August 6, 2024

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Children's released their latest MedBytes newsletter.

In this issue:

• Clinical Updates: Virometer Report, Potential Blood Culture Vial Shortage
• Around Children’s: Smith Named Surgeon in Chief, Khanna Named Division Chief of Radiology, Practitioners Requesting Initial Appointment, Children’s Celebrates ‘Top Docs’
• Professional Development: Physician Outreach Webinar, Professional Staff Town Hall, Georgia AAP RSV Webinar, Project ECHO
• In the News: Local Medical, Tech Collaboration is Saving the Lives of Children with Rare Disease

The TCCN GSK Vaccine Program has several different pricing programs for practices with special pricing based on the products you use. There are 4 programs available and we suggest you review these pricing sheets as well as discuss with your GSK rep for the one that fits your practice the best.

1.    Standard pricing (PBG Plus Portfolio)

2.    Rotarix Tier (PBG Plus Portfolio – Rotarix Tier)

3.    Arexvy Tier pricing (PBG Plus Portfolio)

4.    Rotarix + Arexvy Tier pricing (PBG Plus Portfolio – Rotarix & Arexvy)

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.

Sign up for the monthly webinar series hosted by Children's Physician Outreach and the Physician Education department. This month Dr. Schmitz will be discussing fracture evaluation and management. View details and register for the event here.

This Behavioral and Mental Health cohort will meet via Zoom every other Wednesday for six sessions and will cover multiple facets of caring for pediatric patients affected by suicidality. Registration is open now through October 22nd.

• October 9 to December 18 
• Noon to 1 p.m. 
• Virtual 
• Learn more and Register 

No Cost, Trauma Informed, Strength based, Positive Youth Development Training

Wellroot is offering no cost monthly virtual trainings in August through November.  Reaching Teens is a curriculum designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is a strength-based integrative model that draws from best practices centered in Positive Youth Development and prepares youth-serving professionals to address a variety of behavioral risks and mental health issues from a strength-based perspective.

View the flyer for more information and registration details.

TCCN Requirements

• Effective August 1st: 2-Week Data Submission Requirement
• 2024 Quality Program Requirements

TCCN Resources

• TCCN RSV Toolkit
• TCCN Seizure Action Plan
• 2023 TCCN OSHA Webinar Recording and Slides and Bloodborne Pathogens Test
• TCCN Webinar: New AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity
• TCCN Pediatric Coding Seminar- Webinar Recording and slides
• TCCN Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Why It's Important for Your Practice and Patients:
• Webinar #1: How to Access and Use the Website
• Webinar #2: Prescribing Guide
• Webinar #3: Antibiotic Dosing: Maximize antibiotic adherence, limit wastage, and promote antibiotic stewardship
• TCCN Risk Management Webinar Recording and Presentation
• Cyber Threats- Are you Ready? Webinar Recording & Resources
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Outpatient Pediatric Offices

Community Updates

• Human Trafficking Hotline Poster Requirement
• Telemed Across State Lines
• Children's Neurology Update: Transition to Adult Care
• Georgia Composite Medical Board Decisions Regarding Prescribing Via Telemedicine
• DEA Requirement for All Providers - MATE Act FAQ and Resources
• Resilience and Emotional Wellness – Healthcare Training | Strong4Life
• URAC Clinical Integration Accreditation Announcement
• Bilirubin Level Testing and Phototherapy Vendors

We are here for you. Please reach out to your TCCN Provider Relations Representative contact@tccn-choa.org with any questions.