GRITS 2.0 Update*

Do you know when GRITS 2.0 will roll out to your practice?

Per the Georgia Department of Public Health, most of the common EMR’s are engaged with the state for Phase 3 of GRITS 2.0 which allows for real-time data exchange, managing vaccine and vaccine-related inventory, and up-to-date clinical decision-making support.

The data exchange testing for Phase 3 is due to begin at the end of August, 2024.

Please check with your EMR vendor to ensure that they are scheduled for this testing.

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.

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.

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 Billing & Coding Newsletter

Check out the latest here!

Topics for this month include:

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

KHF Practice Administrator Meeting Recaps

• June PA Meeting Slides
• May
• April
• March
• February
• January



AAP Updated Refusal to Immunize Form

• Refusal to Immunize Form
• Microsoft Word template
• AAP letter for additional background on documenting refusal of recommended childhood immunizations.
• Additional provider and parent resources

Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates

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

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

• Webinar Recording, Presentation Slides, Cheat Sheet Tool

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" 

Practice Administrator Contact List

Kids Health First Who to Call List

Kids Health First Intranet Page