PRACTICE MANAGEMENT By Brent Hazelett, MPA, CAE NCAFP Chief Operating Officer
Managing Your Career and Your Practice: AAFP Resources at Your Fingertips As a Family Physician, you are responsible for a great deal: caring for your patients, yourself, and your practice. When you have questions or need assistance in any of these areas, remember the AAFP has a tremendous number of resources for all three at aafp.org and familydoctor.org. While the latter focuses on providing the best care for your patients, bountiful resources exist at aafp.org for taking care of yourself and your practice. This includes everything from employment contracting to maximizing payment for claims, to alternative payment models and everything in between. Here are just a few areas you may find useful: NEGOTIATE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CONFIDENCE Whether you are a resident facing the daunting task of reviewing your first contract, or a seasoned veteran reviewing your fourth contract, it is wise to consult others when navigating this process. AAFP has a wealth of resources that may help you: Family Practice Management Journal – AAFP’s indexed, peer-reviewed, practice improvement journal offers practical ideas for improving your practice environment. In the Fall 2021 career issue, the journal includes a guide to navigating employment contracts, as well as a wealth of other resources related to managing and optimizing your career in Family Medicine. Download the PDF here: https://www.aafp.org/ fpm/2021/0900/p17.html
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Family Medicine Practice Hacks – view the AAFP’s latest practice hack video, a five-minute overview of the four steps you can take to ensure you are informed throughout the contracting process. The video can be viewed by searching “practice hack videos” from the aafp.org home page. A Family Physician Guide to Employment Contracts – AAFP has developed an extensive guide to better understand the provisions and elements of contracts and specifically the employment contract process. This includes potential pitfalls and red flags to watch out
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