Clinical

30 Aug How to Manage the Financial Health of Your Practice

Posted at 17:49h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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...

29 Aug After Hours Care Solution

Posted at 22:19h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

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. ...

28 Aug One Pediatric Practice’s Journey in Becoming a COVID Vaccinator Site

Posted at 00:47h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Jeffrey Cooper, MD, FAAP

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...

01 Aug Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Posted at 18:22h in Clinical, Pediatric EHR by Darice Warren

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....

30 Jul Identify and Close Clinical Care Gaps in Pediatrics

Posted at 14:02h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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?...

20 Jul Back-to-School…What to Expect?

Posted at 13:57h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial by Guest Blog

Although promising signs indicate the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming more manageable, it's reasonable to expect the back-to-school season to look different....

16 Jul Improving Clinical and Financial Outcomes

Posted at 17:52h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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...

13 Jul Virtual Visits and Check-Ins are Here to Stay

Posted at 21:55h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

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. ...

28 Jun Resources for LGBTQIIA+ Friendly Practices

Posted at 17:18h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Meredith Cheryba

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. ...

27 Jun Hot Topics in Pediatrics

Posted at 20:03h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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....

19 Jun Increasing Pediatric Visits: The Power of Recalls

Posted at 20:15h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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....

10 Jun The Whole Child Approach to Pediatric Care

Posted at 19:41h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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....

07 Jun How Healthcare Leaders Can Rebuild Employee Morale, Address Burnout and Reenergize Teams

Posted at 20:21h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement by Guest Blog

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t ignore the repair work that must be done on the people part of your teams and business. ...

28 May Steps for Becoming a COVID-19 Vaccinator

Posted at 15:53h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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....

25 May Pediatrics by the Sea | Hybrid Meeting

Posted at 07:00h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

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....

24 May Q&A | Filling Your Practice Schedule

Posted at 21:20h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Find answers for all your questions about how to keep your pediatric practice schedule full, year round....

19 May Help Your Patients Manage Anxiety & Depression

Posted at 19:21h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, of the 1 in 5 children in the United States that are diagnosed with mental health disorders, only 20% receive the necessary treatment....

17 May Strategies to Improve Well Visit Rates

Posted at 06:12h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

If you want a successful pediatric practice, you must know where you stand when it comes to well visits....

10 May Navigating an EHR Implementation

Posted at 19:32h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Rich Szabo, MD

Implementing an EHR and practice management system is a substantial commitment that involves a lot of work and potentially a lot of changes for everyone in your pediatric practice....

05 May Recharge Your Practice With Tools That Help You Fill Your Schedule

Posted at 13:43h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

Throughout this quarter, the Pediatric Success Series will be sharing conversations with industry experts and bringing you the tools you need to optimize your practice schedule and improve your bottom line....

04 May How to Manage Your Patient Referrals and Transitions of Care Effectively

Posted at 05:45h in Clinical, Pediatric EHR by BJ Bloom, RN, IBCLC

Providing quality pediatric care takes collaboration between parents and primary care physicians. How is effective management of referrals and transitions of care vital to the success of that partnership? ...

03 May How to Help Patients Avoid Distractions During Telemedicine Sessions

Posted at 14:15h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Darice Warren

Telemedicine has been key for treating patients while keeping all parties safe and healthy. To ensure your telemedicine visits are smooth and successful, use these tips every time you meet with patients and their families....

17 Apr COVID-19 Vaccine: What Pediatricians Can Do Now

Posted at 22:04h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

With it being World Immunization Week, we felt it was only appropriate to provide you with the following AAP resources around the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children....

15 Apr Loving What You Do While Improving Operations

Posted at 15:53h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Bethany Williams

Have you been feeling burnt out, frustrated, even angry that what you do daily is suddenly feeling like more of a burden than a joy? If you find yourself in a rut, here's how you keep the passion ignited for what you do, while improving your day-to-day operations. ...

14 Apr How to Break the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Posted at 16:25h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Darice Warren

The sharp increase in mental health concerns has brought to light an issue that healthcare providers have been fighting against for years – the stigma that is often associated with mental illness....

13 Apr Key Insights from the State of Pediatric Telemedicine 2021 Survey

Posted at 17:44h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Susan Hannon

In the last year, medical practices have struggled to offer patients care while dealing with the realities of a global pandemic. The effects of telemedicine on pediatric healthcare practitioners have largely gone unreported – until now. ...

