--- title: Test Blog (3) description: The test blog. (3) --- # Content that Helps You Manage Your Patients Better - [rvu](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/rvu) - [insurance](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/insurance) - [vaccines](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/vaccines) - [aap](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/aap) - [practice management](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/practice-management) - [benchmarks](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/benchmarks) - [coding](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/coding) - [podcast](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/podcast) - [webinar](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/webinar) ## [Stimulus Package and Pediatricians](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/stimulus-package-and-pediatricians-0) I've had a lot of surprisingly hopeful emails hit me referring to all the "free money" docs expect to get as a result of the Obama stimulus package. Put your cynical hats on, folks, because if you think that the HIT-driven stimulus money as it's desi... [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/stimulus-package-and-pediatricians-0) April 18, 2009 2 min. Read ## [Insurance Negotiation Continues](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/insurance-negotiation-continues-0) The very first blog I ever wrote was about one client's fight with an HMO. Now, more than two years later, I continue the battle. Look at this funny message I received today, edited for brevity and privacy: [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/insurance-negotiation-continues-0) April 17, 2009 1 min. Read [insurance](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/insurance), [rvu](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/rvu) ## [Imms Purchasing, Chapter 2: Physicians' Alliance](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/imms-purchasing-chapter-2-physicians-alliance-0) A few weeks ago, I did my first piece on the different group purchasing organizations focused on immunizations whom I know, Main Street Vaccines. My goal is to provide an introduction to each of the GPOs and assemble the results in a single place so ... [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/imms-purchasing-chapter-2-physicians-alliance-0) February 2, 2009 2 min. Read [vaccines](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/vaccines) ## [Imms Purchasing, Chapter 1: Main Street Vaccines](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/imms-purchasing-chapter-1-main-street-vaccines-0) This is the kind of news that is too much at the cross section of the things that interest me that I can't pass up sharing it. Now, if only I can get Iron Maiden to do a flu shot PSA, I'll be set. [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/imms-purchasing-chapter-1-main-street-vaccines-0) January 12, 2009 3 min. Read [vaccines](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/vaccines) ## [Broken Promises](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/broken-promises-0) Yes, I'm breaking my promise to post the appeal letter today. However, that's not the promise for which today's entry is titled. Something more important needs to be communicated. [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/broken-promises-0) August 6, 2008 2 min. Read [insurance](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/insurance) ## ["We will not sacrifice profitability for membership."](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/we-will-not-sacrifice-profitability-for-membership-0) They usually write themselves. [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/we-will-not-sacrifice-profitability-for-membership-0) May 16, 2008 1 min. Read [insurance](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/insurance), [rvu](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/rvu) ## [Physician's Practice Surveys](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/physicians-practice-surveys-0) Every year, Physician's Practice magazine runs a series of surveys focusing on certain practice management issues - I've referenced their income report more than once - and they are running two more right now: [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/physicians-practice-surveys-0) April 29, 2008 1 min. Read [practice management](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/practice-management) ## [Pediatric Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/pediatric-group-purchasing-organizations-gpos-0) A quick search of my blog tells me that I have mentioned the concept of Group Purchasing Organizations at least five other times already. However, given that it seems like half of the practices I visit don't take advantage of them, I guess I have to ... [Read More](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/pediatric-group-purchasing-organizations-gpos-0) April 1, 2008 1 min. Read [vaccines](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/vaccines), [aap](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/aap) # Podcasts/Chip Hart ## ["Insurance execs: Stop lining your pockets"](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/insurance-execs-stop-lining-your-pockets-0) [insurance](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/insurance), [podcast](https://chipsblog.pcc.com/test-blog/tag/podcast) December 22, 2007 [Available on iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-pediatric-practice/id1037060783) Medical Economics has commented on Susanne Madden's article about Medical Cost Ratios [link removed]. Haven't read it yet? Don't do so just before bed, it will keep you up. 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