April 17, 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

New Federal Accessibility Requirements for Medical Equipment

Recent updates to federal accessibility regulations introduce new requirements for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE), effective July 2026. These requirements may apply to certain physician practices and include accessibility considerations for items such as exam tables and weight scales.

Review this brief from Sterling Seacrest Pritchard for an overview of the rule and key considerations for practices.

Upcoming Webinar: Recognizing and Managing Sexual Abuse in Children

The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ED Physician Community Outreach Group will host an upcoming webinar, When Silence Speaks: Recognizing and Managing Sexual Abuse in Children, on Tuesday, April 21 from 12:30–1:30 PM (ET) via Webex.

Dr. Verena Brown will lead this session, offering guidance on identifying and responding to suspected abuse in pediatric patients. CME credit is available.

Learn more and register here.

Now Available On-Demand: High-Risk Infant Surveillance CME Series

The “Surveillance of High-Risk Infants in Georgia for Primary Care Providers” CME series is now available as enduring material.

This free, asynchronous course equips providers with the knowledge needed to identify and screen high-risk infants and understand when and how to refer them to regional HRIF clinics and early intervention services. After registering, participants will receive:

Recording Part 1: Developmental Follow-Up of High-Risk Infants in Georgia – Community Partnerships
Recording Part 2: Early Surveillance for Cerebral Palsy and Autism Spectrum Disorders in High-Risk Infants

Access to a virtual toolkit to support identification and referral of high-risk infants in your practice.

To obtain credit, participants may review the course materials and submit the course evaluation at any time before the final completion deadline.

Key Dates

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026
Course completion deadline (including evaluation): Friday, June 12, 2026

Activity Director and Speaker

Nathalie Maitre, MD, PhD

Professor of Pediatrics

Baby Brain Optimization Project, Emory University

Activity Coordinator

Adele Vaughan, MSW

avaug23@emory.edu

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of Georgia through the joint providership of Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME and Emory University School of Medicine – Baby Brain Optimization Project. The Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties CME is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This activity is designated for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with their participation.

Eligible Providers

Any providers required to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ may claim credit.

Participating boards and accrediting bodies include:
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry’s Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE)
Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™