Search results for "Patient Satisfaction"
Well visits not just for kids anymore
Medicare now reimburses for annual physical exams, so prepare your office, your patients and yourself for the best way to accommodate this into your practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/wellness.htm
1 Jun 2011
Nonpharmacologic treatment first for low-back pain, ACP guideline recommends
Given that most patients with low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians and patients should select nonpharmacologic options such as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation, the guideline states.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/14/1.htm
14 Feb 2017
Benefits of clearly defining value in patient care
Physicians have always been charged as agents to advocate for patients' best interests. Simultaneously, however, they are tasked with considering using resources wisely. These commitments can sometimes conflict and create tradeoffs in clinical decision making.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/policy.htm
1 Nov 2015
Consider offering in-office labs
Office-based labs increase efficiency, contribute to faster diagnoses and treatment and improve satisfaction. Increased regulation and reduced reimbursement should be balanced against new technology and a greatly expanded range of tests available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/cpii.htm
1 Sep 2009
Moving toward patient-centered care
Practice not currently considering the patient-centered medical home model can still position themselves for an eventual transition if and when the idea comes of age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2010
Coping skills, counseling best for low back pain
Despite all the best evidence and guidelines, patients with low back pain are still spending time, effort and money on things that aren't helping them in the long run.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2013
Peritoneal dialysis offers same outcomes as hemodialysis, but is rarely used
CMS releases new Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction SurveyCMS distributing 2009 eRx Program incentive payments
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/6.htm
5 Oct 2010
Screen for depression—but be ready for the results
Depression can be a complicated issue. It's co-morbid with certain conditions and can affect the outcomes of other diseases. But primary care practices may not be set up to handle screening properly. Ensuring resources are in place makes the difference when screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2010
Ask questions to get past social stigma of pelvic floor disorders
John H. Stone, III, MACP; Mark E. Silverman, MACP; and Robert E. Tyson, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/pelvic.htm
1 Jan 2009
Shared visits improve access, productivity and satisfaction
Shared office visits offer 90-minute blocks of time to groups facing common and chronic conditions. A few distinct models have gained broad acceptance by doctors and their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/shared.htm
1 Jul 2009