August 22nd, 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

For Physicians: Improve Preventative Care, Boost Immunization Rates, Earn MOC Credit*

We’re 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

AAP Publishes Immunization Schedule*

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own recommended immunization schedule, separate from the Department of Health and Human Services. You can read the full press release and access the schedule through this link.

Final Reminder: Children’s Brain Health Conference in September*

Join the Children’s Brain Health Conference, a two-day, in-person event focused on advancing knowledge and best practices in pediatric brain health.

For those in TCCN, attending this event will count toward the TCCN 2025 educational requirement that each practice have at least one provider participate in two educational events during the year.

Date: Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day
Location: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Support Center 1575 NE Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329

The conference features expert-led sessions, case-based discussions, and interactive panels covering:

Neurology
Concussion
Behavioral & Mental Health
Autism

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and advance your practice.

Registration

Physician Continuing Education:

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Children's designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*Please note for participating physicians, In order for Children’s to meet Stark Law regulatory requirements that allow Children’s to provide a limited amount of non-monetary compensation to physicians, we must note your participation in this CME activity at a value of $32 per credit hour plus the cost of food and beverage. After the registration fee, the amount applied to your non-monetary compensation allowance will be adjusted based on registration type. No action is required on your part and you will be notified if you are nearing the limit by the Medical Staff Services department. The total non-monetary compensation allowed for 2025 is $519.

Reminder: Upcoming RSV Health IT Webinar Hosted by Sanofi*

Join Sanofi for a 30-minute educational webinar on how health information technology can support RSV vaccination and compliance this respiratory season.

Date and Time

September 4, 2025

Noon

Event Summary

Designed for practice leaders and managers, this session will cover: