Sorry, benchmarks will have to wait. It'll be worth it, though.
I was going to write about some cool pediatric benchmark data we've put together today, but I find this story more important and compelling. Check out Dr. Stoller's mission to Ghana on CBS.
It dawned on me that it would be helpful to let people know about valuable pediatric resources. For example, I expect to do a quick review of groups like Physicians' Alliance and Pediatric Federation...
I'm looking for some volunteers to test out our new 2007 RVU Calculation Tool. I have links to 2003-2006, but those don't work yet - I want some feedback about the 2007 first.
In 2007, CMS gave values to two important pediatric codes for the first time, the 92551 (hearing test) and the 99173 (vision screen). Sure, the values aren't astronomic, but that extra ~$10 for each...
I always forget to leave notes about where we are going to be and what we're doing when we get there! * NEW PCC Pediatric Solutions Workshop in Las Vegas, May 20
Well, sadly, not more reimbursement. That's the problem. More about it.