FPM

The latest issue of FPM is now available: Understanding the Results of Randomized Controlled Trials, Modifiers That Can Enhance Payment, Caring for Highly Manipulative Patients, Preparing Your Practice for Internet and Power Outages. bit.ly/4s3T4CN

The latest edition of FPM's Practice Pearls includes: • Use recent QI projects to meet certification requirements • Ask about procedures when job hunting • Position patients properly for BP measurement bit.ly/46uGUdA

The latest edition of FPM's Coding & Documentation includes info on: • Visits for excess weight only • Reporting hyperglycemia with prediabetes • Hypertensive heart disease with cardiomegaly counseling • Billing an office visit after TCM denial bit.ly/4aVmawR

Primary care physicians are key to helping patients achieve optimal health — but system-driven burnout has repeatedly been identified as a major obstacle. Waiting for administrators to fix the system is one strategy, but perhaps there’s a better one. bit.ly/3Ozk8em

To make the process of writing recommendation letters less drudgerous and help your letters stand out, follow these do’s and don’ts. bit.ly/4kviypL

Training and skills don’t guarantee hospital privileges, unfortunately, but using these 10 tactics can help. bit.ly/4bKHiIg

When Medicare patients are scheduled for a visit with their physician, offer a same-day annual wellness visit (AWV) with an RN. This co-visit model increases AWV completion rates, leading to better preventive care and better quality metrics. bit.ly/4rCAXmW

This brief overview describes who might be interested in each of the payment models that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation is rolling out. bit.ly/4ahdyAn

Toggling between clinical and administrative roles can cause cognitive overload, but practical tools such as time blocking can help. bit.ly/4r2ii4b

Physicians are getting a 3.77% pay bump from Medicare (with a caveat), G2211 is slightly expanded, G0136 has a new definition, and virtual direct supervision is now allowed for most incident-to services — among other key changes. bit.ly/4kn72wA

The latest issue of FPM is now available: 2026 Medicare Payment and CPT Coding Update, Obtaining Hospital Privileges, Using RN Co-Visits to Complete Medicare AWVs, Physicians as Clinical and Administrative Leaders. bit.ly/45ECRe8

The top articles published in FPM journal in 2025 included an update on when to use visit complexity add-on code G2211, a primer on preventing malpractice lawsuits, and advice for using AI tools in primary care. See what else made the top 10 list. bit.ly/4pIQdy9

Physicians need efficient workflows to support their complex clinical work, a system that acts on their concerns, and more. bit.ly/4amYQcK

This edition of FPM's Practice Pearls includes six tips to allocate holiday time off fairly while balancing clinician preferences with adequate patient access. bit.ly/48JgvdB

Self-compassion helps us see mistakes and difficulties clearly, without judging or over-identifying with them. Here’s how to practice it. bit.ly/3Muz903

With sleep apnea on the rise, more patients can benefit from sleep studies, and clinic staff can handle most of the prior authorization process once they know what payers are looking for. bit.ly/4rQm15k

Spending just 30 fewer seconds per patient by adopting a more efficient workflow can save you about 15 minutes over the course of a clinic day. Multiply that across all your key workflows, and it adds up to substantial time savings. bit.ly/3KJo9v2

Exclusionary policies are contributing to physician shortages in EDs, requiring collaborative action. bit.ly/4aucACv

In family medicine, where time is our scarcest resource, wise use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help us reclaim our time without compromising care. This curated list of AI tools offers a solid starting point for building your own AI toolkit. bit.ly/4aqBfYv

Medicare payment is starting to return to normal, including telehealth claims processing. bit.ly/4auqYdT