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Outsourcing chronic care management can have many benefits for small practices. Here are tips on how to successfully implement a CCM program that would be advantageous for both your practice and patients.
"Successfully implementing a CCM program starts with laying the operational groundwork: integrating new staff and installing healthIT software. Committing time and resources into integrating remote care managers early on is critical to reaping the benefits long term. By treating remote care coordinators as true extensions of your staff, adapting to the culture, tone, and workflow of your practice, they eventually become integral parts of practice operations, and in some cases, may even be willing to work in the office a few days a week to get additional face-to-face time with practice staff and patients. This frees up existing staff to manage other important tasks."
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How to successfully outsource chronic care management at a small practice
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Pfizer reports positive results for COVID-19 vaccine in children. Read the latest here.
"Pfizer and COVID-19 vaccine development partner BioNTech reported Monday positive topline results from a pivotal trial of the vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years. The vaccine was determined to be safe and well tolerated in the youngest age group yet to receive the 2-shot series, according to a Pfizer press statement.
Results of the phase 2/3 trial showed a robust neutralizing antibody response to the 2-dose regimen of 10 µg administered 21 days apart—a dose smaller than the 30-µg given to people aged ≥12 years. The antibody responses among the younger volunteers were comparable to that seen in trials of the vaccine in those aged 16 to 25 years, according to the company. Side effects, too, were comparable to those seen in the older cohort."
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Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Sept. 21, 2021
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The AAP has new recommendations for using consistent terminology to describe and classify unexpected and unexplained infant deaths.
"Throughout the years, many new terms have been used to classify infant deaths to reflect whether they are believed to be accidental or undetermined or fall under other categories," said Dr. Vincent J. Palusci, MD, MS, FAAP, a co-author of the report.
"This has led to inconsistencies in terms used, which in turn increases the chances of communication errors and misunderstandings. Our goal is to establish uniform and shared terminology so that we can best support families after their loss and work to prevent more deaths."
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Defining Terminology for Unexpected, Unexplained Infant Deaths
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Participating in New Healthcare Exchange Plans
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | February 19, 2014 |
By Susanne Madden
It is early with regard to the healthcare exchange plans and yet practices across the country are already feeling the impact. It’s not just consumers who have experienced problems while attempting to sign up for the exchange plans on the healthcare.gov website; providers too are dealing with major headaches as they navigate through the first couple of months of this new system.
Looking for more information about the effects of healthcare reform on your medical practice? Join us May 2 & 3 in Newport Beach, Calif., for Practice Rx, a new conference for physicians and office administrators.
Let me explain. The insurance companies created something called “narrow networks” within their full network of providers. What that means is that only a subset of physicians within any given insurance company’s network “qualified” for participation in the exchange plans. The result is that while some physicians got rolled into these plans, others were excluded, even though they participate in some of the other products with that particular insurance company. For example, a physician could be participating with an HMO and a PPO-type product, but be excluded from the exchange product. This has created a dilemma for many practices. On the one hand, it means no new business coming in from new exchange members. On the other hand, it also means scrambling to hold onto existing patients that have switched to these new, lower-priced health insurance products.
Medical Practice Super Groups, Are They for You?
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPHYSICIANS PRACTICE Pearl | November 20, 2013 |
By Susanne Madden
Practices today are facing challenges such as lower earnings, more complex regulations, higher costs, obligations to create higher-quality care and produce better outcomes, all while they see other colleagues merge or become acquired by local hospitals or healthcare systems. So at least once a week I get an inquiry from a physician asking, “Should I sell my practice?”
There is no single answer to that question. It depends on many factors, including whether or not the practice is in good financial shape and if it is well managed. I do consider those to be two of the strongest indicators for successfully remaining independent. However, the options shouldn’t be limited to either selling or remaining independent.
New Measures in Pay-for-Performance Programs
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | October 16, 2013 | Physician Compensation, Payers, Pearls, Performance
By Susanne Madden
Pay-for-performance programs are beginning to shift to emphasize outcomes. Here’s what your practice needs to know about new initiatives.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/physician-compensation/new-measures-pay-performance-programs
Marketing Your Patient-Centered Medical Home
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | August 28, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Marketing, Pearls, Practice Models
By Susanne Madden
You’ve received recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, now be sure to market that fact effectively to prospective and current patients.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/healthcare-reform/marketing-your-patient-centered-medical-home
Improving Care Coordination in Your Practice
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | June 12, 2013 | Pearls, Finance, Managers Administrators, Patient Relations
By Susanne Madden
Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare – effective care coordination can help.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/improving-care-coordination-your-practice
Providing Healthcare Coverage for Your Medical Practice Employees
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | April 17, 2013 | Pearls, Finance, Healthcare Reform, Staff
By Susanne Madden
Providing healthcare insurance for your employees can sometimes seem impossible. But don’t despair. There are new options to help your practice afford coverage.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/providing-healthcare-coverage-your-medical-practice-employees
The Benefits of Social Media: Blogging about Your Medical Practice
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | January 30, 2013 | Pearls, Marketing, Mobile, Patient Relations
By Susanne Madden
Much has been written about “social media” and while it seems like a great way to promote a retail business, is it a good tool for your practice?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/benefits-social-media-blogging-about-your-medical-practice
FAQs About Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Programs
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenBy now you have likely encountered the term “Patient-
Make the Most of Patient Education Opportunities at Your Practice
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | September 18, 2012 | Pearls, Patient Relations, Staff, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
Do you think your patients would rather be educated by their provider or by Dr. WebMD? Make your practice the place patients can go to learn about their healthcare from the person they trust most — you.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/make-most-patient-education-opportunities-your-practice
Building a Website for Your Practice
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | December 28, 2011 | Pearls, Marketing, Operations, Technology, Patient Relations, Managers Administrators, Patient Portals
By Susanne Madden
Even if you’ve had a site for years, it’s worth reevaluating what information lives there and update it from time to time.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/building-website-your-practice