The latest edition of Coding & Documentation includes information on:.• Time-based E/M coding with scribe.• Diabetic ulcer following traumatic injury.• Prolonged services in assisted living.• TCM related services.

Meeting three basic psychological needs (autonomy, belonging, and competence) makes individuals more self-motivated to change. To shift your clinical dialogue from “need-thwarting” to “need-supporting,” try these simple, evidence-based strategies.

If you treated patients covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield between 2008 and 2024, you may be eligible for payment. Here’s how to file a claim.

The latest issue of FPM is now available: Missed Billing and Coding Opportunities, Facilitating Patients' Health Behavior Change, Four AI-Enhanced Apps to Assist Primary Care Physicians, Physicians as Patients: Barriers to Access.

Tip No. 1: Remember that multiple records from a single external source count as only one data point.

To keep operations going when tech systems are down, consider these proactive measures.

The average wait time for a new patient scheduling a family medicine appointment for an annual physical is 23.5 days, according to a survey by AMN Healthcare. Here’s how the average wait compares to past years and other specialties.

From the FPM archives: When you have to deliver bad news, sit down, face the patient, speak slowly and deliberately, and follow this step-wise approach.

A family physician's "typical schedule" will vary across settings, roles, and even stages of life.

Physicians are more likely to engage in QI efforts if the metrics are evidence-based, patient-oriented, and within the power of their team to address. Here’s how one group equipped physicians with hypertension tools to help them succeed.

The latest issue of FPM is now available: The Inbox Clinician, Improving Hypertension Control, Trauma-Informed Communication Strategies, Cybersecurity Preparedness.

Physicians can serve as a voice of reason in policy decisions affecting patients. Here’s how to get started.

How often can clinicians report code G2211? CMS did not set a frequency limit, but it did establish other code requirements.

New research underscores that digital health tools, such as AI-enabled screenings, work best when they “augment rather than replace” clinician judgment. The studies offer several takeaway lessons for effective implementation.

The latest edition of FPM's Practice Pearls:.• Use empathy and patient autonomy to achieve single-problem visits. • Say "thank you" to improve your team's performance. • Reduce late cancellations and no-shows.

Staff retention strategies: These actionable ideas build on the key drivers of staff satisfaction, such as communication, respect, and the ability to give input.

Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in primary care is accelerating, according to a recent survey. The most common uses are for help with administrative tasks, but 23% of respondents reported having used AI tools for clinical decision support.

This article includes a "problem list stoplight" to illustrate what should (and shouldn't) be on the list.

Making small shifts in how you practice can lead to a more satisfying career in family medicine.

A recent study found that wrongly interpreted regulations often impede efficiency in health care and contribute to professional dissatisfaction. Here are some of the commonly misinterpreted regulations identified in the study.