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31 Oct

Posted at 15:34h in Financial, Growing Your Practice, RCM + Billing, Reporting, Staying Independent by

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Numbers don’t change anything — until you know what to do with them. Benchmarking gives pediatric practices a clear view of how they’re performing, but clarity alone doesn’t create change. The real value comes when you take those insights and turn them into practical, everyday actions that boost efficiency, strengthen the financial health of your practice, and improve patient care. In this post, we’ll explore how pediatric practices use benchmarking data to make informed decisions, prioritize improvements, and get measurable results without adding unnecessary work. Finding the “Why” Behind the Numbers One of the biggest...

24 Oct

Posted at 20:42h in Financial, Growing Your Practice, Reporting, Staying Independent by

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Seeing your practice clearly means looking beyond your gut. Running a pediatric practice comes with its fair share of surprises. Some days you’re flooded with sick visits; other days, the schedule feels like it has holes big enough to drive a toy car through. Payments fluctuate, patient flow changes, and even your best guesses about what’s “normal” can be way off. That’s where pediatric benchmarking changes the game. Instead of wondering how your practice is performing, benchmarking lets you see it — clearly, objectively, and in context. It’s not about keeping up with competitors down...

07 Aug

Posted at 13:58h in Clinical by

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In recent blogs, we explored why pediatrics demands a unique approach to AI technology and the tangible benefits of pediatric AI from the eyes of pediatricians who were instrumental in evaluating, selecting, and developing a pediatric AI solution. The focal point of both of these discussions was Opie AI™ - Office Practicum’s pediatric AI-powered documentation assistant, designed specifically for pediatric clinicians. But how does Opie AI actually perform when it's time to document the real-life moments that unfold in a pediatric exam room? To shed some light on this, Dr. Nick Jernigan, a...

01 Jul

Posted at 13:00h in Clinical by

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In a recent blog, we explored Opie AI™ — an AI-powered assistant designed specifically for pediatric clinicians. As the first pediatric-specific AI scribe on the market, Opie AI is changing how providers manage clinical documentation and deliver care. But what does pediatric AI actually mean to the clinicians who rely on it every day? In the field of pediatrics, where developing trusted, long-term relationships with patients and families is crucial, the burden of documentation can take time and attention away from what matters most: providing high-quality care that supports children now and sets...

11 Jun

Posted at 18:46h in Clinical by

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how healthcare professionals handle documentation. According to a recent AMA survey, AI use in patient care documentation jumped from 38% in 2023 to 66% in 2024. One of the most promising developments is the emergence of the AI scribe, the modern evolution of a centuries-old role. While early scribe tools focused on transcription, today’s AI scribes are modernizing how clinicians document care. But, there’s a problem… most AI scribe tools learn from adult-based medical information and lack the precision needed for the nuances of pediatric care. Enter...

31 Jul

Posted at 14:57h in Clinical, Connectivity, Staying Independent by

Imagine starting every visit with a complete picture of the patient's health journey, whether they are new or established. Picture having instant access to everything from a patient's growth chart and immunization records to specialist consultations and ED visits. Then, imagine being able to digitize your entire new patient intake process. No more relying on incomplete information or a parent's recollection....

20 Mar

Posted at 20:53h in Financial, RCM + Billing by

Very few things about medical billing are straightforward, but it’s especially true in pediatrics. Proper coding, modifiers, and changes in Medicaid rules and payer guidelines can turn a simple office visit into a minefield of dependencies. Add staffing shortages and the challenge of finding qualified medical billers to the mix, and it further exacerbates the stress of billing for pediatric practices. When it comes to running a pediatric practice, the days of “one size fits all” are over. You can no longer thrive and work efficiently using a generic, non-specialty-specific EHR, and the same is true for billing and revenue cycle...

06 Mar

Posted at 18:42h in Connectivity, Patient Engagement by

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 Act. We also provide best practice guidelines and a FREE workbook to help you develop your own information sharing policies. Understanding the Implications of the 21st Century Cures Act The 21st Century Cures Act is a federal law that contains a number of provisions that impact information sharing in healthcare. Title IV...

15 Nov

Posted at 15:06h in Clinical, Growing Your Practice, Mental Health by

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 alike are burned out and they’re facing what seems like an insurmountable combination of increased expectations and decreased practice resources....

25 Oct

Posted at 13:14h in Clinical, Mental Health, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by

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, doctors and researchers are still uncovering new potential causes, contributing factors, and treatment options for those with ADHD....

11 Oct

Posted at 18:33h in Clinical, Mental Health, Patient Engagement, Staying Independent by

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 pandemic has been a significant stressor on the pediatric community, with one survey finding that 60% of pediatricians were experiencing at least one dimension of burnout....

13 Sep

Posted at 16:32h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by

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 challenge. The scope of communication in healthcare varies, and there’s no one standard metric that providers can use to measure their progress....

07 Sep

Posted at 18:58h in Mental Health, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by

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, the Executive Director of Duck Cup Memorial Fund, recently spoke on the PediaTricks podcast to share more information about how their organization is working to meet this moment, and make mental health and suicide prevention a much easier subject to speak about openly. ...

22 Jun

Posted at 13:12h in Mental Health, Whole Child by

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 relaxed, and more activities become available, children may need some encouragement to step outside of their comfort zone and get more engaged in a world that may still feel overwhelming. You should be ready to listen to their concerns and work with them to find activities that feel both fun and safe. ...

01 Jun

Posted at 18:47h in Clinical, Mental Health, Whole Child by

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 share ideas about programs, policies, and best practices that will positively impact the mental health of youth and adolescents in the US....

04 May

Posted at 19:10h in Mental Health, Whole Child by

Each May, we celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Week to underscore the importance of nurturing positive mental health among our nation’s youth. This year, from May 1st-7th, the awareness week will emphasize the vital importance of building strong emotional health for children’s long-term development and overall wellness....

06 Apr

Posted at 22:24h in Connectivity, EHR Implementation by

Breaking up is hard to do, but that doesn’t mean you should stay! Don’t let the challenges of implementing a data transfer hold you back from switching to a better pediatric EHR system. It might well be a challenging process, but it will be worth it over the long term. The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) among pediatricians was already almost 80% in 2012, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many of those practices who implemented EHRs back then are now reaching the point of needing to upgrade their systems. This often means changing software vendors,...

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