Optimizing Office Hours for Pediatric Practices in November: A Guide to Maximizing Efficiency and Patient Care

As a pediatric practice owner, you understand that November brings unique challenges and opportunities. Between flu season, school-related illnesses, and the holiday rush, patient demand can vary significantly. Scheduling your office hours effectively during this month is essential to balance your team’s efficiency with high-quality patient care. Here’s how to optimize your office hours during…

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Maximize Your Year-End Quality Incentives: Focus on Well Visits Before December 31st

As we approach the end of the year, pediatric practices face a unique opportunity to boost both patient health outcomes and financial incentives. Quality Incentive Programs (QIPs) are increasingly tied to timely well-child visits, and the months leading up to December 31st are critical for meeting these benchmarks. Here’s how your pediatric practice can leverage…

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Fall Vaccinations: Influenza Vaccine, RSV immunization and COVID-19 Vaccine

On August 26, 2024, the CDC published the respiratory vaccine codes and crosswalk tables for RSV, COVID-19, and influenza.  This article provides some background information and considerations related to the upcoming fall vaccination season for influenza, RSV and COVID-19.   Each Pediatric practice has choices related to their approach and management of these immunizations available…

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Optimize Your Practice’s Potential while helping out your patients with Back-to-School Physicals: A Guide for Pediatricians

As a pediatrician who owns their practice, back-to-school season is a prime opportunity to engage with your community, provide essential health services, and grow your business. Back-to-school physicals are more than just a routine check-up—they’re a chance to ensure your young patients are ready for a successful school year. Here’s how you can make the…

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Clarification on New Code G2211 – Visit Complexity inherent to E&M associated with Medical Care Services

In 2024, there is a new code that has had much discussion related to ‘appropriate use’.  This discussion included a number of publications from the American Academy of Pediatrics.    Based on the guidelines and discussions, below is the basic information related to this new 2024 code. What is this code for? This code was…

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