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Know whether your 129 bank is in trouble.

Understand more about why refinancing rules have changed.

Most primary care physicians worked longer hours last year than they did in 2008, but saw about the same number of patients.

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology announced that it has tested and certified 33 electronic health record products under the government program that certifies the EHRs as being capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria supporting Stage 1 meaningful use as approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Learn the ins and outs of development of an employer-based clinic partnership.

Know your lease terms and how these will impact decisions you make in practice.

Understand how to bill appropriately while employing NPs. Also, learn about market data for reimbursement.

The new AAFP president told thousands of his colleagues attending the AAFP's 2010 Scientific Assembly early this month in Denver that "now is our time."

Ever wonder about the pros and cons of a father/son practice?

Nearly 9 out of 10 physicians would like their patients to be able to track and/or monitor their health, particularly their weight, blood sugar levels and vital signs, at home but worry that too much information actually could slow down care according to a survey.

Understand whether it is wise to institute an electronic health records system just prior to retirement.

Know whether your family can inherit your IRA account.

Learn how to be reimbursed for a diabetic foot exam on the same day as an office visit. Also, understand nuances of advanced beneficiary notice of noncoverage.

Rural health clinic in Indiana enables one physician to have a rural practice centered on preventive care.

Letters consider evidence-based benefits of electronic health records as well as impact of use of electronic health records on physician productivity.

"You did a good job, doc," the unit clerk called out as I put my coat on to leave the hospital. Simple words but profoundly meaningful at this time in my professional life. I had just delivered one of my OB patients, and it had gone exceedingly well. This delivery meant a lot to me and to my patient because she had suffered a stillbirth the summer before she became pregnant with this baby.

One in five Americans chose not to seek medical care for a recent illness or injury, with 4 out of 10 citing cost as the primary factor, according to one survey.

Even in states with economic damage caps in malpractice suits, physicians remain highly concerned about being sued, suggesting that tort reform proposals may do little to deter the practice of defensive medicine that contributes to unnecessary health spending, according to one study.

Determine a reasonable amount to spend on office rent for a new family practice office.

A medical practice has a lot of moving pieces, so the management function-the integration of the parts-is especially important.

Physician recounts becoming a patient in addition to his doctor status, following an ice skating adventure that involved an arm injury.

How to weigh whether to buy an office space or renew a lease.

The total number of osteopathic physicians this year is 70,480 up from 67,167 last year, according to a report released in September.

As part of the federal government's strict mandate to reduce waste in all departments and to eliminate fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have significantly revised and improved their calculations of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) improper payments using "a more rigorous method" in calculating error rate.

In this era of expensive and modern testing, it is important to remember the lessons garnered from listening, touching and empathizing with patients.

AAFP President Lori Helm,MD, recently disputed an article by White House advisors in the Annals of Internal Medicine that stated that healthcare reform would lead to fewer solo and 2-physician practices.

Leaving a group, employment, the state. Dying, becoming disabled or retired. If you have claims-made insurance, these are all occasions when you likely will need "tail coverage."

Discover whether there is a way that spouses combined can contribute more than $13,000 annually to children's 529 accounts.

Determine how to set a rate for subletting office space to another physician.

When looking for a new physician, patients are often encouraged to select those who are board-certified or who have not made payments on malpractice claims.