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The latest edition of FPM's Coding & Documentation includes info on: • Excision of skin lesions • Medicare coverage of immunizations • E/M complexity code G2211 frequency • No foreign body found in eye bit.ly/4izLwTe

Traditionally, physicians’ schedules have allotted time for direct patient care but not for administrative tasks such as charting and answering messages, leading to significant “work after work.” Research suggests how much admin time is needed. bit.ly/3DQ9Lhi

Here are five insights from the recent literature. What’s on your reading list? bit.ly/422EnUF

Talking to patients about safe driving should begin at the earliest sign of cognitive decline so they can be part of the decision-making process. Consider these conversation starters for patients at different stages. bit.ly/3EfRfiz

CMS has given practices two extra weeks to report or update their 2024 MIPS performance data, extending the deadline until 8 p.m. ET on April 14. aafp.org/pubs/fpm/blogs…

Coding and billing excision of skin lesions: Wait for the pathology report before filing the claim, except in this instance. bit.ly/44fwkXk

Being an employed physician and being well shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. Here’s how to succeed at both. bit.ly/4i4mY40

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. bit.ly/4cEFZZQ

Making small shifts in how you practice can lead to a more satisfying career in family medicine. bit.ly/42sUxXO

This article includes a "problem list stoplight" to illustrate what should (and shouldn't) be on the list. bit.ly/3taVmHj

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. bit.ly/4jEzM2g

Staff retention strategies: These actionable ideas build on the key drivers of staff satisfaction, such as communication, respect, and the ability to give input. aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issue…

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. bit.ly/4jls5OC

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. bit.ly/42KBcTn

How often can clinicians report code G2211? CMS did not set a frequency limit, but it did establish other code requirements. bit.ly/4k0WDG5

Physicians can serve as a voice of reason in policy decisions affecting patients. Here’s how to get started. bit.ly/4m7RSvO

The latest issue of FPM is now available: The Inbox Clinician, Improving Hypertension Control, Trauma-Informed Communication Strategies, Cybersecurity Preparedness. bit.ly/4mfOnDs

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. bit.ly/45lPDyO

A family physician's "typical schedule" will vary across settings, roles, and even stages of life. bit.ly/3YX7LuV

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. aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issue…