I get a few requests every month for when the next "pediatric coding or practice management conference is being held." Based on what I continue to see in most independent pediatric practices, this kind of education is still vital.
The NCE resembles a high school reunion more every year, for better or for worse. This year was...better. An outstanding SOAPM cruise, tons of new faces and voices, some excellent talks, and a very strong SOAPM section meeting. I took a fair number o...
I can't imagine how anyone with interest in this blog wouldn't also be a SOAPM member. But perhaps someone out there is missing out. SOAPM is, by far, the best source of pediatric practice management information on a national scale. Here's a great re...
I am enjoying my second day of the CA Chapter 1 AAP meeting here in Tahoe. As a veteran of too many regional AAP meetings, I find it easy to be dulled by the usual flight/hotel/talk/meal/hotel/flight routine - not that I mind it, of course, but it ca...
Someday, I hope our grandchildren will look back at 2014 and say, "Oh, remember all of those crazy things people used to do with silly ICD codes?" My feelings about the impending ICD-10 delay are mixed but lean towards disappointment. I feel particul...
While we wait for me to do Part II of the Great January 2014 Visit Analysis, I have three news items to share now for fear that they get buried in the next post.
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!