There are no absolute models for managing a pediatric practice. Regardless of the size and/or location, each practice requires planning and creative management to successfully meet the needs of patients/families and be financially viable.​

These resources are designed to help pediatricians stay current on healthcare trends; effectively manage their careers, practices and patient panels; and succeed in a competitive environment. ​​

 

Practice Resources

Personnel Management

Appropriate staffing and a positive team culture can help a practice run efficiently, increase patient/family satisfaction and facilitate improvement and change.

Patient Scheduling and Office Workflow

These resources will guide pediatric practices in improving their office workflow.

Health Information Technology

Review AAP recommendations and resources for health information technology to support pediatric health and health care.

Marketing and Communications

Various methodologies and best practices to effectively market the practice to patients, families and the community.

Tools and Templates

Template policy and procedures and sample letter templates that can be adapted for use in your pediatric medical home.

Addressing Common Patient Concerns

Dealing with difficult patients will always be a challenge for any practice. The following steps can be used to help ensure that various situations can be defused and resolved appropriately.

Payment for Child Health Services

Resources to help with the financial aspects of your pediatric practice.

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Coding and Valuation
Find resources on CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding for common pediatric issues. Including vaccine financing and code valuation (RBRVS).
Payer Contracting, Advocacy and Other Resources
Learn more about how the Academy is supporting efforts around public and private payer advocacy. This includes resources on payer contract negotiation and other payer advocacy resources.
Choosing Wisely
Review the Choosing Wisely Campaign Toolkit for over 65 ways for general pediatricians, medical subspecialists and surgical specialists to reduce unnecessary services and costs in health care.
Hassle Factor Form
For issues related to coverage or claims adjudication from both private (commercial) or public (Medicaid or Managed Care) click here to fill out a form on our Coding Hotline.

Private Practice Transitions

Review information about starting a new pediatric practice, practice aggregation and growth models, managing an unexpected practice closure and guidance on retiring from practice.

Liability and Regulation

Learn about protecting your practice from medical liability, HIPAA compliance, OSHA regulations in the medical office, federal and state laboratory regulations and preventing health care fraud and abuse.

Providing Patient- and Family-Centered Care

Learn tips for providing patient- and family-centered care in your clinical practice.

Bright Futures

Discover theory-based, evidence-driven guidance and resources for all preventive care screenings and well-child visits.

Care Delivery Approaches

Learn about models and innovative approaches for delivering high quality pediatric care including the medical home, population health, and telehealth.

Medical Home

Find comprehensive Medical Home resources to improve systems of care and facilitate partnerships between patients, clinicians, medical staff and families.

Last Updated

11/02/2021

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics