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…

June is Here: Maximizing Opportunities for Camp and Sports Physicals in Pediatric Practices

As June arrives, students eagerly wrap up the school year and look forward to summer activities such as camps, sports, and other outdoor adventures. For pediatric practices, this time presents a unique opportunity to engage with families and ensure children are prepared for their summer activities. Camp physicals, sports physicals, and annual well visits are…

Guiding Pediatric Practice Leaders on Transitioning Patients Post-College Graduation

May is a significant month for many young adults as they celebrate their college graduations and prepare to embark on new chapters in their lives. For pediatric practices, this milestone often signifies the need to transition these patients to adult healthcare providers. Managing this transition smoothly is crucial for both the patients’ continued health and…

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April Showers Bring Pediatric Illnesses: A Guide for Pediatric Practice Owners

As we transition from winter to spring, pediatric practices often see a shift in the types of illnesses that affect their young patients. April brings warmer weather and blooming flowers, but it also ushers in a range of seasonal illnesses that can impact children. Pediatric practice owners need to adapt their management strategies to effectively…

Understanding the Change Healthcare Outage of February and March 2024: What Pediatric Practice Owners Need to Know

In early 2024, many healthcare providers, including pediatric practices, were significantly impacted by an unexpected outage at Change Healthcare, a leading healthcare technology company. This disruption, spanning from late February to early March, affected various services and caused widespread concern among medical professionals who rely on Change Healthcare’s systems for their daily operations. Here’s a…

Winter Wellness: Navigating Pediatric Practice Challenges Amidst Seasonal Changes

Winter brings a host of seasonal changes that pediatric practice owners must navigate to ensure the well-being of their young patients. As the temperature drops and cold and flu season peaks, pediatric practices face unique challenges. In this article, we will explore some key strategies to promote winter wellness in your pediatric practice. Strengthening Preventive…

Navigating the Holidays: Pediatric Practice Management Strategies for December

Introduction: As the holiday season approaches, pediatric practices must prepare for the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing patient care, staff schedules, and overall practice operations. This time of year can be hectic for both families and healthcare professionals, but with thoughtful planning and strategic management, pediatric practices can ensure a smooth and…

Navigating Pediatric Practice Management During Thanksgiving: Tips for Seamless Holiday Scheduling

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, pediatric practices must strategically manage their schedules to ensure a balance between providing quality care and allowing staff to enjoy the holiday festivities. Here are some essential considerations for pediatric practice management during Thanksgiving and the holiday season: 1. Early Communication: Begin by communicating with your staff well in advance. Discuss…

Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) – RSV Prevention for Babies: Considerations for Pediatric Practice Managers and Leaders

Background The RSV prevention, Beyfortus (nirsevimab) which is a monoclonal antibody, was approved by the FDA on July 17, 2023.  The CDC and ACIP provided recommendations which were published in the MMWR on August 25, 2023. The FDA accelerated approval of Beyfortus since the RSV prevention was categorized as “Breakthrough Therapy Designation”.  Note that Beyfortus…