September 12th, 2025

Note: New Content Noted with Asterisk* and Highlighted

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

Insights from Peers: Sign Language Interpretation Resources*

Several practices shared how they provide sign language interpretation for patients—both in-person and electronically. For full details, view insights here.

Final Call to Register: MOC Program on Well Child Visits & Immunizations*

Kids Health First is offering a free American Board of Pediatrics MOC Part 4 program worth 25 points to KHF physician members. This self-paced quality improvement project focuses on enhancing well-child visit rates and immunization coverage—while equipping you with proven strategies for discussing vaccines with families.

Key Learning Objectives:

Increase Well-Child Visit Rates: Implement strategies for timely preventive care.
Improve Immunization Rates: Develop interventions to raise coverage.
Enhance Documentation Accuracy: Ensure correct vaccine coding and data capture.
Strengthen Communication Skills: Learn effective ways to address vaccine hesitancy.
Expert Insights: Featuring Robert A. Bednarczyk, PhD.

Participation Requirements:

View the on-demand MOC Program Overview
Complete monthly chart audits (if needed, max 10/month)
Complete vaccine communication training
Review monthly performance data with your team
Implement interventions to improve metrics
Complete pre- and post-program surveys
Submit attestation upon completion

Save Your Spot

Registration closes September 15—reserve your spot now for this MOC!

Don’t Miss This Important Compliance Update

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise, and new federal HIPAA mandates are raising the stakes for protecting electronic health information (ePHI). Non-compliance could mean steep fines, legal exposure, and gaps in insurance coverage that put your practice at risk.

Join Brian L. Tuttle, a nationally recognized HIPAA compliance consultant with 20+ years of experience, for a practical, expert-led session covering:

Why every practice must conduct thorough cyber risk assessments and maintain written policies
How to meet the latest HIPAA HITECH cybersecurity requirements
Common compliance pitfalls—and how to avoid them
Real-world cases that show the true cost of non-compliance

Event Details

Date & Time: October 30, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: ROAM Galleria (Cumberland), 3101 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 124, Atlanta, GA 30339
Parking: Free onsite
Speaker: Brian L. Tuttle, Health IT & Compliance Consultant
Cost: As part of your Kids Health First membership, this event is available at no cost to you.