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ICD-9 Update 2011: Approaching the Change to ICD-10

CINDY HUGHES

It's that time again, but this ICD-9 update is almost the last.

A Physician's Guide to the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs: The Basics

David C. Kibbe

With the changes made in the final rule, earning the EHR incentives is still not easy, but at least it's easier.

Health Coaching for Patients With Chronic Illness

Heather D. Bennett, Eric A. Coleman, Carla Parry, Thomas Bodenheimer, Ellen H. Chen

Does your practice “give patients a fish” or “teach patients to fish”?

The Patient-Centered Medical Home: Still a Work in Progress

Leigh Ann Backer

Pilot projects are producing encouraging results as well as new challenges.

FROM THE EDITOR

Translating Learning Into Practice

Robert Edsall

With the “Translation to Practice” pilot, the extra-credit assignment comes to CME.

LETTERS

EHR satisfaction in large medical groups

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

CODING & DOCUMENTATION

Cindy Hughes

Documenting medication review | Pre-op medical clearance | Discharge and transfer to another hospital

PRACTICE PEARLS

PRACTICE PEARLS

Craig Endo, Marguerite Duane, Inez Pagnotta

Reach staff easily with a handheld phone system | Help patients understand blood sugar tests | Strengthen your interpersonal communication skills | Inform patients of wait times | Consider online yoga for patients with back pain

THE LAST WORD

Five Ways to Improve Access to Care

Jean Antonucci

If we fail at access, we fail at the most fundamental piece of the relationship.



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