10 May The Key to a Stress-Free Flu Season? Planning Starts Now!
The fall wave of flu season might feel far away, but smart pediatric practices know that the key to a successful (and stress-free!) flu season is planning ahead....
The fall wave of flu season might feel far away, but smart pediatric practices know that the key to a successful (and stress-free!) flu season is planning ahead....
Back-to-school planning in the Spring? Absolutely! Coordinating office visits for all those physicals, vaccines, and school requirements can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. ...
For pediatric practices, successful vaccine management extends beyond protecting the health of their patients — it also involves optimizing resources....
By leveraging DAR reports, pediatricians can ensure timely well visits, optimize vaccination rates, manage chronic conditions effectively, and make informed decisions for practice growth....
Teen privacy at the pediatrician's office is paramount to ensure that adolescents receive the best possible care, feel comfortable discussing their health concerns, and make informed decisions about their well-being....
Patients want to feel as if their doctor truly cares for their well-being, and using an automated answering machine sends the opposite message. ...
Pediatricians have an important role in the entire health of children, including their mental well-being. Because there is a shortage of behavioral and mental health specialists in many areas, pediatricians must be well-equipped to treat mental health problems when referrals are not readily available....
For doctors who strive to provide the highest quality of healthcare to their patients, telehealth services are a perfect way to elevate a pediatric practice. ...
Flu season can be a challenging time for pediatric practices as they navigate increased patient visits, concerns from parents, and the potential for outbreaks. To ensure your practice is ready to handle the flu season effectively, it's crucial to take proactive steps and follow the recommended guidelines. In this blog,...
In today's digital age, your website isn't just a digital brochure; it's a vital tool for building trust and providing valuable resources to your patients....
Healthcare practices and providers have been implementing electronic health record software at an increasing rate, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services....
Simply defined, vendor consolidation in healthcare IT is the process of reducing the number of vendors you engage with, while carefully choosing partners who can still fulfill all or most of your needs....
Now is a great time to encourage families in your practice to turn their focus to well visits for their children....
SEO, or search engine optimization, has a significant influence on online businesses, including pediatric practices....
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, it’s critical that pediatricians and pediatric practices have a robust system for managing and sharing important patient information. In this blog, we’ll discuss the essential technology tools you should be using to share information to be in compliance with the 21st Century Cures...
Interoperability is a big word that is often used when discussing healthcare efficiencies and workflows, but what exactly is interoperability? In the context of healthcare, interoperability refers to the ability of any tool to manage, access, and transfer data between different providers or health systems. ...
Many of us have experienced trauma over the last few years as we’ve been forced to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, social unrest, and a dire economic outlook. Unfortunately, the youngest among us have not been immune to the trauma either....
Operating a pediatric practice that runs on time is essential not just to your practice families, it’s important to your staff as well. ...
The ability to survive as an independent pediatric practice is contingent on being able to find new sources of revenue, even as reimbursements continue to shrink. But with a tight labor market and the challenges that come with finding skilled staff, it can be a tall order to fill....
The No Surprises Act creates protections against unanticipated medical bills. These unexpected medical bills are an unfortunate reality of the pediatrics landscape – they happen when a patient is inadvertently given care from a provider or facility that is out of their insurance network. Learn more about the impact the...
It’s no surprise that pediatric mental health issues have skyrocketed to unrivaled levels as children have been forced to navigate the challenges that have come with the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Desperate for ways to address this growing concern, healthcare professionals across the United States are coming together to...
With pediatric practices all over the country feeling understaffed and overworked, it is crucial to ensure you are using the correct tools for practice efficiency and workflow optimization....
Pediatric practices across the country are feeling overwhelmed as they try to keep up with the needs of their patients and maintain normalcy in their workplace. We must innovate new ideas to help solve the myriad of crises we’re currently facing....
With the recent surge in patient visits, you need to equip your practice to handle the high patient volume while facing the challenge of being understaffed. This can all be achieved by appropriately using telehealth....
When we initially chose to become a PCMH, it was purely a financial decision. However, as we dug through the policies and best practices, we began to see how much of an impact it would have on our patients and their families....
This guide, Five Strategies to Ensure Vaccine Clinic Success, will answer all your questions around effectively reaching the maximum number of patients, with the minimum amount of effort....
