pediatric ehr Tag

15 Nov Providing Grace in Times of Stress: Solutions for Pediatric Practices

Posted at 15:06h in Clinical, Managing your Practice by Darice Warren

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...

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08 Nov Putting Medicaid Knowledge Into Practice for Pediatricians

Posted at 17:48h in Financial, Managing your Practice, Podcasts by Darice Warren

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...

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25 Oct ADHD Awareness Month: Understanding a Shared Experience

Posted at 13:14h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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...

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11 Oct Setting Up Your Pediatric Practice for Success when Business is Anything But Normal

Posted at 18:33h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Vaccine Management by Darice Warren

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...

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04 Oct Here’s What you Need to Know to Prepare for the 2022-23 Flu Season

Posted at 13:20h in Clinical, Vaccine Management by Darice Warren

This flu season, ensuring patients over six months of age get vaccinated is critically important to help avoid illness. Getting vaccinated against influenza also helps...

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27 Sep Three Key Factors to Consider for Outsourced Revenue Cycle Management Success

Posted at 12:47h in Financial by Kate Lunt

Revenue cycle management is too significant to hand over to just anyone. You need a safe, trusted partner and expert who communicates well and...

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20 Sep The Case for Student Mental Health Days in America’s Schools

Posted at 12:47h in Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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,...

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13 Sep Communicating with your Patients for Pediatric Success

Posted at 16:32h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Podcasts, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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...

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07 Sep Youth Suicide Prevention – When “Fine” Isn’t Fine

Posted at 18:58h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Podcasts, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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...

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23 Aug Leveraging Social Media as a Communication Tool for Pediatric Practices

Posted at 17:13h in Clinical, Marketing your Practice, Patient Engagement, Podcasts by Darice Warren

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....

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17 Aug Results from The Trevor Project 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Posted at 15:18h in Clinical, Whole Child by Darice Warren

The Trevor Project is one of this nation’s foremost non-profit organizations focusing on the mental health of of youth and young adults in the LGBTQ...

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26 Jul Telehealth – It’s Not Just for Pandemics

Posted at 16:07h in Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Podcasts by Darice Warren

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, telehealth has been one of the most influential tools providers use to serve their patients. Claims have soared...

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21 Jul The “No Surprises Act” and Pediatric Patient Billing

Posted at 15:35h in Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Podcasts by Darice Warren

The No Surprises Act creates protections against unanticipated medical bills. These unexpected medical bills are an unfortunate reality of the pediatrics landscape – they happen...

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22 Jun Summer Activities for Teens and Tweens that Promote Mental Wellness

Posted at 13:12h in Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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...

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01 Jun How Screenings Help Identify and Address Pediatric Mental Health Challenges

Posted at 18:47h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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...

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12 May This May, Become a Mental Health Advocate for Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted at 13:35h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

This year, Mental Health Awareness Month feels especially timely, as scientific publications and news pieces continue to chronicle the ongoing mental health crisis in America....

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04 May Healthy Children, Healthy Future: Understanding the Importance of Pediatric Mental Health

Posted at 19:10h in Clinical, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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...

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27 Apr Autism Acceptance Month Celebrates Differences to Ignite Change

Posted at 16:43h in Clinical, Whole Child by Darice Warren

April is Autism Acceptance Month (AAM), a month-long celebration devoted to raising advocacy for and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This year marks the...

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27 Apr Results from the First Mental Health Report Card for American Schools

Posted at 16:21h in Clinical, Whole Child by Darice Warren

It is no surprise that children and youth mental health has suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools forced to switch back and forth between remote...

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27 Apr How to Identify & Help Children Struggling with Their Mental Health During the Pandemic

Posted at 15:59h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

The past couple of years of uncertainty, loss, and change have had a profound impact on our nation’s youth. Even prior to the pandemic, rates...

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27 Apr Social Media and Its Impact on Children’s Mental Health: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted at 15:11h in Clinical, Patient Engagement by Darice Warren

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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18 May 4 Reasons Why You Need a Strong Financial Policy for Your Pediatric Practice

Posted at 16:23h in Financial, Pediatric EHR, Reporting by Melissa Habar

One strategy to help with the increasing patient responsibility of healthcare costs, is to implement and enforce a strong financial policy....

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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...

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06 Apr How to Transfer Data Successfully to a New EHR Vendor

Posted at 22:24h in Pediatric EHR by Brett Cleary

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...

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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...

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02 Apr 3 Ways to Prevent and Reduce Denials

Posted at 19:19h in Financial, Pediatric EHR, Reporting by Elizabeth Feliciano

Now more than ever, it is critical for revenue cycle leaders and physician practices to determine ways to maximize cash flow....

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31 Mar Thrive Financially with a Quality Initiatives Project

Posted at 16:26h in Financial, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Reporting by Cindy Malek

Quality initiatives are an essential part of becoming recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). However, quality is essential for all pediatric practices, not just...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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10 Mar Strategies for Introducing New Technology to Patients

Posted at 19:20h in Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Marc Abercrombie

Whether you’re seeing patients in person, via telehealth, or with a combination of both, technology is quickly becoming a necessary element to your pediatric practice’s...

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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19 Feb Pediatric Practice Checklist for 21st Century Cures Act

Posted at 22:23h in Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Office Practicum

As of April 5, 2021, health care providers, health IT vendors, and health information exchanges may not engage in information blocking. To ensure your practice...

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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...

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13 Feb Interoperability: Playing Well with Others

Posted at 21:57h in Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR by Guest Blog

When we think about information — and specifically, about patient information — one of the first things to come to mind is the problem of...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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24 Jan Now is the Time to Check for Unbilled Items

Posted at 15:24h in COVID-19, Financial, Pediatric EHR, Reporting by Suzanne Berman, MD, FAAP

COVID-19 is the gift that keeps on giving -- quarantines, social distancing, shuttering at home. It’s taking a toll on our families, communities, and practices.  Although...

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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 -...

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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...

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