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  • Vaccination Strategies

    Vaccination Strategies
    2025/06/15
    Based on the article titled: Guiding Vaccination Strategies for Small Practices Across Specialtiesby Karen BlanchetteVaccinations remain a vital tool for preventing infectious diseases safeguarding patients and communities. For small physician practices across all medical specialties in the United States—especially General Practice, our largest audience segment, alongside Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn), Allergy/Immunology, and others—adapting to recent federal policy changes is critical to delivering high-quality care. As medical office managers, practice administrators, and physicians, you face the challenge of balancing evolving guidelines, patient trust, and operational demands. This article provides practical strategies to support your patient communities, addressing the latest HHS developments while prioritizing evidence-based care.Recent HHS Vaccination Policy ChangesSince Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became HHS Secretary in February 2025, significant policy shifts have impacted practices across specialties. These changes, aimed at enhancing transparency and public trust, require careful navigation to ensure compliance and patient safety.COVID-19 Vaccine RecommendationsIn May 2025, Secretary Kennedy announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer routinely recommended for healthy children aged 6 months to 17 years or healthy pregnant women. The CDC now uses a “shared clinical decision-making” model, allowing providers and patients to assess individual risks and benefits. This shift, bypassing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), may affect insurance coverage, as private insurers and Medicaid often align with CDC recommendations. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program’s inclusion of COVID-19 vaccines is also uncertain, potentially increasing patient costs.General Practice and Pediatric offices, which handle childhood vaccinations, should carefully record all vaccine discussions, especially when parents choose not to vaccinate, to maintain clear records and support ongoing patient care. Ob/Gyn practices must address maternal vaccination questions, as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports COVID-19 vaccines for high-risk pregnancies, citing a 61% reduction in infant hospitalizations from maternal vaccination. Allergy/Immunology specialists, often serving immunocompromised patients, may see increased demand for tailored vaccine guidance under this model.Overhaul of ACIP and Vaccine OutreachOn June 9, 2025, Secretary Kennedy dismissed all 17 ACIP members, citing conflicts of interest, and is replacing them for the committee’s June 25–27, 2025, meeting, which will address vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, influenza, HPV, and meningococcal disease. This move, reported by ABC News and The New York Times, has raised concerns about the expertise of new appointees, with critics like Senator Susan Collins noting limited vetting time.In April 2025, HHS underwent a major restructuring, with 10,000 staff cuts across CDC, FDA, and NIH, potentially impacting vaccine outreach efforts. Unconfirmed reports on X suggested the dissolution of a team focused on undervaccinated communities, underscoring the need for practices to stay informed through CDC and professional networks like PAHCOM. For example, CDC grant cuts led to the cancellation of 50 vaccine clinics in Texas, affecting access in underserved areas.These developments signal potential shifts in vaccine recommendations, particularly for specialties like General Practice and Family Medicine, which serve diverse populations.Other Vaccination GuidanceThe CDC’s core recommendations for childhood and maternal vaccines, including the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, remain unchanged. Pediatric Vaccines: Essential for General Practice and Pediatrics, the schedule includes two MMR doses to protect against measles, a highly contagious disease with 1,168 U.S. cases reported in 2025, 96% among unvaccinated individuals.[](https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/should-you-get-a-measles-vaccine-booster)Maternal Vaccines: Ob/Gyn practices should offer Tdap (27–36 weeks gestation), the maternal RSV vaccine (32–36 weeks), and the influenza vaccine (before flu season) to protect mothers and newborns.Specialty-Specific Vaccines: Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine may prioritize influenza or pneumococcal vaccines for high-risk adults, per CDC guidelines.A new HHS requirement for placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccines, announced in April 2025, may delay approvals, impacting specialties reliant on emerging vaccines.Strategies for Small Practices Across SpecialtiesSmall practices face challenges like limited resources, vaccine hesitancy, and policy uncertainties. Below are strategies to strengthen your vaccination efforts:1. Enhance Patient EducationVaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and policy changes, is a widespread issue. A 2023 AAP survey found 54.3% of pediatricians faced ...
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  • Bullying

    Bullying
    2025/05/09

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    https://my.pahcom.com/journal-online/250319
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    6 分
  • Changes at HHS

    Changes at HHS
    2025/04/24

    Office Rx 250424 | Changes at HHS | Show Notes

    https://www.hhs.gov/

    https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-restructuring-doge.html

    https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/ny-post-kennedy-op-ed-slashing-unhealthy-fat-hhs.html

    https://aspr.hhs.gov/

    https://www.cms.gov/

    https://www.fda.gov/

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  • Space Health Nexus

    Space Health Nexus
    2025/04/10

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    Florida Today article about this event

    • https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/space-health-symposium-at-kennedy-space-center-to-host-tech-and-health-speakers/ar-AA1CqYN1?ocid=BingNewsVerp

    CommHIT event registration page

    • https://commhit.org/spacehealthnexus/

    PAHCOM event listings

    • https://my.pahcom.com/events/250422-commhit
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    Kennedy Space Center

    • https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com
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  • Foster Leadership Within Your Practice

    Foster Leadership Within Your Practice
    2025/04/03

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    4 分
  • Safeguarding a Medical Practice’s I.T. Security and Compliance with Pablo Reyna

    Safeguarding a Medical Practice’s I.T. Security and Compliance with Pablo Reyna
    2020/09/16

    Pablo Reyna is an industry professional in technology, marketing, and sales consultation. He is currently the Channel Program & Partner Manager at Texas Systems Group, an organization that works with companies in improving and reducing the cost of managing their Corporate Information Technology. Before joining TXSG, Pablo was the Business & Healthcare I.T. Solutions Consultant for CompuCom and the Business I.T. Consultant for 3S Services.

