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The pediatric COVID-19 vaccine isn't here yet, but there's still some preparation that pediatricians must do early this year. Here's info on the latest changes in the COVID-19 pandemic for pediatricians and the initial vaccine distribution via PCC.
"Qualified healthcare workers, including pediatricians, can apply to administer the COVID-19 vaccine during the first wave of vaccine rollouts via an agreement with the CDC and by signing up with their state’s vaccination program, which is sometimes the state medical board, the state vaccination program, or another body."
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Join Susanne Madden, CEO of The Verden Group, at the 2021 PMI Conference, starting next Thursday! The conference will be held online. Click here for details.
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Using Job Descriptions to Improve Medical Staff Performance
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | November 16, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Pearls, Performance, Productivity, Staff, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
Creating well-written job descriptions for all of your practice’s positions is a must-do for your practice.
See more at: http://www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/using-job-descriptions-improve-medical-staff-performance
Inexpensive Alternatives to EHRs
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl, Conference Report | October 19, 2011 | Pearls, EHR, Hardware, Technology
By Susanne Madden
For small practices, the ongoing monthly costs of an EHR may simply not be affordable. So what alternatives are out there?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/inexpensive-alternatives-ehrs
Do You Need a Nurse Practitioner?
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | September 30, 2010 | Pearls, Hiring Firing, Patient Relations, Staff, Staff Salary Survey
By Susanne Madden
With a growing shortage of primary-care physicians, NPs are fast becoming the resource of choice.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/do-you-need-nurse-practitioner
Writing an Actionable Mission Statement
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | September 13, 2011 | Pearls, Marketing, Operations, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
A company’s mission statement should represent the core values and ideals of the founders’ vision for their practice.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/writing-actionable-mission-statement
Updating your Employee Manual
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | August 10, 2011 | Pearls, Operations, Managers Administrators
By Susanne Madden
No employer ― medical practice or otherwise ― is too small to need a comprehensive employee manual. Is it time to update yours?
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/updating-your-employee-manual
Take Back Your Practice by Cutting Out the Middlemen
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | July 13, 2011 | Pearls, Contracts, Self Pay, Finance, Operations, Partnerships
By Susanne Madden
As medical reimbursements continue to dwindle, the value proposition for participating in insurance plans becomes increasingly weak. Why not break with tradition and contract directly with employers? Here’s how to get started.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/take-back-your-practice-cutting-out-middlemen
The Lowest Cost for the Highest Return
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenConference Report, Pearl | May 11, 2011 | Pearls, Practice Management Systems, Staff, Finance, Outsourcing
By Susanne Madden
It happens every day in a busy medical practice — the things that need doing often get done by whomever can do it at the time. But that can be a costly mistake.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/lowest-cost-highest-return
So, You Want to Become a Medical Home
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenPearl | March 15, 2011 | Pearls, Front Desk, Managers Administrators, Patient Relations, Practice Models, Scheduling, Staff, Technology, Healthcare Reform
By Susanne Madden
It isn’t easy for practices to become accredited as a patient centered medical home. To help you assess your readiness and make the transition, here are a few guidelines to get you started.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/pearls/so-you-want-become-medical-home
Social Media Policy for Employees
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenTools | March 02, 2011 | Marketing, Technology, Staff, Compliance, Contracts, Law & Malpractice, Operations
By Susanne Madden
Are you ready to make social media platforms part of your practice? Make sure you put reasonable constraints in place.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/tools/social-media-policy-employees
General Disclaimer for Social Media Sites
/in Articles /by Susanne MaddenTools | March 02, 2011 | Marketing, Technology, Law & Malpractice, Compliance, HIPAA
By Susanne Madden
Posting a general disclaimer on your practice’s social media platforms protects both you and your patients.
See more at: www.physicianspractice.com/tools/general-disclaimer-social-media-sites