FRIDAY 10/25


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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 CDC Vaccine Information Statements: COVID-19, RSV and Cholera*


View updated COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Cholera vaccine information statements (VISs) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

 Flu Vaccine Reminder from Peach State Health Plan*


View a flu vaccination reminder flyer from peach state health plan, encouraging practices to speak with their patients about the flu vaccine.

Preparing for RSV Season: View the RSV Toolkit



We’re excited to share a comprehensive to RSV Toolkit as you prepare for respiratory illness season. This resource provides in depth guidance on immunization, testing, diagnosis, and patient care related to RSV. Find a links to RSV toolkit, an informed consent document and a payment consent document below.

Practice Business Support

No Stress CPR Training


Are you looking for CPR training for you or your team? Would you like to offer CPR training to your practice parents hosted in a local KHF medical office or your own?

 

No Stress Training offers a variety of CPR training programs to suit your needs. Book your staff CPR training at our special KHF rate! View the flyer for more information.

Payor Updates

View the latest newsletter update here.

In Case You Missed It

KHF Practice Administrator Meeting Recaps



AAP Updated Refusal to Immunize Form



Curi Webinar Recording: ADA/FMLA and Worker's Compensation


Update on Mental Health Parity Act

Click here to access the DCH's mental health parity portal for updates and resources


DEA Regulation on Pharmacy to Pharmacy Rx Transfer

Click here for the DEA site as well as an article by Holland & Knight on this new rule.


Change HealthCare Cyberattack Updates


FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Treatment for Anaphylaxis


2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations


988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Outpatient Pediatric Offices

Georgia Medicaid Changes Policy on Reporting Sick Visits with Well-Visits

ADHD Medication Shortages- Letter to HHS

Drug Use in Teens: A Guide for Pediatricians


Updated Resources on Screen Time and Social Media for Children

The "AAP's Bold Stance on the Value of Pediatrics" 

Communications


TCCN Roundup:


The TCCN Roundup is designed to be a weekly information hub for all things TCCN. 

  • Please click to check out the latest issue
  • Please note that the link above only accounts for some TCCN updates. In order to view the full TCCN Newsletter with your contracted payor updates please check your TCCN inbox!

 

Resources

Practice Administrator Contact List


Kids Health First Who to Call List


Kids Health First Intranet Page