• FEATURES

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

    MONICA AJINKYA, MARY THEOBALD, TRACEY ALLEN-EHRHART, TIMOTHY GRUNERT, YALDA JABBARPOUR, JOHN M. WESTFALL

    Family physician leaders share their 10 keys to success.

    A Practical Guide to Physician Disability Insurance

    CATHY A. CHURGAY, MINDY SMITH, JEFFREY CAIN

    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.

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

    MICHELLE BYRNE, SANTINA WHEAT

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

    Find Your Side Gig: Extra Income Opportunities for Family Physicians

    NATASHA BHUYAN, MICHAEL RICHARDSON, PATRICK VINCK

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

    Life After Residency: Exploring Practice Options in Family Medicine

    THOMAS W. HAHN, JENSENA CARLSON, ANDREA I. MARTONFFY

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

    FROM THE EDITOR

    Tips for Writing Effective CVs and Cover Letters

    Sarina Schrager

    Putting a little extra effort into these materials can help you make a good first impression with potential employers.

    OPINION

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

    ANNIE RUTTER, MARY THEOBALD, BEAT STEINER

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

    CODING & DOCUMENTATION

    CODING & DOCUMENTATION

    CINDY HUGHES

    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

    PRACTICE PEARLS

    PRACTICE PEARLS

    Corey Lyon, Garth Ashbeck

    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

    THE LAST WORD

    Tips for Balancing Parenthood and Medicine

    VAN NGUYEN, ECLER ERCOLE JAQUA, LAUREN SIMON, JADE NORRIS

    With limits and support, it can be done.

    SUPPLEMENT

    Navigating Physician Employment Contracts

    This guide provides information about physician employment contracts by defining common terms, offering advice about specific provisions, and providing key steps to follow before signing a contract.



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