Dear Quality Champions and Practice Administrators,
Hello 2022! It’s a new year filled with opportunities and a renewed vision for our network. Looking back, 2021 was filled with amazing accomplishments from all our member practices.
As a network, we banded together to continue to advocate and help safeguard the health of children and families in our communities during uncertain times. There were numerous developments throughout the year, and we worked together to learn and adapt quickly to make the year successful - together.
We are excited to build on last year’s momentum as we launch the 2022 TCCN Subspecialty Quality Program. We will continue to renew our commitment to excellence by focusing on moving the needle forward on quality improvement outcomes.
For 2022, the TCCN Board of Directors approved the following requirements for subspecialty practices:
Behavioral Health Program Requirement for All Subspecialty Practices:
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25% providers in each subspecialty practice complete the American Board of Pediatrics self-paced MOC activity (excludes Pathology and Radiology) (Detailed explanation coming soon)
Educational Requirement for All Subspecialty Practices:
- At least one provider from each practice must attend/watch at least 1 of the 2 Clinical Quality Forums planned for this year and share content with practice
- The first CQF is a webinar, scheduled for March 24, with a focus on appropriate allergy testing and referrals. The second CQF will be held this Fall, with date and topic to be determined.
Requirement for Subspecialties Participating in Access Program (Time to 3rd Next Available Appointment):
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Practices with 2021 averages >14 days required to set a SMART Aim for improvement and implement one intervention in 2022 (Detailed request coming soon)
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Practices with 2021 averages < =14 days to assess variance in access between their providers once in 2022, attest to completion, and commit to staying under 14 days (Detailed request coming soon)
Requirement for Allergy and Pulmonology Practices:
- Practices will actively code for the Asthma Action Plan (code: 5250F) and will meet or exceed the network minimum standard requirement of 15%
Thank you for making these requirements a priority for your practice this year. Together, we can continue to provide excellence for the patients, families, and communities we serve.
Thanks again for your time and commitment to TCCN.
Brad Weselman, MD
Executive Director
The Children’s Care Network
