August 21st, 2026

Dear Kids Health First (KHF) Providers and Practice Administrators,

We have some important updates about payor updates, new programs, and upcoming events. There's a lot of information, and we want to keep you informed. Please read through this email carefully and let us know if you have any questions.

Important Updates

AAP Releases 2026–27 Influenza Guidance and Family Resource

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released new recommendations and resources to help practices prepare for the 2026–27 influenza season.

The AAP also introduced Flu Vaccine: Immunization Facts for Families, the first in a planned series of immunization fact sheets designed for practices to share with parents and caregivers.

Access the new resources:

FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Businesses

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a final rule permanently removing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act.

As a result, medical practices and other businesses created in the United States are no longer required to submit beneficial ownership reports to FinCEN. U.S. persons with a FinCEN identifier are also no longer required to update or correct previously submitted information. The final rule took effect August 14, 2026.

Certain foreign entities registered to do business in the United States remain subject to reporting requirements. Practices with questions about how the rule applies to their specific business structure should consult their legal or financial advisor.

Read the FinCEN announcement.

Strong Manager-Employee Relationships Begin with Clear Expectations

Following this week’s KHF leadership event, practice leaders are reminded that the relationship between a manager and an employee plays a critical role in employee engagement, performance and overall workplace success.

Effective performance management strengthens this relationship by creating clear, documented expectations and helping employees understand what they are doing well and where improvement is needed. It also gives managers a fair and consistent foundation for decisions related to raises, promotions, reassignment or termination.

Performance management should not be limited to an annual review. It is an ongoing process that includes establishing goals, monitoring performance, providing regular feedback and applying expectations consistently. When employees understand how their performance connects to recognition and advancement, practices can strengthen trust, morale and accountability.

Read the performance management resource.

Discounted CPR and Emergency Response Training Available to Pediatric Practices

SophistiPrax is partnering with No Stress Training to offer pediatric medical practices discounted CPR and emergency response training. Sessions are available on flexible days and times and may be conducted at the practice location.

Training options include:

Basic Life Support: Adult, child and infant CPR, AED use and choking response — $45 per participant
Family and Friends CPR: Emergency response and CPR basics — $25 without certification or $45 with certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support: Response to life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies and shock — $150 per participant

These offerings can help practices strengthen team preparedness and ensure staff members have the skills needed to respond confidently during an emergency.

View the training flier for more details.