Practice Improvement

Anger in health care affects both patients and professionals with rising violence and negative health outcomes, but understanding its triggers and applying de-escalation techniques can help manage this pervasive issue.

As providers, it’s imperative to reward engagement and build on the successes of the professionals who invest their time and talent into the mission of our organization.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the August 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

A discussion on the importance of communication between healthcare providers, school personnel, families, and children in the administration and organization of medication in schools.

A retracted paper that erroneously claimed the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine caused autism has repercussions still being felt today around topics such as vaccination, misinformation and disinformation, and measles incidence rates.

Get to know the essentials of pediatric palliative care.

Pediatricians may eventually realize a significant increase in income by attaching the G2211 code to acute and chronic care visits.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the June 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Meghan Harrison, DO; and Brittany Perry, DO, discuss including early autism screening in the primary health care setting, following their session presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, held in Washington DC.

Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, shares tips and aspects of her session, "How to Ensure You Will Be Paid What You’re Worth," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, in this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview.

How pediatricians can best manage electronic health records without compromising patient care.

The technology may be new, but the position we find ourselves in as clinicians is not.

Sandra H. Jee, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics, director, Center for Community Health and Prevention, Finger Lakes Children’s Environmental Health Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, addresses how health care institutions contribute to the climate crisis. In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Jee provides practical examples health care professionals can use in their offices to better help the environment, which can better help patients in the long term.

Doctors and staff should know how to respond if internet goes down for prolonged periods.

At the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, a presentation exploring how pediatric clinicians can best use AI in their research.

Rana Hamdy, MD, discusses being co-chair of a diagnostic stewardship symposium at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, held in Washington, DC from April 27 to May 1.

Despite significant staffing shortages and increased workloads, medical practices can thrive by learning how best to do more with less.

Although it may be hard for us to admit, physicians face the same types of mental health conditions as our patients.

Electronic health record data can now be used to reduce the likelihood of readmission for children while they are still in the hospital.

MGMA survey quantifies rising costs, revenues, patient encounters, and more.

Don’t click on links or attachments unless you’re sure they are legitimate.

Harnessing digital marketing tools can help your medical practice grow.

What you need to know to avoid claim denials and to maximize practice revenue.

Don't wait until it's too late to start planning for practice succession.

Researchers analyze “conjunction fallacy” and find need for realistic expectations.