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

May 7, 2024- In February, DCH announced a major policy change that will now allow the reporting of E&M codes 99202-99205 and 99211-99215, when also reporting a preventive EPSDT visit for children enrolled in Medicaid & PeachCare. The change was retroactive to January 1, 2024 and applies to the Medicaid CMO's and Medicaid FFS.

Click here to read the full announcement.

ADHD Medication Shortages- Letter to HHS*

The ongoing shortage of ADHD medication continues to be an issue. Last week, the AAP, AACAP and CHA sent this letter to HHS expressing continued concern about ongoing stimulant medication shortages, and the impact these shortages are having on patients and families.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and Ranking Member Mike Crapo released a draft legislation [finance.senate.gov] to combat prescription drug shortages. 

KHF Question of the Day: Cost vs Accrual Accounting*

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Spring 2024 Clinical Quality Forum

Exploring New Frontiers: Care Management

Thank you to everyone who attended the virtual Clinical Quality Forum on April 11. This module was the official kick-off for our Care Management program.

If you were not able to attend live, we highly encourage you to watch the recording via this this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DNS67VC) to receive your TCCN participation credit. 

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: What Kind of Trainings Should We Have for All Employees?*

Employee training is going to vary from industry to industry, but there are some types of training we recommend for all employers. Click here to view the answer from vxtra, powered by Mineral.

KHF Vaccine Program - Sanofi (including Vaccine Shoppe) System Upgrade - Blackout Dates 5/24/2024 - 6/3/2024

Sanofi will be experiencing a temporary service disruption at due to system upgrades. This will affect your ability to place orders for a short period in late May and early June.  If you order Merck through Vaccine Shoppe – it will apply to those vaccines as well.  It does not affect Merck Direct Vaccine Orders.

To minimize any inconvenience, Sanofi has recommend adjusting your upcoming orders accordingly. Please note the following key dates:

• Recommended last day to place stocking order: May 17
• Last day for online orders: May 20
• Last day for phone orders: May 23
• System blackout: May 24 – June 3
• System Ramp Up Impact: June 3 – June 17
• Special/Urgent orders: Available beginning June 3, subject to potential delays

Support material included here in the attachment:

• A one pager outlining our support through our transition
• Calendar View of important dates
• Key questions and answers

Sanofi has committed a focus on evolving and refining their support to match out needs. Please reach out to Barbara Douglas or your Sanofi Rep with any questions!

Billing & Coding Newsletter

Click the link to view the April issue!

April Practice Administrator Meeting

• KHF April Practice Administrator Presentation
• Inclusive Leadership Presentation- Leigh Truss Smith of Cardinal Development Group

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.

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