    Pablo joins me today to discuss what medical practices can do to prepare for their IT audit. He discusses the three key areas healthcare providers need to assess the most when it comes to IT compliance and reveals the biggest IT security issues medical practices face. He also highlights the benefits of hiring an IT service provider and illustrates how the Texas Security Group can help protect medical practices’ IT security and compliance.

    “One of the biggest issues medical practices face is IT security and awareness training. How do you keep track of that? What available training is out there?” - Pablo Reyna

    This week on PAHCOM:

    ● What an IT audit is, what they assess, and the ramifications of failing an audit

    ● Improving physical security through access control and enhancing a medical practice’s technical security

    ● The potential problems medical practices face when doctors use free email services like Gmail or Hotmail

    ● Encrypted emails as part of security and why medical practices should provide separate Wi-Fi access for employees and patients

    ● What a medical practice manager should be aware of when it comes to personnel IT security

    ● How often policies need to be revamped or rewritten and why IT security needs to be assessed quarterly

    ● Areas in IT security compliance where medical offices experience issues the most

    ● Why phishing is the number one security issue with healthcare providers and the importance of providing training for IT security

    ● How the Texas Systems Group monitors a practice and ensures their continuing readiness for audits

    ● The types of tools TXSG uses to train staff with security and awareness

    Connect with Pablo Reyna:

    ● Texas Systems Group Website

    ● Texas Systems Group on YouTube

    ● Texas Systems Group on Twitter

    ● Texas Systems Group on LinkedIn

    ● Pablo Reyna on LinkedIn

    ● Email: sales@txsg.com

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    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

    Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

    DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.
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    43 分
  • Maximizing Profitability Through Real Estate with Colin Carr

    Maximizing Profitability Through Real Estate with Colin Carr
    2020/08/19
    Colin Carr is the CEO and Founder of CARR Healthcare Realty, a company founded on protecting healthcare providers in commercial real estate transactions. Colin, a commercial real estate expert, has completed over a thousand commercial real estate transactions and has helped his clients in the healthcare industry save millions of dollars and maximize their profitability. Today, CARR and its team of Healthcare Real Estate Advisors are the leading providers of commercial real estate services for healthcare professionals across the country. Colin joins me today to discuss how healthcare providers can get the most out of real estate transactions. He highlights the importance of hiring real estate agents to represent medical practices in buying or leasing property. He reveals the top mistakes healthcare practices make when looking for real estate and shares his advice on renegotiating leases. He also discusses how the pandemic will affect the commercial real estate market and explains why landlords would be willing to work with healthcare providers, especially in the time of COVID-19. “A mistake in a commercial real estate transaction can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.” - Colin Carr This week on PAHCOM: ● Why every healthcare provider should hire real estate agents when looking for properties ● How healthcare providers can increase their net worth through commercial real estate ● Evaluating whether a medical practice should purchase or lease office space ● The importance of negotiating on multiple commercial real estate properties ● Common mistakes medical practice owners make when negotiating a lease ● The difference between residential and commercial real estate ● Renegotiating a lease in the time of COVID-19 ● How COVID-19 is going to impact the commercial real estate market for healthcare providers ● How to choose the best real estate agents for healthcare providers and medical practices ● The average cost of real estate transactions for healthcare providers Related Content: ● CARR on PAHCOM Connect with Colin Carr: ● CARR Healthcare Realty Website ● CARR Healthcare Realty on Facebook ● CARR Healthcare Realty on Twitter ● CARR Healthcare Realty on YouTube ● CARR Healthcare Realty on Instagram ● CARR Healthcare Realty on LinkedIn Subscribe, Rate & Share Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.
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  • Connecting Healthcare Providers and Life Science Reps with Jeremy Gilman

    Connecting Healthcare Providers and Life Science Reps with Jeremy Gilman
    2020/07/15

    Jeremy Gilman is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RxVantage, an organization dedicated to improving the efficiency of how healthcare providers connect with life science representatives. Jeremy and his team at RxVantage are focused on growing the network of medical practices on their platform and increasing engagement.

    Jeremy joins me today to discuss how health care providers and life science representatives connect. He shares how healthcare technology is rapidly advancing and how life science representatives have specialized. He discusses the different specialists that healthcare providers can connect with and how these specialists function in their areas. He also shares best practices in managing the scheduling process efficiently and how automating a healthcare office’s rep management saves time.

    “Physicians want to meet with people who have news about products that matter. We want to make sure they’re meeting with the right person with the right products.” - Jeremy Gilman

    This week on PAHCOM:

    ● What led to the creation of RxVantage

    ● The shift towards the specialization of life science representatives

    ● The importance of managing time in the healthcare industry

    ● The unique perspectives that medical liaisons could provide

    ● How nurse educators help in training and administrating drugs

    ● The growing trends in medical billing and the need for reimbursement specialists and clinical trial coordinators

    ● How RxVantage helps healthcare offices locate and manage the life science representatives and specialists they need

    ● Facilitating best practices in a medical practice’s scheduling process using RxVantage

    ● How COVID-19 accelerated the pace of change and adoption of new technologies in healthcare and life sciences

    ● Creating informed conversations between physicians, their staff, and life science representatives

    ● RxVantage as a messaging solution for medical offices and companies

    Connect with Jeremy Gilman:

    ● RxVantage Website

    ● Jeremy Gilman on LinkedIn

    ● Email: jeremy@rxvantage.com

    ● RxVantage on Facebook

    ● RxVantage on LinkedIn

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    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the PAHCOM Podcast, the medical management radio show for the solo provider and small group physician practice. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.

    Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media.

    DISCLAIMER: The PAHCOM Podcast is NOT intended to be professional or legal advice. It is a forum for sharing knowledge among healthcare peers and for entertainment purposes only.
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    34 分