Pamela J. Vaccaro, null CSP

Electronic devices may be trendy, but when it comes to time management, paper-based planners are hard to beat.



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