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An Ohio pediatric accountable care organization serving a Medicaid population has achieved a lower cost-rate increase than Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care providers while maintaining or improving quality of care on both federal measures and internal goals, a new study reports. Find out just how successful the ACO was
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Although there is nothing wrong with traditional stethoscopes, taking the time to learn the nuances of digital auscultation will improve your diagnostic capabilities. Discover the available options
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A 2-month-old African American girl who presented to the emergency department (ED) with 2 episodes of apnea or gasping respirations associated with feeds is admitted by your general inpatient pediatric service. What's the diagnosis?
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Children experience the highest morbidity during influenza epidemics — The CDC states that children younger than 5, and especially those younger than 2, are at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Find articles, video, tools, and resources to help prevent and manage pediatric influenza.
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In Contemporary Pediatrics' exclusive interview with Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, senior vice president, University of South Florida (USF) Health, and dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, we asked what steps physicians can take to impact the sobering statistic of 1 in 9 US infants still being born at 37 or fewer weeks' gestation. » More with podcast.
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