July 10, 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

KHF PA Meeting Recap: AI in Pediatric Practice – Contracts, Consent & Risk Management

Artificial intelligence continues to make its way into pediatric practices, bringing new opportunities—and new legal considerations. During the June Practice Administrators Meeting, Brent Reece, JD, Director of Risk Management and Claims Advocacy at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, discussed several issues practices should evaluate before implementing AI technologies.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, view the meeting materials below or share with your practice members.

June PA Meeting Presentation

DOJ Increases Focus on Medicaid Fraud

A recent Foley & Lardner legal update highlights growing federal and state enforcement of Medicaid fraud. The DOJ's 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown included a record number of Medicaid-related cases, reinforcing the importance of strong documentation, billing compliance, and adherence to state Medicaid requirements.

Practices are encouraged to review their compliance processes and ensure documentation supports all services billed.

View the article.

New Resource: Social Media Parent Consent Form

Planning to share patient photos or videos on your practice's website or social media? Curi has developed a customizable Digital Images for Social Media Consent Form that allows parents to specify how their child's images may be used while documenting informed authorization.

Consider adding this resource to your practice's social media policies and procedures.

View the resource.

Share Your Feedback on AAP Leadership Conference Resolutions

AAP members are encouraged to review and comment on proposed resolutions before the AAP Leadership Conference (July 23–25).

Your feedback helps inform the AAP leaders and representatives who will debate and vote on these resolutions.

Please review the proposed resolutions and submit your comments by July 10 to ensure your voice is heard.

Click here to review and submit your feedback. Note: An AAP login is required to view the link.

August Practice Administrators Meeting: Leadership Development Session

The August Practice Administrators Meeting will be held as a special in-person leadership development session on August 20. Rather than a traditional PA meeting, this program will feature Leigh Smith, MBA, MSW, CPHQ, who will share practical strategies for leading multigenerational teams, improving employee engagement, strengthening workplace culture, and increasing retention.

The session is designed for practice administrators, office managers, physicians, and practice leaders seeking practical tools they can immediately apply within their organizations.

Date: August 20, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Location: Scottish Rite Hospital Auditorium