96110 Update
I've written extensively about 96110 usage among practicing pediatricians in the past and wanted to provide an update for 2008/9.
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Non Face-to-Face Code Usage Among PCC Clients
I've mentioned the use of telephone codes in pediatric offices a few times previously, but it looks like I may have never actually provided any usage data! It just so happens that the a good friend asked me, "Are most insurance companies paying for t...
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Experts Review CCHIT and Stimulus Package
About a year ago, I shared a piece from softwareadvice.com about CCHIT (on whose Child Health Certification committee I serve). I found their original response pretty well balanced, so I now pass along their followup to the piece. I won't go through ...
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Flu Vaccine Efficacy
Let me preface this information with two important facts:
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Recorded Before a Live Audience
As though I haven't spent enough time away from home so far this year, I will be on the road giving what I think are some particularly fun and educational talks. If you are nearby, you have no excuse to not let me know. Sign up for the event or let m...
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More About The Stimulus Package and Pediatrics
I don't like to think about the blog on weekends - hey, we're busy preparing for Nowruz! - but I saw this post from Dr. Russell Libby and had to share it. I wish I had thought to do a similar calculation, but the credit goes to him:
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Stimulus Package and Pediatricians
I've had a lot of surprisingly hopeful emails hit me referring to all the "free money" docs expect to get as a result of the Obama stimulus package. Put your cynical hats on, folks, because if you think that the HIT-driven stimulus money as it's desi...
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I'm Back!
Ghana was...hard to describe. Did I "enjoy" my trip? Not really. Did I have a "good time?" That's not what I'd call it. Would I do it again? Definitely (with a caveat of needing family support). It was an overwhelming, rewarding experience that I was...
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Podcasts/Chip Hart
I've had a busy summer and just wrapped up my time at the Florida AAP chapter's "Future of Pediatrics" annual event. Thank you to those who stopped by to say hello! In a few short weeks, it will be time for the 2024 Pediatric CEO event, which I'm really excited for. I think there are a few seats left. I write, however, to draw your attention to two free resources that every pediatric practice should have bookmarked!
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