The Business Side of Pediatric Care: Navigating Financial Incentives

Kimberly Overton, RN addresses an issue where parents are being dismissed by their pediatricians, revealing the financial pressures behind such decisions. She discusses the financial incentives and requirements set by insurance companies, particularly focusing on the compliance with CDC schedules that pediatric practices must meet to receive reimbursement. Highlighted is a significant financial goal, with Blue Cross Blue Shield mentioned as offering $40,000, showing the lucrative aspect for physicians to meet these benchmarks, which ties back to the financial motivations driving such practices.