• FEATURES

    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.

    SUPPLEMENT

    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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