The AAP has updated and revised its RBRVS policy statement and it is included in December's Pediatrics. Yours truly provides the full PDF here, as it remains the best description of the state of RVUs and pediatrics (thanks Siousxie and the COCN). A G...
I have tried to get a little more information about the new appeals process being put into place by the signatories to the Love Settlement (you can read details here) but I am still not clear on a few things. I am told by someone who is heavily invol...
Recently, Susanne Madden predicted that the payers were going to start making “administrative” changes in the face of the economic downturn. Well, if these two examples from the last 24 hours are any indication, we’re in for a rough ride.
You don't have to spend much time with me before you hear me mumble and grumble about certain subjects, one of my favorite being the (lack of) speed at which the AAP moves and how conservative it often is when protecting the needs of its members. Ima...
OK, overdue, but done. Here's what I did...I took the top 40 RVU-valid CPT codes that our clients have performed over the last 12 months and fit them into an overall model comparing the 2008 Transitioned Non-Facility Rates to the 2009 Transitioned No...
So, the furnace broke some time last night, just in time for our first real snow. As I waited at home for the repair guy to arrive (his truck broke down on the way), I’ve had to be on the phone with my neck scrunched for the last hour. Which means no...
Yesterday, I asked if anyone knows how the awkward RBRVS GPCI system is developed. Siouxsie, of course, had the answer. In fact, more than answer. Those of you who are dinged by the GPCI breakdown should head Reed Tinsley’s quick review of it and the...
Over on PedTalk, Dr. Gewanter made a valiant attempt to post a copy of the Austim Speaks tool kit recently posted on their site. Until I can figure out how to let folks slip files into their posts on the new PedSource site, I’ll just gleefully post t...
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!
