April 5th, 2024


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Dear KHF Providers and Practice Administrators,


We have several updates to share regarding payor updates, programs and upcoming events. There is a lot of information, and we want to make sure we are keeping our membership informed. We recommend reading through this communication in its entirety and please reach out to us with any questions you may have!


Important Updates

Free Measles Webinar- April 10th***

Medscape is holding a free webinar on April 10th that consists of an expert panel discussion where infectious disease specialists will address the current measles outbreak and its impact on clinical settings. Click here for webinar details and to register now!

KHF Question of the Day Results***

We asked, you answered! Please click the links below to access survey results.

March Practice Administrator Meeting Slides***

Thank you to all who attended this month's PA meeting. Please click the links below to see resources shared in the meeting:


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 Programs

Spring 2024 Clinical Quality Forum- April 11th


Join us for a discussion of how TCCN is fulfilling its obligation to improve quality, decrease inappropriate utilization and provide community benefit through our new, exciting readmission initiative targeting patients with asthma and behavioral health conditions. Click here to register.

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.

Value Added Services

Question of the Week: Does NLRA Apply to My Business?***


Question: Does the National Labor Relations Act apply to my business if we don’t have a union?


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

KHF Payor Updates

Billing & Coding Newsletter

Click the link to view the March issue!

In Case You Missed It

Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates

GRITS 2.0 Release


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

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

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" 

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

Practice Administrator Contact List


Kids Health First Who to Call List


Kids Health First Intranet Page