03 Apr 2021 Coding Close-Up: In-House Tests

Posted at 18:09h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

To make sure the pediatric community is informed and empowered with the 2021 code changes, Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP has created a short video snippet where she speaks to the recent changes announced by the AMA about data review and in-house tests...

21 Mar Monitoring Patients with ADHD via Telehealth

Posted at 13:27h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Telehealth will continue to expand as more and more clinicians embrace its advantages and more patients come to expect their pediatric practice to offer it....

20 Mar The Importance of Self-Care for Healthcare Providers

Posted at 13:47h in Clinical, COVID-19 by Darice Warren

Making self-care a priority is essential when you work in healthcare. Day in and day out, you help others navigate challenges in their own lives – which can take a personal toll on you....

14 Mar Answers to Your Cures Act Questions

Posted at 18:16h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Jess Guzzardo

Your practice is feeling the pressures of the April 5th applicability date for Information Blocking Provisions – and you have a ton of questions. Or maybe you want to know if something is a good idea or a big mistake. Relax. We’ve got you covered....

13 Mar Mental Health Awareness: COVID and Its Impact on Teens

Posted at 17:53h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement by Darice Warren

It’s hard to believe it’s been just over a year since the first COVID-19 cases were discovered in the United States. It’s easy to feel like...

12 Mar 21st Century Cures Act: Sample Pediatric Policies & Exceptions

Posted at 03:44h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Download a sample pediatric policy on information sharing and watch a recording of our recent webinar presented by Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP....

08 Mar Interactive Coding Game: Time or MDM?

Posted at 17:15h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

Think you know how to code your encounter visits in 2021? Try this interactive presentation and find out now....

07 Mar EHR Implementation Tips & Tricks for Smooth Transitions

Posted at 16:37h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Meagann Wade

What happens when a practice decides to work with an electronic health record they’ve never used before? As you can imagine, the lift is neither a simple or easy one, and it takes special people with unique skills to help that along....

27 Feb Analyze Your Demographic Data and Maximize Revenue

Posted at 03:17h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Uncategorized, Vaccine Management by Rich Punch

While we’ve started to see more people going back to the doctor’s office, we need to ensure that patients who have health needs requiring follow-up, and patients who are due or behind on their Well Visits, are receiving the care they need is important. This is also vital to having...

20 Feb 2021 Coding Close-Up: Independent Historian

Posted at 20:51h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

To make sure the pediatric community is informed and empowered with the 2021 code changes, Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP (Medical Director at OP) has created a short video snippet where she speaks to the Independent Historian and shows how Office Practicum assists practices with this.[vc_empty_space][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/PpHsj979JRc" el_width="80" align="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Want to...

14 Feb The State of Mental Health in America 2021: Youth Prevalence and Access to Care

Posted at 23:52h in Clinical, Pediatric EHR by Guest Blog

The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA, greatly expanded both access and affordability for healthcare. Mental health was also addressed, under a portion of the ACA known as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). This law is designed to ensure that...

11 Feb 2021 Coding Close-Up: Problem Status

Posted at 23:01h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Susan Hannon

To make sure the pediatric community is informed and empowered with the 2021 code changes, Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP (Medical Director at OP) has created a short video snippet where she speaks to problem status and shows how Office Practicum assists practices with this.[vc_empty_space][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/hxWf1QrGKmI" el_width="80" align="center"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Want to see...

02 Feb How to Cultivate a “What If Up” Culture

Posted at 18:10h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Bethany Williams

A few years ago, I signed up to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. I wasn’t exactly sure that I could do it. I am far from old, but I remember my daughter patting me on my hand and saying, "It's so sweet that you think you can do something like that." The...

02 Feb Updating Your Practice Fee Schedule

Posted at 14:45h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

While pediatric practices may have some extra down time, it's the perfect time to pause and remember the financial health of your practice starts with having an appropriate fee schedule. While contractually the payers determine how much they are going to pay you for each service you provide, it starts...

01 Feb 21st Century Cures Act: What Pediatricians Need To Know

Posted at 00:04h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Are you confident your practice will be in compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act that goes into effect in April? Watch the recording of our latest educational webinar, 21st Century Cures Act: What Pediatricians Need To Know. OP’s Medical Director Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP reviews: What the 21st Century...

