Final 96110 and More Personalized Medicine
I have some fascinating data about the after hours, etc., codes (9905x) coming, but I wanted to share these two followup tidbits before I forget:
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insurance
"We will not sacrifice profitability for membership."
They usually write themselves.
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96110 - Great News From Cigna (I Don't Make This Stuff Up)
During the production of this blog, I have noticed a certain amount of serendipity with the information I take the time to share. If I mention, say, the concept of concierge medicine, I'll get a call the next day out of the blue from a client who is ...
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Coordination of Care Form (and Good Story #175)
Dr. Rona Stein, in response to a request on PedTalk for a "good form [you] use to track time for coordination of care" was generous enough to offer the following form. It may not be the Magna Carta, but it works and I really appreciate her effort and...
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Insured Suffering, Too
Ripe from the NYTimes two days ago, our very own Richard Lander, M.D., quoted:
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Perhaps I Spoke Too Soon (More UHC/Ingenix and Oxford/Alerts)
Just as Dr. Stoller hit PedTalk with the info, I was reading the teaser over on FierceHealthcare:
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Medical Economics and Concierge Medicine
I've got a stack of things to post, but I want to get this one out before I wake up the kids and start a new Monday. Here is an excellent piece about concierge medicine from Medical Economics. I don't call it excellent because it supports some of my ...
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Verden Does It Again
I really can't make too much of the quarterly Verden Rankings. Anyone sitting down to negotiate with an insurance company or analyze contracts should have a copy in hand. It's not only free, but you can't get that kind of information anywhere else. A...
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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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