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Brandon Betancourt
Brandon has an extensive background in business strategy, marketing, financial analysis, operations, and organizational behavior. With over 20 years of leadership and management experience, Brandon brings unique insight and a wealth of experience to the Pediatric Management Institute.
In 2004, with his wife – and pediatrician – Brandon co-founded Salud Pediatrics, a private practice in the wester-suburbs of Chicago. In this role, he oversees and manages all administrative responsibilities for the practice.
Fiercehealth, Medical Economics, AMA News, and Medscape have spotlighted Brandon. He has also contributed articles on practice management to Pediatric Consultant 360 online, KevinMd.com and AAP News. Brandon has been a faculty member for the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Conference and Exhibition – as well as local AAP chapters – lectured at the Pediatric Institute Conference and other industry events.
As a business management consultant, Brandon works closely with organizations to help them become competitive, sustainable and healthy. He excels at quickly framing business problems, prioritize root causes and lead multidisciplinary teams team both in strategic and implementation engagement.
Brandon and his wife Joanna live in Chicago. They have three children, Brianna, Alexandra, and Alan. When Brandon is not busy with parental duties, analyzing Salud Pediatrics account receivables or coaching leadership teams, you can find him writing professional bios in the third person.
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New data from the CDC reveals that obesity rates have gone up in the US. Karen Hacker, M.D., M.P.H., director of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion said that additional support for obesity prevention and treatment is an urgent priority. For more info on the findings, click here.
"The data show that the states with the highest obesity prevalence rates were Louisiana, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, where over 40% of the adult population was obese.
In terms of regional differences, the Midwest and the South exhibited the highest obesity prevalence rates, with approximately 36% of adults grappling with obesity in these regions in 2022. In the Northeast and West, the figures stood at around 30%."
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Obesity rates increasing across the country: CDC
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions against the use of low-carbohydrate diets for children and adolescents with or at risk of developing diabetes. Low-carb diets for managing diabetes or weight can be too restrictive and can cause growth deceleration, nutritional deficiencies, poor bone health, and disordered eating behaviors. Click here to read more.
"Children aged 4 to 18 years should get 10% to 30% of their total energy intake as protein to support normal growth and development. Another 25% to 35% of energy intake should come from fat, mostly from polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids and less than 10% from saturated fats. Carbohydrates then provide the remaining 45%-65% energy requirements, with the recommendation that not more than 10% of calories per day come from added sugars."
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Safety Concerns Over Low-Carbohydrate Diets to Manage Diabetes in Children
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Despite increasing popularity of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets for managing diabetes in adults, there are safety concerns to consider for youth with diabetes or prediabetes who are restricti...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking to switch to a new EHR system for your pediatric practice? PCC shares 5 ways to make the process more simple and painless!
"A smooth switch to a new EHR system requires effective communication and training for your staff and patients. You should explain the reasons, benefits, and changes of switching and then ask for their input and feedback. This will help them feel more involved, engaged, and satisfied.
You should also keep them updated on the progress, challenges, and issues of switching, and be honest about any risks or drawbacks, such as downtime, glitches, or learning curves."
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5 Ways To Make Switching EHR Systems Painless for Pediatricians
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Switching EHRs doesn’t have to be scary. Learn how PCC can help you transition to a new system that improves your practice and patient care.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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