Georgia Composite Medical Board Updates Rules on Tele-prescribing*

On April 5, 2024, the Georgia Composite Board distributed a news release which described its decision to not put previous tele-prescribing guidelines back into effect on May 1, 2024. It has decided to maintain DEA's proposed extension of guidelines until December 31, 2024.

This only relaxes the requirement of having to see a patient in person to prescribe a Scheduled Drug. This doesn’t address, and there appears to be no intention to address, the issue of your license allowing you to prescribe across state lines.

To read more about that decision, please click here. 

Recommendations for the 30 Month Well-Child Visit*

Did you know that the 30 Month Well-Child Visit is an important part of ongoing preventative care for children? It sure is! The 30 Month Well-Child visit is recommended by both Bright Futures and health.gov. It is also an important HEDIS measure.

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Bypassed to Permit Data Breach*

Multi-factor Authentications (MFA) is a recommended step to help safeguard your organization from cyberattacks. However, recent articles point out the need for even more stringent security measures. Click here to view the JacksonLewis article outlining ways to strengthen your MFA processes.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Advisory Committee Update

KHF has been recruiting for a committee to help represent and convey the needs of the APP group for topics such as Continuing Education, Practice Operations and other topics of interest to the group. We are close to initiating the startup of this committee. Thank you to the practices that have submitted candidates to participate.

If you have an APP provider who has an interest in the “big picture”, please send their name and email address to Donna Scowden at dscowden@khfirst.com

Quality Steps Newsletter

Click to access the March newsletter!

2024 TCCN Primary Care Quality Program

The 2024 TCCN Primary Care Quality Program is now available. Click here to view practice requirements for 2024.

Question of the Week: How to Handle a Candidate With a Disability*

Question: A candidate told us they have a disability. What do we need to do?

Click here to view the Answer from vxtra, powered by Mineral.

In Office CPR Recredentialing Training

Kids Health First has an agreement with a BLS CPR trainer who can come to your office and complete your physician and staff CPR recredentialing.

We are pleased to announce an agreement with Doug and Deanna Morris of No Stress Training. Here is their biography and their offering for Kids Health First practices.

Program Details:

• Come to your practice or you can send people to their Fayetteville location.
• You schedule the training time directly with them for your convenience.
• $45 per person for a 2 year BLS recredentialing.
• They will prorate training for anyone who is currently credentialed that you want to get on your training schedule.
• This agreement runs January 2023- February 2025

Please note that each office should complete a HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement with the company and your practice.

Call No Stress Training directly to schedule your sessions and please identify your practice as a Kids Health First practice. Slots are already being filled into May 2024!

Doug and Deanna Morris

No Stress Training

www.nostresstraining.com

nostresstraining@outlook.com

(770) 519-2283

(770) 519-2284

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Donna Scowden at dscowden@khfirst.com

Billing & Coding Newsletter

Click the link to view the March issue!

March Practice Administrator Meeting

• KHF March PA Meeting Slides
• Meeting Recording- Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in Today's Competitive Labor Market, presented by Elizabeth Gordon, Managing Consultant, One Digital Company
• One Digital Presentation Slides

Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates

• Updates from UHC
• AAP Statement
• Resources for Providers in Response to the Change HealthCare Cyberattack
• HHS letter to healthcare providers

GRITS 2.0 Release

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

• Webinar Recording, Presentation Slides, Cheat Sheet Tool

Georgia Composite Medical Board Decisions Regarding Prescribing Via Telemedicine

CDC Report: Nirsevimab 90% Effective at Protecting Infants from RSV-associated Hospitalization

CDC Updates Guidelines on Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19

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

CDC Health Alert: Stay Alert for Measles Cases

• Recommendations for healthcare providers

Drug Use in Teens: A Guide for Pediatricians

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.

Updated Resources on Screen Time and Social Media for Children

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

Practice Administrator Contact List

Kids Health First Who to Call List

Kids Health First Intranet Page