Blogs/Chip Hart
A couple of years ago, Dr. Ari Brown posted on SOAPM that she could offer discounts to pediatricians who wanted to purchase copies of her book Baby 411 (or Toddler 411 or Expecting 411). I asked her to send that information when the next version is r...
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Free and Legal 2026 RVU/RBRVS Calculator
Welcome to the free 2026 RVU Calculator. As you may know, the AMA won’t let anyone freely distribute an RVU calculator that includes CPT codes without signing a limiting and expensive licensing agreement. In an abundance of caution and, because in ou...
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2026 RVU Analysis: GPCI Comparison
Every year, I review the latest RVU release to understand how the changes will affect my clients and other independent pediatric practices - you can see my pediatric comparison here. Since 2020, it's been a somewhat muted endeavor because all the pay...
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Impact of 2026 RVUs on Pediatricians
Every year, I analyze the impact of the RVU changes on pediatricians. Why? Because what the Feds do each year has a profound, downstream effect on pediatricians. Going through this process is also how I figured out what was happening with immunizatio...
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Charting the Future - A New Pediatric Podcast
I'd like to introduce Charting the Future, a new pediatric podcast featuring independent pediatricians from around the country.
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Is The Downcoding Bogeyman Real?
By now, you have heard of CIGNA's announcement to begin automatically downcoding E&M claims based on ICD-10 alone and not physician notes, etc. I don't believe for a second that this decision has anything to do with capturing code fraud and has e...
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PMI 2026 - More Seats Available
I have a lot to share, suddenly. Details about The Great Downcoding (AETNA!), the 2026 RVU values, oh - and my new podcast. But this news is more timely.
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Where Are You Losing Money?
If you read my blog, I expect that you look at your P&L statements regularly. Ever look at it and... wonder? You're working hard, seeing patients, and collecting money well, but the results don't reflect the effort. It’s a frustrating feeling, an...
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Podcasts/Chip Hart
I'd like to introduce Charting the Future, a new pediatric podcast featuring independent pediatricians from around the country.
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