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How to Use (and Not Use) New Code G0136 for SDOH

JAMES DOMDERA

The code isn't for SDOH “screening” but “assessment.” Here's what that means, and what else you need to know.

Integrating Telehealth Into the Primary Care Workday to Improve Access and Continuity

CRYSTAL QUINTERO-AHUMADA, ALIM IBRAHIM, SUMANA REDDY

Being able to pivot quickly from in-person visits to telehealth and conduct an effective remote physical exam is possible with the right workflows.

How to Increase Visit Efficiency and Feel Less Rushed With “Showtime” Scheduling

ALAN-MICHAEL VARGAS

This model separates the visit into two distinct parts with two distinct start times — one for the care team's pre-work and another for the patient-physician interaction.

Reducing the Burden of Medication Prior Authorizations

PAUL J. QUESENBERRY, KWABENA NIMARKO

These nine steps can help you and your staff reduce the hassle of prior authorizations while empowering patients to be part of the process.

FROM THE EDITOR

The $14,000 Office Visit

JAMES DOMDERA

An effective primary care office visit can prevent an admission and save costs. But the real value is better care for our patients.

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

Coding & Documentation

CINDY HUGHES

CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT TIME PERIOD | MDM FOR HYPERTENSION WITH NO MEDICATION CHANGE | TELEHEALTH VISIT WITH MULTIPLE PATIENTS | TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING WITH E/M | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING FREQUENCY

PRACTICE PEARLS

Practice Pearls

IMPROVE EFFICIENCY THROUGH DIGITAL SCRIBES | APPLY THE 5 A'S FRAMEWORK TO WEIGHT MANAGEMENT | DON'T JUST MANAGE CHANGE, MANAGE STABILITY

THE LAST WORD

Lasting Lessons From a Family Medicine Mentor

TAMARA A. HUSON

Mentors leave an indelible mark on who we become as physicians, and their loss changes us as well.

SPONSORED CONTENT

Optimizing and Scaling Well-designed Primary Care Payment

KATE FREEMAN, KAREN JOHNSON

The publication of this supplement is funded by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Journal editors were not involved in the development of this content.

Preparing Your Family Medicine Practice for the 2024-2025 Flu Season

JAMES BIGHAM

This Educational Supplement is funded by an unrestricted grant from Seqirus USA, Inc. and brought to you by the AAFP. Journal editors were not involved in the development of this content.



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