July 12th, 2024


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Dear Kid's Health First (KHF) Providers and Practice Administrators,


We have some important updates about payor updates, new programs, and upcoming events. There's a lot of information, and we want to keep you informed. Please read through this email carefully and let us know if you have any questions.


Important Updates

Using 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Outpatient Pediatric Offices*


The Children’s Care Network (TCCN) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to promote the GCAL/ 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline.


Watch this recording to learn how to connect families and patients to the right urgent mental health resources.

GA DCH RFP Update


The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) released a Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2023 to evaluate Care Management Organizations (CMO’s) for a new Medicaid contract effective 2025. DCH is evaluating all CMO’s who submitted a proposal to ensure they meet the requirements of the Georgia Medicaid program. The CMO’s providing service in Georgia today are Amerigroup, CareSource, and Peach State Health Plans. DCH has not released the results of their RFP, but an announcement is tentatively expected in mid to late 2024. 


For practices that participate in TCCN payor contracts:


To ensure member practices are well positioned, TCCN proactively signed Letters of Agreement/Intent with all CMO’s who submitted a proposal to DCH. If a practice receives an email, call, or contract from a Medicaid CMO trying to recruit for their network, you are under no obligation to sign their documents. Instead, please refer them to The Children’s Care Network at contact@tccn-choa.org or 404-785-0101.

Practice Business Support

July Compliance Checklist*


July is the perfect time to complete compliance activities for your practice. Please click here to view this month's checklist for recommended to-do items.

Upcoming Live Webinar- Beyfortus*


Sanofi is hosting a live webinar covering Coding, Covererage, and Reimbursement for Beyfortus.


There are multiple dates available through September, please click here to register!

Engaging With Your Pediatric Community*


Are you looking for more ways to connect with your pediatric community? Hosting an event could be a great place to start!


Please click here to view an example from a fellow Kids Health First practice.

HR Question of the Week*


Follow the link below to view expert advice on these questions from vxtra- powered by Mineral.


Q: If an employee runs out of paid time off, do we have to allow them to take unpaid time off?


Q: When are we required to pay for trainings? 


Click here to view the answers.

HR Webinar- Summer Roundtable- July 25th*


The experts at Adams Keegan are hosting a panel of Advisors for this year's second summer roundtable discussion. Topics include labor market trends, building culture, and legislative and court updates. 


Date and Time: Thursday, July 25th at 11:00AM EDT. Click here to register.

New Overtime Rule Effective July 1st


On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule regarding overtime regulations, effective July 1, 2024. The rule updates previous regulations and extends overtime protections. Click here for more.

No Stress CPR Training


Are you looking for CPR training for you or your team? Would you like to offer CPR training to your practice parents hosted in a local KHF medical office or your own?

 

No Stress Training offers a variety of CPR training programs to suit your needs. Book your staff CPR training at our special KHF rate! View the flyer for more information.

Quality Programs

TCCN Summer Recall Push



For practices that participate in TCCN payor contracts:


TCCN recently sent each practice their contracted payor recall lists between June 4th - June 6th. As you work your recall lists, please refer to the quick start guide for helpful tips on how to get started.


KHF Payor Updates

KHF Billing & Coding Newsletter



Check out the latest here!


Topics for this month include:

  • 2024 Top Codes Tip Sheet
  • Payor Bulletins
  • Billing for HEDIS Compliance

In Case You Missed It

HHS Office Releases HIPAA Privacy Rule Updates



KHF Practice Administrator Meeting Recaps



AAP Updated Refusal to Immunize Form


Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates


Curi Webinar Recording: ADA/FMLA and Worker's Compensation


CDC Health Alert: Stay Alert for Measles Cases


Update on Mental Health Parity Act

Click here to access the DCH's mental health parity portal for updates and resources


DEA Regulation on Pharmacy to Pharmacy Rx Transfer

Click here for the DEA site as well as an article by Holland & Knight on this new rule.


Telemed across state lines

Georgia Medicaid Changes Policy on Reporting Sick Visits with Well-Visits

ADHD Medication Shortages- Letter to HHS

Georgia Composite Medical Board Decisions Regarding Prescribing Via Telemedicine

CME Opportunity: Training on DEA requirements mandated by the MATE Act.

Drug Use in Teens: A Guide for Pediatricians


Updated Resources on Screen Time and Social Media for Children

The "AAP's Bold Stance on the Value of Pediatrics" 

Communications


TCCN Roundup:


The TCCN Roundup is designed to be a weekly information hub for all things TCCN. 

  • Please click to check out the latest issue
  • Please note that the link above only accounts for some TCCN updates. In order to view the full TCCN Newsletter with your contracted payor updates please check your TCCN inbox!

 

Resources

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