The COVID-19 pandemic has exhausted pediatricians and staff alike. And yet, patients and their families still need care. Those who skipped medical visits over the past year and a half are trying to catch up now, adding to the pressures healthcare organizations face....
As pediatricians are struggling to keep up with limited resources and increased demand for care related to COVID-19, two distinguished pediatricians have partnered up to provide this game changing tool for pediatric practices....
After spending the last 18 months of the pandemic innovating new ways to keep staff engaged, excited for your patients, and most importantly employed, many of us are now finding ourselves stuck with termination notices from our staff....
Are you looking to make a positive change in the way your practice deals with payers? You have the power to make this happen....
This week is National Pediatric Nurses Week! We wanted to take some time to say a huge “thank you!” to all the nurses that work so diligently serving patients in all our pediatric practices....
The kids are back to school, Delta is surging, there is a significant volume of patient visits and calls, and our pediatric practices are drowning trying to meet this patient demand....
With the influx of patient visits, have you considered evaluating your practice's telehealth solution? Join pediatric industry-leaders as they to discuss how to properly assess your current program....
Patient care gaps are created when we fail to follow up with patients referred to specialists, sent for a diagnostic test, or recently prescribed medication. How can you most efficiently and effectively handle these workflows?...
The Pediatric Success Series is excited to introduce our new podcast – created by pediatricians for pediatricians. Listen in to get tips, tricks, and advice from your colleagues and industry experts, around the issues you and your practices are currently facing....
Instead of trying to change the reality of your patient’s busy lives, clinicians should be working diligently to make every visit easier. ...
With the increased healthcare regulations and lingering impacts of the public health emergency, the business aspect of your pediatric practice has become more demanding than ever. In order for practices to thrive, you must focus on the financial health of your practice as much as you focus on the care...
What is your after hours workflow and how do you handle high volumes? With so many pediatric practices feeling overbooked and understaffed, an enhanced nurse triage with video & routing may be something worth looking into. ...
I've thought all along that it makes sense for our pediatric practices to be involved in protecting against COVID with education and general care; however, there's another level with which practices can be involved. You may not have thought about becoming a COVID vaccinator site, but there are several advantages...
Every child gets scared or anxious sometimes. It’s normal for kids to be afraid of the dark, shy around new people, or become nervous before a big test. It becomes an issue when fear and anxiety cause distress or interfere with everyday activities....
Clinically speaking, do you run a perfect pediatric practice? Of course not because no one does. There is always room for improvement. Interested in learning something new?...
Few practices have ultimate wisdom about all aspects of their practice, which is why the “continuous” in continuous quality improvement is so important. If you want to thrive in the ever-changing world that is our current healthcare climate, you must start by harnessing your practice’s data to improve clinical and...
A lot of practices may consider telehealth to be a temporary solution that arose during the pandemic. But the truth is, virtual visits and check-ins aren’t going away. ...
To fully serve the needs of the diverse individuals within the LGBTQ community, healthcare providers must understand the challenges they face when seeking care, and learn how to organize their treatment in a way that affirms their sexual orientation and gender identity. ...
National leaders in the field of pediatrics discussing some of the hottest and most useful topics for pediatric providers in primary care, can be found at Nemours Children's Health System 6th annual Hot Topics in Pediatrics conference....
In order to manage your revenue cycle effectively, you need to monitor several key performance indicators (KPI) to help protect and increase your cash flow. It’s crucial that you understand what these KPIs are and how they impact your practice....
Broadly sourced data has shown that pediatric visits declined anywhere from 25-60%. Here are some recovery tactics and resources to turn this around by filling your schedules....
I challenge you to see how you can view your life from a different perspective. Look around at the bigger picture. Are you seeing the WHOLE picture and evaluating the right perspective?...
The current healthcare system is set up to treat acute diseases, but lacks the capacity for complex cases. In contrast, the whole child approach uses collaborative care, including physical, behavioral, development, and environmental health....
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has outlined the key steps, as well as a video series, to address the common questions about administering COVID-19 vaccine in pediatric practice settings....
Mark your calendars on July 22-24 for the Georgia AAP first Hybrid meeting. This event will be taking place in-person, as well as virtually....
Find answers for all your questions about how to keep your pediatric practice schedule full, year round....