27 Jan Where Does Your Practice Stand?

Posted at 20:14h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Jess Guzzardo

Is your practice prepared for what’s to come in 2021? After polling thousands of independent pediatric professionals to find out what’s on their radar for 2021, we knew we had to create resources to support you and your team. See the results from a recent survey conducted by Office Practicum, the sponsor...

23 Jan Keeping Your Practice as Healthy as Your Patients

Posted at 19:13h in Clinical, Financial, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting, Vaccine Management by Office Practicum

Many of you are feeling the effects of all the unexpected changes that have occurred in 2020. Pediatric practices cannot do business as usual - and expect to thrive - while waiting for the pandemic to end. To continue to run a successful pediatric practice and remain independent, you have...

13 Jan Pediatric Telemedicine Workflows: Practice Managers’ Perspectives

Posted at 19:42h in Clinical, Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Guest Blog

Check out a recording of the recent webinar - Pediatric Telemedicine Workflows: Practice Managers' Perspectives - hosted by Anytime Pediatrics and Allied Physicians Group. Topics Include: Payment and billing for telehealth Scheduling strategies Appointment reminders Front-desk involvement in managing telehealth visits A roundtable discussion led by Angie Connors, featuring: Leslie Baker of Allied Physicians Group | Adjuvant MaryLou...

22 Dec Is Your Pediatric Practice Ready for the Holidays?

Posted at 17:04h in Clinical, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Guest Blog

76% of consumers stated that they would like access to care via telehealth. Your pediatric practice can keep kids connected to your trusted care this holiday season and avoid a trip to the ER or Urgent Care. Learn how in this 2-minute Pro Tip from Angie Connors, Co-founder of Anytime Pediatrics...

22 Dec Answers to Your E/M Coding Questions

Posted at 16:38h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Your practice is feeling the impacts from the 2021 Office Visit E/M Coding & Documentation changes - and you have a ton of questions. Or maybe you want to know if something is a good idea or a big mistake. Relax. We’ve got you covered. With all the questions we received...

19 Dec Caring for Sick Kids During a Pandemic: Why It’s Important and Ways to Do It Safely

Posted at 16:37h in Clinical, COVID-19, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

As 2020 nears its end, the COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting communities across the country. Now that cold and flu season is here, too, children are experiencing a variety of respiratory symptoms and acute illnesses. In many areas, though, parents are feeling abandoned by their pediatricians because they are being...

12 Dec [Recorded Webinar] Practice for the 2021 E/M Coding Changes

Posted at 23:17h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Find out if your practice is ready for the 2021 Office Visit E/M Coding & Documentation changes. Watch a recording of a live, interactive event where Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP presents several case-based scenarios. After each case, you're given the opportunity to test your coding skills. Get a better understanding of...

11 Dec 21st Century Cures Act: Information Blocking

Posted at 17:42h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Shawn Rosler

Patient information has always felt like it’s clinically ours, but there’s a fine line between sharing and protecting, as well as maintaining privacy. Fortunately, the 21st Century Cures Act seeks to...

09 Dec Time-Based Coding: Deep Dive

Posted at 18:42h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

In this video, Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP takes a deeper dive into Time-based coding. This presentation includes: Brief Review of 2021 ChangesOverview of the Time Definitions included in E/M Office Visit CPT codesDescriptions of what counts vs what doesn’t countExploring note documentation to support timeDiscussion around the use of “prolonged...

09 Dec Medical Decision Making (MDM): Deep Dive

Posted at 18:29h in Clinical, Financial, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

To help you better prepare for the 2021 Office Visit E/M Coding Changes, let's take a closer look at Medical Decision Making (MDM). In this video, Dr. Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP includes: Review of 2021 Changes Overview of the MDM and Office Visit CPT codes A closer look at the 3...

01 Dec Autism, ADHD & Telemedicine

Posted at 21:27h in Clinical, COVID-19, Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

Interested in maximizing your patients' virtual behavioral health televisits? Watch a recorded webinar presented by Anytime Pediatrics and CHADIS to learn about Autism, ADHD, and Telemedicine. This presentation covers: How virtual behavioral health visits create efficiency in your practice The importance of using online questionnaires for virtual behavioral health care Tips for conducting different...