Happy birthday, FiercePracticeManagement!

We're celebrating a big milestone here at FiercePracticeManagement today: Our little newsletter is one year old! I couldn't be prouder to have served as editor of FPM since the very beginning.

It's certainly been an exciting year in the physician practice world. Here are the 10 most popular stories among readers from the past year:

10. Facebook becomes go-to source for health information

9. Social media do's and don'ts for doctors

8. Facebook fan pages help practices engage patients

7. Train (and hire) employees that have the right attitude

6. OIG 2011 Work Plan sends physicians back to basics

5. Pulling back the curtain on the medical home

4. Who needs to be included in an ACO?

3. Key factors for today's physician compensation formulas

2. Recession meant mixed bag for 2009 physician compensation

1. MGMA: Hospital-employment trend rippling out to affect compensation

So there you have it--a compensation/regulatory/social media sandwich. I expect that we'll continue to cover every one of these topics as they evolve during the coming year and beyond. In addition to keeping you current on the industry's emerging and hot topics, FPM will continue to deliver practical advice on the perennial issues you face every day.

What are your thoughts on the first year of FPM? If you've got any suggestions to make our second year even stronger, please let me know. I've been writing for the web long enough to embrace your honesty. I take every one of your comments and e-mails to heart in making this newsletter the most valuable it can be for the practice managers, administrators, providers, and employees who take the time to read.

That said, I hope you've enjoyed your weekly dose of FiercePracticeManagement so far and very much look forward to celebrating many more birthdays to come! - Deb