vaccines

The Effect of COVID-19 On Immunization Rates

We've shared the unequivocal data - visits are down significantly for pediatricians across the country.  Although Well Visits have slowed less than sick visits, they aren't much behind.  What does this mean for vaccination?
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Major Imms Tools Update

After working with a number of customers, I've updated two immunization tools from the blog that I've found very handy.  I'd like to thank those who spent some time with me beating them up and making them better.
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Estimating the Cost of Your Vaccine Business

Update: with the help of some excellent test subjects and some real-life data, I have significantly updated the Immunization Cost Comparison Calculator.  Try it now, tell me what you think! I am preparing my 2019 AAP NCE talk about the Business of Va...
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A Little Imms Admin Analysis Tool

Update: announcing v1.2 of the Imms Admin Analysis Tool.  I've used it in my consulting almost weekly since I put it together and...whew, I've found some things!  My own experience combined with some excellent user suggests has led to this update.  P...
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Shots Heard 'Round The World

Many of you - PCC clients, Pediatric Supergroup attendees, PMI attendees, Children's National attendees, more - have heard Dr. Todd Wolynn or his partner Chad Hermann speak about their experience being attacked via social media by a semi-organized ga...
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Podcasts/Chip Hart

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I had a great time speaking to Drs. Bravo and Rogu on their growing podcast, The Pediatric Lounge, to discuss the state of independent pediatricians and the use of data in a pediatric practice.  They are cranking out episodes (which is a good thing) and anyone who supports independent pediatricians should tune in to their effort.  What they are doing takes a tremendous amount of work and their guest list is amazing (well, besides me). They turned our conversation into back-to-back episodes (32 and 33), "Independent Pediatric Practice 2022" and "Data Data Data and Managing a Pediatric Office." If you prefer video, you catch up on their YouTube channel.
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