Managing the Practice Managing the Practice 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. SOAPM/PPMA Practice Management Webinars Learn more about this Patient Access Management Managing the practice to ensure that children have access to high-quality health care when they need it. Marketing the Practice Various methodologies and best practices to effectively market the practice to patients, families, and the community. Organizing and Growing the Practice Organizational structures outline how the practice is organized, and how decisions are made and communicated. Staffing Appropriate staffing can help practices run efficiently, assist with effectively distributing workload, and improve patient experience and satisfaction. Office Workflow These resources will guide pediatric practices in improving their office workflow. 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. Quality Improvement AAP resources on practice-based quality improvement activities, as well as networks that contribute to overall quality measures and improvement in pediatric care. Group Purchasing Organizations - GPOs Descriptions of various benefits to using GPOs to leverage savings with manufacturers, distributors and other vendors. Closing the Practice Pediatricians make many difficult decisions throughout their careers. One of the most difficult is deciding when to close the pediatric practice. Addressing Patient Issues Information on obtaining feedback, handling concerns, and effectively communicating with patients and families. Practice Transformation at the AAP The AAP has actively assessed the rapidly changing healthcare environment and has developed resources to prepare its members to respond to these changes. Task Force on Pediatric Change Key Definitions of Practice Transformation Section on Administration and Practice Management (SOAPM)Pediatric Practice Management Alliance (PPMA)Profile of Pediatric Office Visits Advertising Disclaimer