Managing the Practice SOAPM/PPMA Practice Management Webinars 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 and sustain a viable work environment. Addressing Patient Issues Information on obtaining feedback, handling concerns, and effectively communicating with patients and families. Closing the Practice Pediatricians make many difficult decisions throughout their careers. One of the most difficult is deciding when to close the pediatric practice. Group Purchasing Organizations Descriptions of various benefits to using GPOs to leverage savings with manufacturers, distributors and other vendors. Marketing the Practice Various methodologies and best practices to effectively market the practice to patients, families, and the community. Office Workflow These resources will guide pediatric practices in improving their office workflow. Organizing and Growing the Practice Organizational structures outline how the practice is organized, and how decisions are made and communicated. Patient Access Management Managing the practice to ensure that children have access to high-quality health care when they need it. Patient Health Information Management These resources discuss the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and privacy rules that practices will need to understand and follow. Protecting the Practice from Medical Liability Learn from malpractice cases and find risk management strategy tips for pediatricians. Staffing Appropriate staffing can help practices run efficiently, assist with effectively distributing workload, and improve patient experience and satisfaction. Practice Transformation at the AAPThe AAP has actively assessed the rapidly changing healthcare environment and has developed resources to prepare its members to respond to these changes. Task Force Pediatric ChangeKey Definitions of Practice Transformation Section on Administration and Practice Management (SOAPM)Pediatric Practice Management Alliance (PPMA)Profile Pediatric Office Visits Advertising Disclaimer