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Changes to CME and Speaking Engagements

For years, I have unintentionally made the rounds of the pediatric speakers circuit, as many of you know. I enjoy the public speaking process simply because I learn so much and all of my best "material" comes from either being in an office or in fron...
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AAP Federal Health Care Reform Update #2

Just yesterday, we had an update from the AAP about how healthcare reform items are taking shape in Washington. Now, we have a new one, a little more fresh. The most important part is the "ACADEMY PERSPECTIVE" I think.
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AAP Federal Health Care Reform Update

Today, I share a memo from the Federal Affairs desk of the AAP that pediatricians and their staff should consider. Normally, I gloss over stuff like this (admit it, you do, too), but the comments Obama has made about child health are important and I ...
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CCHIT Followup

This is the blog that was never meant to be. Two times, now, I have lost the entire thing just before posting due to a quick trigger finger. Ay yi yi. I will fight the WWW Gods, though, and make it happen.
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Chronic Disease Management 101

I might be at an all-time backup on blog entries, but wanted to share this article quickly. After doing two classes about this very example here at the UC in the last 24 hours, Lynn sent me this piece about the very example I use! Way to go, Lynn.
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Podcasts/Chip Hart

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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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