Hackers stole patient files from Ascension*

June 12, 2024- St. Louis-based Ascension said hackers stole files that likely contained patient data during the recent cyberattack on the health system. Ascension also determined that hackers broke into its network after an employee accidentally downloaded a malicious file that the person thought was legitimate. Click here for more.

CDC Measles Tracker Update*

As of June 13, 2024, a total of 151 measles cases were reported by 22 jurisdictions in the United States. Currently, measles activity is seen as low. Click here to view the latest stats.

KHF June Practice Administrator Slides*

Thank you to all who attended our recent PA meeting. Please click here to view the meeting presentation slides.

No Stress CPT 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! Check out this flyer for more information.

KHF Question of the Day*

Q: Are you currently using a medical records processing company?

Click here to view the results!

HR Question of the Week*

Q: We have two employees who openly dislike each other. How can we help them work together effectively?

A: Personal animosity can create a toxic environment and obstruct productivity beyond the individuals directly involved. Click here to view the answer from vxtra- powered by Mineral

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 this resource below for helpful tips on how to get started.

Summer Recall Push- Click Here to View the Quick Start Guide

Peach State Health Plan- Provider Information Hour on June 28th*

Peach State Health Plan will be offering an Information Hour session via webinar through Zoom. The webinar will be an informational session to review the Peach State Health Plan Medicaid product.

Friday June 28, 2024

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m

Click Here to Register

Peach State Health Plan- 2024 HEDIS Pediatric Pocket Guide*

Click here to view the 2024 HEDIS resources from Peach State detailing measures, best practices and codes.

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

KHF May Practice Administrator Meeting

• Presentation slides
• TCCN/CHADIS Program

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

CDC Health Alert: Stay Alert for Measles Cases

• Recommendations for healthcare providers

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

GRITS 2.0 Release

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.

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