Itโs supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but is it? Emotions are more intense during the holidays than at other times throughout the year, and celebrating with family and friends brings ab...
Patient engagement isn't just a buzzword; it's the key to success for independent pediatric practices looking to grow and remain independent in a shifting healthcare market....
With kids away at camp and families on vacation, it's not uncommon to see a dip in appointments. However, it doesn't have to be that way. By leveraging the right tools and strategies, you can keep you...
It's summertime, and while many pediatricians dream of a relaxing getaway, the thought of leaving their practice unattended can be a major source of stress. The constant need to be available for patie...
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. ...
The vast majority of parents now find their childโs healthcare provider online. Is your pediatric practiceโs website designed to impress and convert them into patients?...
In today's digital world, doctors need to master Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to connect with potential patients online. ...
If you want to grow your pediatric practice, here are four things to consider when designing your medical website to encourage new patients to visit you....
For pediatric practices, successful vaccine management extends beyond protecting the health of their patients โ it also involves optimizing resources....
Your websiteโs design, aesthetic appeal, useability, and accessibility play a crucial role in shaping a visitor's decision to transition from a casual observer to a valued patient....
In todayโs fiercely competitive healthcare environment, creating a new website that provides a seamless user experience can make all the difference in attracting new patients and keeping your curren...
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 t...
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, pediatr...
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 hand...
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 need...
In todayโs digital age, online reviews have become a crucial aspect of every business. Thatโs why itโs essential to understand the impact they can have on the success of your pediatric practice....
Now is a great time to encourage families in your practice to turn their focus to well visits for their children....
When infants and babies feel secure in their relationships with their closest caregivers, it provides a positive impact on their overall mental health. Ensuring pediatric practices meet these needs ca...
SEO, or search engine optimization, has a significant influence on online businesses, including pediatric practices....
Very few things about medical billing are straightforward, but itโs especially true in pediatrics. Proper coding, modifiers, and changes in Medicaid rules and payer guidelines can turn a simple offi...
We are fortunate that diseases like polio, mumps, and diphtheria are now words most young people only know from history lessons โ not from first-hand experience with the diseases that were an ever-p...
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, itโs critical that pediatricians and pediatric practices have a robust system for managing and sharing important patient information. In this blog, w...
KPIs help practices achieve their goals by establishing a concrete way to measure their progress. If you donโt track your progress, itโs hard to know which aspects of your practice require improve...
The national impact of an employee shortage is being felt as demand for physical and mental healthcare services outstrips supply. After spending much of the pandemic innovating new ways to keep staff ...
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...
Many of us have experienced trauma over the last few years as weโve been forced to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, social unrest, and a dire economic outlook. Unfort...
Operating a pediatric practice that runs on time is essential not just to your practice families, itโs important to your staff as well. ...
Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) are at the center of a movement toward improved resource sharing. Understanding the basics of CINs and how they can benefit your patients and your practice is the...
Making self-care a priority is essential when you work in a healthcare setting. Day in and day out, you spend a large portion of your day caring for the well-being of your patients, but over time, it ...
Cultivating the patient-provider connection is essential to delivering an exceptional patient engagement experience at your pediatric practice. Itโs up to you to reimagine what the future of medicin...
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...
Parents, researchers, pediatricians, and front-line mental health providers are all saying the same thing: there is an ongoing mental health crisis among youth in America. Taking action to mitigate th...
One common thread that comes up often in conversations among pediatric providers and their staff is that the last several years have been exhausting. Pediatricians in cities, suburbs, and rural areas ...
While Medicaid has been used as a way to provide healthcare services to Americans for decades, individuals within the healthcare system, including pediatric providers, do not fully understand it....
All employees deserve to feel fulfilled, appreciated and engaged in their jobs. Nurturing employee engagement is an important part of running any pediatric practice; when done correctly, it benefits y...
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders present in childhood. Despite receiving significant attention throughout the last 30 years, do...
Medical professionals and public health officials across the United States are expressing concern about the growing rise of youth behavioral health visits in our nationโs hospitals. While alarming, ...
Since early 2020, many pediatric practices have been forced to juggle increased patient demand against new safety precautions and a reduction in the number of people they have on staff. The COVID pand...
Revenue cycle management is too significant to hand over to just anyone. You need a safe, trusted partner and expert who communicates well and produces results. ...
Recent legislation allows children to take mental health days off from public school, but not all states are on board. See where your state stands, and how you can advocate to include mental health se...
Learning to communicate with patients online has been a central hallmark of the COVID-19 pandemic for pediatric practices. However, evaluating whether your practice is succeeding in this area can be a...
Many young children and teens struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, organizations like Duck Cup Memorial Fund are stepping into the fray to bring more awareness to this issue. Sara Jutz...
Rich Szabo, MD, joined the PediaTricks Podcast to discuss "Pediatric Mental Health - Seeing the Whole Childโ to address the ongoing mental health crisis, what may be exacerbating these issues for ou...
Social media can be polarizing, but there are many benefits that can be gained from using it as a patient engagement tool in your practice. Having open lines of communication with patients and their f...
Some of the best summer activities can also help children decompress from a stressful school year, which can help improve troubling mental health symptoms. As social distancing measures are now relaxe...
Itโs no surprise thatย pediatric mental health issuesย have skyrocketed to unrivaled levels as children have been forced to navigate the challenges that have come with the last two years of the COVI...
Each May, we celebrate National Childrenโs Mental Health Week to underscore the importance of nurturing positive mental health among our nationโs youth. This year, from May 1st-7th, the awareness ...
It is no surprise that children andย youth mental healthย has suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools forced to switch back and forth between remote learning and in-class education...
For many parents, raising kids that have a healthy relationship with social media can be a challenge. Why? Because social media is ubiquitous....
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