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The number of patients under a primary care physician's care (panel size) correlates with cancer screening

Screening Rates Down With Increasing Patient Panel Size

Increasing panel size linked to decreases in cancer screening, continuity, comprehensiveness of care
After adjustment for multiple factors

Female Urologists Less Compensated Than Males

Findings in multivariable analysis after adjustment for relevant factors; no difference in job satisfaction
Arguments urging doctors to abandon routine physical exams are based on insufficient evidence

Researchers Argue in Defense of the Annual Check-Up

Arguments against the time-honored practice are flawed, authors of new research paper say
Electronic health record-related health improvement is greater for patients with diabetes cared for by primary care teams with higher cohesion

Cohesive Care Team Ups Health Benefit of EHR Use in Diabetes

For diabetes patients, greater EHR-related health improvements for high-cohesion primary care teams
In order to prevent denials

Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments

Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Pay-for-performance measures have an overall positive effect on disease management

Pay-for-Performance to PCPs May Improve Disease Management

Effect varies by baseline medical quality and practice size
Seven behaviors should be implemented to improve the art of medicine

Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’

Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
The combination of effective transmission of knowledge

Med Ed Can Be Improved for High-Value, Cost-Conscious Care

Review shows knowledge transmission, reflective practice, supportive environment aid learning
The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
Ways in which technology can enhance patient care were shared at a recent American Academy of Family Physicians State Legislative Conference.

AAFP: Telemedicine Can Enhance Access to Care

Technology's strongest points are improving access to care, providing continuity of care