vaccines

Welcome 2009 (A Look Back)

I've taken the last week or so off and, technically, I am still off asI sit at home in the kitchen to help keep the new puppy company. I havesome long overdue content to get out, but I'll toss up these gems fornow.
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90465 Debate Revisited

I have some very interesting continued news about TriCare and I've had a piece about Main Street Vaccines building for a week or two, now, but I have to address this issue first.
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Vaccine Refusal Dismissal Letters

Over on one of the coding lists, someone asked for a copy of a "a sample discharge letter for non-compliant families who refuse to vaccinate?" and I could have sworn I had a few handy. And I didn't. A quick appeal to PedTalk got me a pair of items qu...
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Tricare and Immunizations

Many times I have made the following statement at the front of a room: "The only payers you can't negotiate with are Medicare and the state-run Medicaids. Everyone else will negotiate." Everyone, that is, except for Tricare. Tricare, as most of you k...
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Vaccine Waivers Galore

My apologies for the recent hiatus. In the year and a half I’ve been blogging, I haven’t gone more than 3-4 days between posts, I think, except for the last week. Even during vacation. It’s just been a super busy week. We’re Shipping Out To Boston to...
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AAP's 2009 RBRVS Response

Thanks to my new bf at the AAP (to whom I am significantly indebted), here is a copy of the AAP's response to the proposed RVU changes for 2009. I wrote about this a few weeks ago and would like to remind you all that you have one more day to get you...
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Podcasts/Chip Hart

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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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