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Kenneth L. Fenchel MA, PA
Kenneth Fenchel is Co-Founder and CEO of Independent Practice Management Services Organization, a consulting and services group he Co-Founded with Susanne Madden to help independent practices stay independent by offering solutions to the complex problems that they face on a day to day basis.
Prior to founding the Independent Practice MSO he was employed by Sandhills Pediatrics and the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance for 25 years, first as the Practice Administrator then the Chief Operating Officer. Over the course of his career he guided the group through meaningful use certification, two different EMRs, PCMH level III certification, a practice acquisition, and then a group without walls merger with another large practice. At his departure, after the merger, the alliance included 10 locations with 39 providers.
Previous to his time in Practice Administration, Ken served in the U.S. Army for 21 years, retiring as a PA. While in the Army he served as clinical director and chief medical officer at multiple facilities around the world providing health care to members of the U.S. Armed Services. He also spent 4 years at the U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences as an adjunct professor in the Medicine and Surgery Division. With a BA and MA in Health Care Management and a Physician’s Assistant degree, Ken brings to the table his formal training in management and medicine along with 46 years of practical experience to provide solutions to problems in today’s ever changing health care field.
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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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