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The Pediatric Pulse:
The Impact of Point-of-Care Testing within
the Pediatric Practice on Patient Care

In-office molecular and antigen point-of-care (POC) testing, such as flu, strep, COVID, RSV, and urinalysis, plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating children quickly and effectively. Please complete this survey to report your feedback on POC testing-related issues within the pediatric practice. The information will help advocate for better processes and coverage. Thank you!
1.Which of the following best describes you?(Required.)
2.What is the name and location (zip code) of your practice/organization? (List all that apply)(Required.)
3.What type of pediatric practice do you work with?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
4.What percentage of your patient population is covered by Medicaid/CHIP?(Required.)
5.Which insurance plans do you currently accept?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
6.Which of the following POC tests do you currently perform in-office?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
7.How often do you use in-office molecular POC testing?(Required.)
8.How often do you use in-office antigen POC testing?(Required.)
9.What are the main reasons your practice prefers to use in-office POC testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
10.How frequently are claims for in-office POC tests denied and/or underpaid?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
11.Which insurance plans have denied and/or underpaid for in-office POC testing?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
12.Which of the following POC tests have been denied?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
13.Does your office refer patients to external labs for tests you would otherwise perform in the office?(Required.)
14.What impact does lab testing have on patient care and practice management?
(Check all that apply)(Required.)
15.Have reimbursement challenges over the past few years led your organization to discontinue or reduce the use of molecular point-of-care (POC) testing?(Required.)
16.Is there anything else you'd like us to know about POC testing within your office or would you like to provide any examples?
17.Please provide your name and contact information if you're open to follow-up discussions regarding this topic:
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